Call to send funds north of river
The CFMEU Queensland Branch and Norths Chargers are urging the Federal Government to reinvest the $23 million that would have been spent on the...
Colours of the Outback
If you’ve just tuned in, we’re travelling from Rockhampton to Broome, taking lesser roads, enjoying the Outback.
Departure from Hells Gate is delayed a little....
Thundery storms break heatwave
After 32 days without any rainfall with temperatures in the high 30s, Rockhampton was heading for an all-time October record.
Then storms burst onto the...
17-year-old’s body found at Callide Dam
The body of a 17-year-old boy was located deceased on the afternoon on Thursday, 30 October after police conducted a search and rescue operation...
Region hammered by hail
Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast escaped major damage after severe storms passed through the region on Wednesday, 29 October, bringing hail as big as cricket...
MPs want Twiggy to cough up
Two Central Queensland MPs are calling on billionaire Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest to contribute more to Marlborough Road repairs following his visit to the Clarke...
Regional news: Bolton’s safety call to end shark nets
Drumlines are ineffective in reducing "unprovoked shark interactions," and should be replaced with alternatives, according to Noosa MP Sandy Bolton, Gympie's southern political neighbour.
Ms...
Community briefs
RFDS pop up shop returns
The RFDS Rockhampton Volunteer Auxiliary's Christmas Pop-Up Shop will be at City Centre Plaza from Monday, 3 November until Saturday,...
Australia leads in electric transport
Public attention on electric vehicles is mainly centred on passenger cars and, in particular, the overwhelming number manufactured in China.
However, Australia is leading in...
Buy local before it is too late
I would like to take a moment of your time this week to remind you to buy locally grown and produced food from farmers...
Seniors’ remaining events for 2025
The North Rockhampton Senior Citizens Club based at Bauhinia House on the corner of Berserker and High streets, has a variety of events coming...
Speker reveals QIMR Berghofer’s research breakthroughs
Guest speaker Clare Blake from QIMR Berghofer lifted the veil of misunderstanding on medical research at U3A's last meeting on Monday, 13 October.
Most of...
Numbers, prices fall at Emerald saleyards
Numbers eased by nearly 1400 to see close to 790 penned at Emerald on Thursday, 23 April.
Quality was again fairly mixed, prime cows showing...
