Increasing confidence cyclone won’t make landfall
A tropical cyclone is becoming less likely to make landfall on the Queensland coast after it briefly intensified to a category four.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred...
$10 million secured for Gracemere high school, 2028 start date
A public high school in Gracemere is set to open in 2028 with the State Government on Thursday committing $10 million to kick-start early...
Church set to rise again
Rockhampton's Oasis Church is set to rise again on its former site, with Rockhampton Regional Council giving a new development the tick of approval...
Running for a cause
Rockhampton dad Jackson Rees has set himself an intimidating task for March – running 150km for the World’s Greatest Shave.
Mr Rees said he had...
Ashby’s swipe at ‘secret’ school plan for former TAFE site
The fate of the former Yeppoon TAFE campus has sparked controversy again this week, with former One Nation Keppel candidate James Ashby blasting plans...
Hutton seeks ‘transparency’ over future of former campus
Keppel MP Nigel Hutton is calling for complete transparency from all stakeholders regarding the future of the former TAFE campus.
Mr Hutton said that weeks...
Two charged after Zilzie drug busts
Two men have been charged with 11 drug-related offences after police conducted searches across Zilzie on Thursday, 6 February.
A police spokesperson said around 10.30pm,...
Want to be happier? Try volunteering!
In a world that often feels fast-paced and overwhelming, many people search for ways to find greater happiness and fulfillment.
The answer might be...
Community celebrates Gracemere Pool with open day
The Gracemere Pool is reopening and it’s time for the community to celebrate.
Following it’s official reopening on Saturday, 1 March, Rockhampton Regional Council is...
Great day for health in CQ
This week I joined Donna Kirkland State MP for Rockhampton, Mayor Tony Williams and owners Doctors Sunil and Sandy Prasad along with international Doctors...
Group enjoys Bluff Point trip
The U3A Bird Group enjoyed a very interesting outing to Bluff Point, Yeppoon, on 12 February 2025.
Rod Elder, the convenor for this group, reported...
Livingstone’s electric approach
Livingstone Shire Council has taken steps to attract drivers of EVs to visit the Capricorn Coast.
The council has opened a tender process for...
Forgotten hero of 1950 Emerald flood
As the 75th anniversary of one of the most significant floods to hit Emerald in living memory looms, Rockhampton's Pamela Harris is fighting for...
