Run of bullocks returns $2773 per head
Emerald agents yarded 2000 head in a predominantly mixed-quality yarding, with a limited variation of in-spec prime cattle on offer on Thursday, 27 November....
BOM boss defends bungled $96m website upgrade
The newly-minted boss of Australia's national weather agency has tried to shut down a brewing political storm, defending its $96.5 million website overhaul.
Bureau of...
U3A says thank you to volunteers
Lauree Lanyon, president of U3A Rockhampton, has extended a big thank you to all our hard working volunteers.
They were treated to a delicious morning...
Rising GP costs hit
Department of Health officials have admitted that out-of-pocket costs for patients are almost $50 on average – the highest on record – and will...
Christmas magic at Radiance
The highly anticipated Christmas experience of the season, Radiance, is back at the Rockhampton Botanical Gardens for the third year with this year's theme...
Former Lakes Creek students catch up at Allies
It may have been more than six decades, but the memories of the classroom came flooding back as the former students of Lakes Creek...
Speed limit overreach
With over 40 years in economics (including transport economics), investment analysis and management, the recent “Consultation Regulatory Impact Analysis - Reducing default speed limits...
Appeals for urgent foster carers amid overwhelming demand
The Central Queensland Animal Society Inc. (CQASI) has made an urgent appeal for foster carers as they face a critical shortage of temporary homes...
Every family needs a farmer — and AgForce by their side
Looking back on the past year, I’m proud to say AgForce has continued to deliver for Queensland producers — advocating fiercely, adapting strategically, and...
Childish stunts feed outrage over outcome
Four years ago, both sides of politics conspired to agree to the radical goal of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
There was...
News in Brief
Man charged with attempted arson
Police have charged a man following an alleged arson attempt at an Adelaide Park Road home at Yeppoon on Thursday,...
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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...
Yarrabee sets sights on mine expansion
Yancoal Australia's Yarrabee coal mine, 40km north-east of Blackwater, has flagged a possible 15 per cent increase in its workforce as it works through...
