REIPing the rewards of net zero
Gladstone is being touted as a leading Renewable Energy Industrial Precinct (REIP) candidate, but the race is on to power up the region’s clean...
February All Breeds Sale at Gracemere
The annual February All Breeds Sale, coming to CQLX Gracemere Saleyards next week, is attracting strong interest from commercial and stud cattle producers from...
Late councillor honoured
Rockhampton Regional Council officially opened a new park in Norman Gardens, named in honour of the late Rockhampton Councillor John Broad, on Thursday, 5...
Next generation of surf lifesaving officials making waves
Young surf lifesavers from the Capricorn Coast are helping shape the future of surf sports, with a growing number stepping into officiating roles across...
CapriCon receives $15,000 boost
Rockhampton’s renowned pop culture event, CapriCon, has been awarded $15,000 in funding as part of the Queensland Government’s Destination 2045 plan.
Round Two of the...
Cultural knowledge to the fore at GKI
Cultural knowledge and environmental restoration are coming together on Great Keppel Island, with the Woppaburra Rangers strengthening their role as custodians, guides and leaders...
Norman Gardens welcomes John Broad Park
This week, we had the privilege of opening John Broad Park in Norman Gardens.
The park on Springfield Drive is the most recent investment in...
Locals feature in Wide Bay Capricorn Branch Championships at Moore Park
Moore Park Surf Lifesaving Club near Bundaberg played host to the 2026 Wide Bay Capricorn Junior Branch Championships last weekend.
Competitors from Emu Park and...
Calling Keppel’s young changemakers
The search is on for the next Youth Member for Keppel, with applications now open for the 2026 Queensland Youth Parliament.
Young people aged 16...
Noisy by name and by nature
The Noisy Friarbird lives up to its name with a constant cackle as it moves through the trees feeding on nectar from flowers.
The other...
Local government pay rises for all
Central Queensland mayors and councillors will see their pay packets swell by 3.25 per cent or more from 1 July.
The 2025 Local Government Renumeration...
A marvellous marriage
Long-time Rockhampton residents Beverley (nee Roberts) and James Saunders celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, 27 January.
Born and raised in Rockhampton, the two...
Mine’s Olympic medal push
Community leaders have thrown their support behind Rockhampton Regional Council's proposal to make Olympic and Paralympic medals from Mount Morgan Mine's gold, silver, and...
