How to save fuel as global tensions push petrol prices higher
Drivers across Australia are bracing for higher fuel prices as tensions in the Middle East place pressure on global oil supplies. Recent conflict involving...
Patrol that conquered the Outback
In the late 1950s Australia was in search of new export markets for its mineral and agricultural products.
Japan, recovering from the ravages...
Orchids in bloom at Autumn show
On the weekend of Saturday, 21 March and Sunday, 22 March the Rockhampton Orchid Society will present its annual Autumn Show at the Robert...
Teacher’s 60-year milestone
Long-time educator and current teacher at Yeppoon State High School Janet Evans celebrated 60 years of teaching with her family, special guests, and some...
Council to call for commercial tenders for old Mount Morgan Squash Courts
Rockhampton Regional Council has this week voted to open commercial tenders for the lease of the old Mount Morgan Squash Courts at 36 Thompson...
The Parky’s pebble in the pond
Emerald's Peter Bailey wasn't afraid to do the hard yards when he founded and built up a local Parkinson's support group in May, 2025.
He...
Blueprint to success forum to showcase Livingstone’s next chapter
Livingstone Shire Council is inviting industry professionals, investors, developers, business owners and community members to attend its upcoming information-sharing forum on Wednesday, 1 April,...
Passion and pride in RFDS project
With work powering ahead on the RFDS (Queensland) aeromedical patient transfer facility at Emerald Airport, RFDS ambassador and board member Russell Postle had one...
Rural Fire Service volunteers invited to roundtable
Mirani MP Glen Kelly is inviting Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers from across the Fitzroy districts to attend a dedicated roundtable aimed at strengthening...
Showing interest
With show season approaching, Rockhampton Regional Council (RRC) is inviting expressions of interest from the community to join the Rockhampton Agricultural Show Advisory Committee...
Damage assessed after flooding
Queensland Fire Department rapid assessment teams were deployed to the Gemfields in the wake of the low pressure system rain event that resulted in...
Larry’s new home is a Gem
Laurence ‘Larry’ Gralow is among the first residents to move into Rockhampton’s newest over-50s community, as construction progresses on its $2.5 million recreational facility,...
Ah McGahan does it again
In a heavily rain-affected Rockhampton Cricket A Grade semi-final, Frenchville did enough to see off both the uncertainty and Capricorn Coast to advance to...
