Girl Guides and a Master Builder/Gentleman
I was so looking forward to writing about Council’s achievements this week in delivering great outcomes for our community (there is much to tell)....
National Parks planned burn in Presho State Forest
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service will conduct a planned burn in Presho State Forest from Tuesday, 26 August, to Tuesday, 2 September, weather...
$80m overhaul underway at Callide C Power Station
A major $80 million overhaul of Unit C3 at the Callide C Power Station is underway, marking one of the largest maintenance projects in...
Quilts, capes and care: Bingo group’s legacy of kindness
What first began as a small group of caring Yeppoon residents raising money for local hospital patients has become a three-decade tradition.
Since the 1990s,...
Biloela woman dies after mobility scooter struck
A 66-year-old Biloela woman has died over the weekend after her mobility scooter was hit by a four-wheel drive.
The Forensic Crash Unit (FCU) are...
Battle against locusts demands urgent backing
It’s time to voice the concerns of many central and north-west Queensland graziers with regard to the locust plague that is emerging and already...
Ups and downs of cruise holiday
I like company, but I don’t like being cooped up.
I also like to do my own thing, at least some of the time, and...
Changing face of Cooee Bay
Ross Creek is named after the Ross family. In 1870 Robert Ross, a wealthy landowner, acquired land, erected a jetty and built his...
Illuminating ancient texts
Medieval studies and art history lecturer, Dr Sophie Oosterwijk of the UK, has a deep fascination for the beauty of early illuminated manuscripts, which...
Rocky leads in volunteering
Volunteers are the unsung heroes of Queensland.
They sacrifice their own time to improve their community and provide better life experiences for those around them.
Whether...
Social media in relationship breakdowns
The break-up of a relationship is usually a time of high tension, stress, and often anger.
In days gone by, you could have a good...
Big step forward for a New Home for Rockhampton Netball
I think we can all agree that life is pretty busy for most people.
I know I’m often left wondering where the week seemed...
Historic outing to Byfield
Our Capricorn Coast Historical Society organises excursions during the year, which are open for our members to attend, as well as for interested members...
