Royalties could cripple Bowen Basin mines: BHP
Business behemoth BHP has taken a thinly veiled swipe at the State Government's coal royalty regime, stating it could consider the future of some...
Zarraffa’s pours into Rockhampton South
Specialty coffee chain Zarraffa’s Coffee has opened its third Central Queensland outlet, just months after launching in Gracemere.
The new Rockhampton South store, located on...
Angels in orange celebrated
The hard work of SES staff and volunteers across Queensland is celebrated during SES Week (18-24 August) with Keppel MP Nigel Hutton is encouraging...
Emerald battery powers up
A local network-connected battery in Emerald has been completed and is ready to store excess electricity produced by local rooftop solar generation.
The newest...
$11.8M social housing project
An $11.8 million social housing project in the heart of Emerald to house the community's most vulnerable has the potential to slash the district's...
State Government brings Community Cabinet to Emerald
Premier David Crisafulli vowed to keep listening to regional voices as Emerald played host to Community Cabinet on Sunday, 17 August.
The LNP cabinet members...
A time to reflect and remember our veterans
Earlier this week, I was honoured to join veterans, their families and members of the community at the commemoration service held at Cockscomb Veterans...
Ideal conditions on the water
Mother Nature put on a stunning display this weekend with picture perfect conditions sprinkled with whales, dolphins, and large turtles.
As a result, many...
News in Brief
Look out for counterfeit cash
Capricornia Police are reminding community members and shop owners to be vigilant when handling currency and ensure it is not...
Coffee, donuts and road safety
With Queensland Road Safety Week held from 18 to 22 August, police have been out and about in the community to spread the word...
Have we seen last of winter?
What defines winter in the River City? Normally we have two to three days in a row with minimums of below 10C.
This winter we...
Deal delivers jobs, controversy
The LNP says Central Queensland is on the cusp of a jobs bonanza with the expansion of Bravus' Carmichael Coal Mine set to deliver...
Repairs complete at Pilbeam Theatre
Rockhampton’s Pilbeam Theatre has been given new life, with a three‑part package of major works now complete - delivering improved access and parking, an...
