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This hobby is for the birds

The members of the Rockhampton Racing Pigeon Club are in a flap about their plans for 2021. Vice President Ashley Hull said the club would...

Sharing Aussie horse stories

Towards the end of Guy McLean’s final show at the Beef Australia 2021 Demo Yards, he read out a poem called ‘Our Australian Stockhorse’...

Getting dapper for a cause

Riders dressed in their finest attire will hit the streets of the Capricorn Coast on Sunday, May 23 for the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. Founded in...

Bitten by the nostalgia bug

Nostalgia was rife within the walls of Millennium Comics in Rockhampton on Tuesday when Star Wars Day fans rejoiced “May The 4th Be With...

Coming together to stop DV

Rockhampton Police and their partner organisations want the community come together to help stamp out domestic and family violence. Acting Inspector Ben Wiltshire said the...

Walk against violence

St Brendan’s College held its fourth annual Walk against Domestic Violence, Friday May 7, where staff and students came together to spread awareness. The 850...

Crossing a bridge off the checklist

A host of politicians and dignitaries celebrated the opening of the $12.5 million Riverslea Bridge outside of Rockhampton on Thursday morning. Federal Member for...

Funding boost for sport

Central Queensland's sporting community is rejoicing after two major funding announcements this week.The Yeppoon Aquatic Centre is set for a multi-million dollar upgrade, while...

Sharing a taste of farm life

Mark and Annika Anderson from Barmoya are just some of many farmers who’ve made the leap to agritourism. State Minister for Agricultural Industry Development...

Vegans say meat is murder

Activists with Animal Liberation Queensland (ALQ) gathered outside the exhibition road entrance of Beef Australia 2021 last Thursday to protest the beef industry’s alleged...

Lilian pleads with PM

Lilian from the Southern Cameroons fell at the feet of Prime Minister Scott Morrison at Beef Australia last week, pleading with him to help...

Sizzling Beef smashes records

Beef Australia 2021 was a sizzling success with 115,866 visitors streaming through the gates across the week, a new record for Rockhampton’s signature industry...

Cheers, iconic hotel is back

A piece of Rockhampton's history will return this weekend, with Lakes Creek Hotel reopening its main bar and beer garden after seven years. New owner...