Understanding de facto property settlements
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia now have the jurisdiction to deal with de facto property settlements including same sex couples.
The first...
Small grants making a big difference
Sometimes it’s the small things that make a community.
We often hear about major infrastructure projects and big-ticket investments, and they are important. But...
Capricorn Caves unveils new accessible path
Stage one of the Capricorn Caves’ new accessible walkway has been officially unveiled this week, marking a significant step towards more inclusive tourism.
Invited guests...
Youth leaders converge at special lunch
A cohort of about 30 Year 12 students from schools in the Yeppoon and North Rockhampton area took part in the second annual Youth...
Harmony Week brings Keppel together
Communities across Keppel and Central Queensland are coming together to celebrate Harmony Week, recognising the strength and richness that cultural diversity brings to the...
Council eyes future precinct
Livingstone Shire Council has endorsed plans to explore the long-term development of a new civic, library and community hub in Yeppoon, marking the beginning...
End of an era with PAM Furnishings to close later this year
2026 will mark the end of an era, with iconic Yeppoon business PAM Furnishings confirming it will shut its doors later this year.
Established in...
News in Brief
Fitzroy River peak has passed
The Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) has moved to Stand Down phase, with the river flow reaching its peak in...
Boundaries and beyond: Electorate changes floated
Central Queensland electorates are looking at changes in territory as part of the Queensland Redistribution Commission’s electoral boundary review, but some seats will see...
Spike in jobless rate unlikely to halt RBA hiking cycle
Noisy jobs data has revealed a tight labour market, giving the Reserve Bank the green light to further hike interest rates despite a spike...
Contract delay sparks clash
This week’s Livingstone Shire Council meeting saw a heated discussion between councillors, with concerns raised about delays in the Marlborough pool contract.
The contract relates...
Autumn weather is here
The Autumnal time of the year has arrived.
Biloela recorded a 15.6C minimum last Sunday, the coolest minimum since 7 December, 2025.
Places across the Central...
New life emerges at Koorana Crocodile Farm
The newest residents of the Capricorn Coast are beginning to emerge, with freshly hatched saltwater crocodiles now arriving at Koorana Crocodile Farm.
Visitors to the...
