The honour of Scouts
I’m standing on the shoulders of giants.
When I consider the Scout volunteers who’ve walked before me, I am both inspired and intimidated.
As...
Celebrating small business
Local businesses are the heart of every regional community and supporting them is crucial to creating a vibrant society and economy.
Each May, Queensland Small...
19-year-old charged: armed robbery, Allenstown
Police have charged a 19-year-old man following an alleged robbery with violence at Rockhampton on Tuesday, 6 May.
Around 1.30pm it is alleged a man...
One of Central Queensland’s top performing hotels listed for sale
The Mercure Rockhampton hotel and an adjoining development site are set to be listed for sale later this month amid ongoing interest in regional...
Armed robber arrested – West Gladstone
Gladstone detectives have charged a 39-year-old Baree man following an armed robbery incident in West Gladstone on Monday.
Police will allege around 3.30pm on May...
Welcome to Nicholai’s studio
The world of an artist is a great mystery to most people. In a society that values wealth and status, responsibility and conformity, the...
Labor’s success is good news on the EV front
I usually avoid political comment, but the Federal Election result must be an encouragement to EV supporters.
The re-election of the Labor Government...
Vehicle fire closes highway at Bajool
Emergency services rushed to Bajool on Wednesday, 7 May, with a vehicle fire closing the Bruce Highway in both directions.
A police spokesperson...
Capricornia by the numbers
DIVISION OF CAPRICORNIA
OVERALL
FIRST PREFERENCE COUNT
Candidate (Party), Total votes, Percentage, Swing percentage
Emily Mawson (ALP) 26,965, 32.78 per cent, 4.73 per cent
Stephen Andrew (Trumpet of Patriots)...
Flynn by the numbers
DIVISION OF FLYNN
OVERALL
FIRST PREFERENCE COUNT
Candidate (Party), Total votes, Percentage, Swing percentage
John Anderson (Independent) 2494, 3.25 per cent, 3.25 per cent
Helen Madell (ALP) 20,448,...
Vehicles to boost emergency response throughout Livingstone
Livingstone Shire’s State Emergency Service (SES) has received three new and upgraded vehicles to help serve parts of the region and boost emergency response...
Election snapshot
LITTLEPROUD RETAINS MARANOA
Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud was comfortably re-elected in his seat of Maranoa on Saturday night.
At the most recent count, Mr...
Canavan to challenge Littleproud for Nats leadership
Matt Canavan will challenge David Littleproud for leadership of the Nationals, saying he wants the party to "find their voice" again.
Senator Canavan, who...
