Be a part of the Banana Shire Local Reference Group
Banana Shire Council has established a new advisory committee to provide guidance on projects funded under renewable energy Community Benefit Arrangements.
Council is inviting expressions...
Make Christmas brighter with Petstock’s charity drive
This Christmas, Central Queenslanders have the opportunity to make a real difference by supporting the Petstock Foundation’s Christmas Project, with a fundraising goal of...
Reflections on leadership and the road ahead for AgForce
Stepping into the role of chief executive officer at AgForce has been both grounding and energising.
It is an opportunity to understand an organisation...
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...
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...
Fitzroy expected to peak at below eight metres
The Bureau of Meteorology has provided the Rockhampton Local Disaster Management Group with an updated flood forecast.
The Fitzroy River in Rockhampton is now expected...
