Monsoon low floods coast
A rare monsoon low looms over the Coral Sea, near Willis Island, poised to run down the coast, causing hundreds of millimetres of rain...
News in Brief
Toolooa - motorcycle crash
A patient was transported to Gladstone Hospital in a stable condition following a motorcycle crash on a private property at 12.49pm...
On this Day: First UN General Assembly
Eighty years ago, on 10 January 1946, the first General Assembly of the United Nations, comprising 51 nations, convenes at Westminster Central Hall in...
Put safety first, lifesavers urge
Following recent marine stings at Great Keppel Island, Surf Life Saving Queensland is reminding swimmers to put safety first for this year’s warmer season.
Hideaway...
Venue change for Sir Graham’s funeral
There has been a change of venue for the funeral service of Central Queensland cattle legend Sir Graham McCamley, who passed away peacefully on...
Stating the case: Government’s latest call on Bouldy BESS
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has issued a proposed 'call-in notice' for Potentia Energy's Capricorn BESS in Bouldercombe, as well as Trinasolar's Pleystowe BESS in...
Death in roof collapse investigated
Details have emerged following 59-year-old Banya man Jeff Palmer's death in a roof collapse at Coronado's Mammoth Underground Mine on Friday, 2 January.
Mammoth Underground...
Photo comp on again in the Shire
Banana Shire Council is once again inviting residents and visitors to showcase the beauty and diversity of our region in the Australia Day Photography...
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Weekly Events
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...
What is a pre-nuptial agreement?
A pre-nuptial agreement is a legally binding financial agreement between two people who are planning on getting married or living together in a de-facto...
Emu Park SLSC turns 70
Emu Park Surf Lifesaving Club is gearing up to celebrate the club’s 70th anniversary over the Australia Day long weekend from Friday, 23 January...
Mum’s plea for answers after son’s death
Hervey Bay mother Carol Spiteri has demanded an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of her son William.
William, 27, died on 18 December,...
Preparations under way for Great Australia Day Beach Party
The Capricorn Coast has earned an impressive reputation for running one of the biggest and diverse Australia Day celebrations in Queensland.
This year’s Great...
