Community looking out for each other
For me the last year has been about getting better organised for retirement, broken by short trips mainly for fun.
Travel, bands and catching up...
News in Brief
Mount Chalmers – snake bite
A primary-school-aged boy was transported to Rockhampton Hospital in a stable condition following a snake bite at a private...
Showing up, one word at a time
Some weeks, the loudest thing we do is simply show up, even when we’re tired, stretched, or unsure if it matters.
Consistency can be...
Warriors Descendants … a dynamic cultural experience
A unique cultural experience will be enjoyed by all when Warriors Descendants Dance Troupe takes to the Stage at the Great Australia Day Beach...
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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...
Fitzroy River reaches minor flood level, still rising
The Fitzroy River reached the minor flood level of seven metres on Tuesday night, with the current height at 7.1 metres as of Wednesday...
Crocs and illness a risk for children playing in flood water
With the Fitzroy River now expected to peak at 7.5 metres on Thursday, 22 January, the SES has highlighted the dangers of children playing...
This is not who we are: MP
Federal Parliament observed a sombre minute's silence for victims of the Bondi terror attack on 14 December as MPs returned for a two-day sitting...
On This Day
National Hugging Day, celebrated on 21 January, is a gentle reminder of the power of human connection in a world that often moves too...
Social media ban has targeted access instead of harm
In my time in parliament, the health and safety of children have always been a passion of mine, especially their mental health.
When a ban...
Busy start to the year for MP
The start of the year is normally a quiet period for a politician, but this year started out flat strap for me.
Before Christmas, I...
Raffle winners’ Christmas cheer
Adopt-A-Beast would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported our 2025 Christmas Raffle.
Your generosity has helped us raise vital funds for cattle graziers...
Aussie Day Warm-Up to kick off Australia Day celebrations early
Ready to kick off Australia Day celebrations two days early, the first, but hopefully not the last, Great Aussie Day Warm-Up is being presented...
