$4.3m boost to fast-track Rockhampton housing project
A major infrastructure project in Rockhampton is set to be accelerated, paving the way for 500 new homes under the Queensland Government’s $2 billion...
Sod turned on new Vinnies facility at Biloela
The sod has been turned and construction is underway on St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland’s new-look community hub and Vinnies store at Biloela.
The...
Fire season is here
As forecast last week, Rockhampton recorded a chilly 10.3°C minimum on Friday – possibly the last cold burst of winter.
Other Central Queensland towns also...
Expo returns to inspire healthier, happier lifestyles
Livingstone Shire Council invites the community to lace up their runners, roll out the yoga mats, and join the Livingstone Health and Wellness Expo...
Charges laid after alleged $1 million fraud
Rockhampton detectives have charged a woman after she allegedly defrauded two elderly victims of close to $1 million.
On Wednesday, 10 September, detectives charged a...
Rifle found, ‘person of interest’ sought in Kirk death
US investigators say they have found a bolt-action rifle they believe was used to kill conservative activist Charlie Kirk and have released images of...
Apply now for the 2026 Rural Women’s Award
The Queensland Government is calling on all rural women to throw their hats in the ring for the 2026 AgriFutures Australia Rural Women’s Award,...
EV chargers for Yeppoon after all
Livingstone Shire looks set to be getting its first electric vehicle charging stations after all, with council receiving a development application from Evie Networks...
Hundreds flock to regions for CQU Open Days
More than 1300 aspiring students from all walks of life flocked to CQUniversity campuses across regional Queensland to explore their academic opportunities, discover a...
Blackwater man charged; rape, 62 sexual assault charges
Blackwater Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) detectives have issued further charges following investigations into rape and sexual assault offences committed in Blackwater.
A Blackwater man was...
Milne Bros teams up with New Holland
New Holland is strengthening its presence in Central Queensland, with the region’s longest-established tractor and machinery dealer, Milne Bros, awarded its agricultural and construction...
Musical masterpiece hits the Capricorn Coast
Love isn’t always a straight line.
Upcoming production, The Last Five Years, is set to take audiences on a unique, heart-wrenching journey through the...
Cool, dry winds blowing in
The South-East Trade Winds continued to blow, bringing cooler, drier air across Capricornia and Central Queensland.
The winds gusted to 50km/h most days in Keppel...
