Armstrong’s monumental story
While driving north on Farnborough Road in Yeppoon, you may have noticed a sign, 'Armstrong's Monument'. Who was Armstrong and why is there a...
Doing the hard sums in a tough budget year
As we head into Council’s budget deliberations, I want to be upfront with our community about the challenges we are facing.
This year’s budget...
No justice for Robodebt victims
Last week, Robodebt victims got the news they were dreading: there will be no consequences for the people who designed, implemented and defended the...
‘Leaden’ species catch the attention
The Leaden Flycatcher gets its name from the dark blue grey (leaden) colour on its upperparts.
Male and female are different with males having entirely...
The great AI content heist
In a recent Australian Financial Review opinion piece, “There is nothing creative about AI not paying for news content”, Rod Sims made a point...
New life emerges at Koorana Crocodile Farm
The newest residents of the Capricorn Coast are beginning to emerge, with freshly hatched saltwater crocodiles now arriving at Koorana Crocodile Farm.
Visitors to the...
Festival of the Wind is blowing in
The 26th annual Festival of the Wind is making its return to Emu Park’s beachfront on Sunday, 29 March and is set to attract...
Leadership over lunch
Today News Group journalist Sophie Mossman was out on Tuesday, 17 March snapping photos of local Year 12 students at the second annual Youth...
Echoes of Europe with RSO
Twice a year I am delighted to be asked to write a preview of the latest concert by the Rockhampton Symphony Orchestra (RSO).
This gives...
CQU experts call for rethink of classroom technology as student outcomes decline
As concerns grow about declining student performance across literacy, numeracy and critical thinking, CQUniversity experts are calling for a major rethink of how technology...
From heartbreak to hope
A day on the green turned into a win for charity as the Bodhi Surf Charity Golf Day received tremendous support from the local...
Resilience on show across Central Queensland
What a start to the year we’ve had in Central Queensland.
Flash flooding in January from ex-tropical Cyclone Koji cut off the small community of...

















