Road safety high on agenda for Gregory in 2026
As 2025 draws to a close, I reflect on the year that was – the great moments and the reasons for celebrations, along with...
On the road to fight for Flynn in 2026
What a year 2025 has been!
This year, I drove roughly 50,000 kilometres staying in touch with our local communities and spent around 20 weeks...
Letters to the Editor
RSL SPIRIT
It was great to catch up with Rockhampton RSL members at the Frenchville Sports Club for the Christmas break.
Many friends that were enjoying...
Biloela Hospital staffing levels on the rise
Staffing levels at Biloela Hospital have improved year-on-year and GP obstetrician positions have been recruited to return birthing services to the Banana region.
In a...
Build gas peaker plant in Bilo: MP says
Callide MP Bryson Head and Banana Shire Council Mayor Nev Ferrier have united to outline the case for a privately funded gas-fired generator to...
Welcome 2026 with a bang in Rockhampton
Rockhampton is set to farewell 2025 and welcome 2026 in dazzling style, with a New Year’s Eve fireworks spectacular planned for the Rockhampton Riverfront.
The...
Construction complete on Mt Morgan pipeline
Mount Morgan’s $88.2 million Water Pipeline project has reached a major milestone, with construction now complete and final testing and commissioning underway.
Taps are...
CBD place to be for New Year’s
In between the last-minute Christmas shopping, festive preparations and work wrap-up parties, remember to find time to take a breather – we’ve made it...
Partygoer or Christmas Grinch? Toastmasters tips to tackle festive season nerves
As work winds down and the festive season ramps up, Queenslanders are gearing up for year-end gatherings, family catch-ups and workplace celebrations.
For many,...
Spectacular plunge diving to catch fish
The Caspian Tern is the largest tern in the world and is found in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, New Zealand and Australia.
It has...
Australian beef production set to remain strong into 2026
Export demand has underpinned elevated prices for Australian beef throughout 2025, with favourable market conditions expected to continue into the new year, according to...
Queenslanders urged to protect against mosquitoes as summer bites
As Queenslanders head outdoors for summer activities and the school holidays, health authorities are reminding everyone to take precautions against mosquito bites.
Communicable Diseases Branch...
Carols for a great cause
Thanks to two almost sold-out performances, Rockhampton's Carols by Candlelight has raised $8086.75 for The Shelter Collective’s Mobile Outreach Bus Initiative (MOBi).
The proceeds come...
