Coldest morning of the year
Rocky woke to its coldest morning so far this year on Tuesday, 20 May.
The minimum got to 11C.
Biloela recorded 7.8C and Yeppoon 12.6C with...
Letters to the Editor
Canavan's comments on climate change shock
Every year, international financial and risk heavyweights World Economic Forum, Zurich, and Marsh Mclennan publish a Global Risks Report.
Risks...
Pull up and perch at new Gemmies pub
It hasn't been all beer and skittles for Anakie's newest publicans in Rodney and Sarah Pallentine as they battled to preserve history and modernise...
Modular housing encouraged with stimulus payment
The Central Highlands council has approved a $25,800 economic stimulus package for the developer of 14 modular two-bedroom units at 97 Anakie Street, Emerald.
The...
Starting with the End in Mind
For many aspiring business owners, the thrill lies in the creation and growth of a business.
It’s quite uncommon to find someone thinking about...
Landry hopeful LNP will reunite
Capricornia MP Michelle Landry wants to see the National and Liberal parties reunite before the next federal election, following their shock split earlier this...
Canavan backs split decision
Nationals Senator Matt Canavan has praised David Littleproud for his "strength, courage and conviction" in making the decision to split with the Liberal Party...
Passion, pressure and purpose
When I meet another small business owner for the first time, I'm excited and nervous for them, not because of anything they've revealed, but...
Minister wants councils to avoid waste levy
Environment Minister Andrew Powell said the State Government wanted to help affected councils avoid the Waste Levy.
“Labor introduced the waste levy in 2019, for...
Benefits of electric motors
In my previous EV Diary, I provided figures that showed that EVs can match or exceed the power and torque of vehicles with V8...
Local groups’ funding boost
Colts Rugby Union Club, Rockhampton State High School and Wadja Aboriginal Corporation are among 10 clubs and community groups in the Rockhampton electorate to...
Nationals and Liberals back at negotiating table
The Nationals and Liberals are back at the negotiating table, signalling the possibility of a coalition make up just days after its shock split.
Both...
Rocky hit with 70mm of rain in two hours
Rain bucketed down in Rockhampton on Sunday, 16 November with parts of the city hit with more than 70mm of rain in two hours.
CQ...
