Inspired by nature
From creating the Emerald Botanic Gardens to crafting artistry on canvas, Lawrie Stanton talents know no end.
Mr Stanton's Spirit of the Landscape...
Landmark social media ban bites as teens lose accounts
Almost five million social media accounts have been deactivated or restricted since Australia's world-first age restrictions took effect.
Figures released by the federal government on...
Residents of low-lying areas urged to prepare for isolation from flooding
The Rockhampton Region Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) is urging residents in low-lying areas to prepare for isolation from flooding.
The Bureau of Meteorology is...
Bird of prey is an expert hunter
The Black-shouldered Kite is a handsome bird of prey.
Both sexes are similar with pale grey back and wings, snow white head and under-body, black...
Renewables open for comment
Public comment is open for two renewable energy projects in the greater Gladstone region, as part of the Commonwealth approvals process under the Environment...
Townsfolk ‘had a gutful’ of antisocial behaviour
The Capella community has closed ranks to combat a surge in youth crime.
In the latter part of 2025, the township became an after-dark mecca...
Catcher’s lucky escape
A 'kiss' on the thumb from a feisty juvenile eastern brown snake wasn't the close call Rhys Flemming was expecting on what should have...
MP’s focus on hospital health
Gladstone MP Glenn Butcher has vowed to keep Gladstone Hospital in the spotlight in 2026 and fight for better service delivery and patient outcomes.
In...
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Archer Park Rail Museum
The Archer Park Rail Museum in Denison Street, Rockhampton is open Monday to Thursday 10am-3pm and Sunday 9am-1pm.
Bring the family...
Letters to the Editor
THANK YOU TO CAP COAST AND ROCKHAMPTON HOSPITAL SERVICES
After a medical episode during the Boxing Day to New Year Period, I would just like...
That’s a wrap for Salvos
The Central Highlands Salvation Army is rapt after its Christmas wrapping service gifted a record $8745 to be distributed back into the community.
Local ministry...
Stand Up in effect for Livingstone
The Livingstone Shire Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) escalated to the Stand Up stage of disaster management on Wednesday as heavy rain and severe...
Flood predictions revised down to 7.5 metres
Rockhampton flood predictions have been revised down, with the Fitzroy River now expected to peak at 7.5 metres on Wednesday morning.
Rockhampton Regional Council Deputy...
