Cost of living crisis hits homes
To be perfectly honest this is not something I enjoy doing.
I am saddened by it, and I am appalled by it.
But here it...
Wedding awards recognition
Twelve of Central Queensland's most outstanding wedding businesses and venues were recognised for their remarkable efforts, excellence and professionalism in the industry after being...
Misleading cost claims
Whenever you hear a politician say that this or that source of energy is the “cheapest” form of power they are normally talking about...
Jaymon’s flame burns bright on Australian Idol
Rockhampton tradie Jaymon Bob powered into the top 21 of Australian Idol on Sunday night.
In his first solo appearance playing in front of a...
Livingstone Shire’s focus on future
Livingstone Shire is one of the hidden gems of the Queensland coast.
The municipality, covering 11,758 square kilometres, features some of the Sunshine State’s most...
A clear plan for Livingstone: avoiding rabbit holes and securing our future
The Federal Election is fast approaching, and time is short for the serious candidates to demonstrate why you should vote for them.
In...
Truck erupts in flames on highway
The still of the night in Emerald was shattered by loud explosions as a B-triple truck carrying oil and dangerous goods erupted into flames...
Travel insurance: a smart travel essential
Frankly, to even consider taking any meaningful trip without travel insurance is madness.
Stories of insurance companies “stitching travellers up”, usually arise when some...
This one’s the icing on the cake
Success is all the sweeter the second time around for Blackwater's cake queen Theresa Fletcher after another bite of glory as the reigning Australian...
One injured in Emerald school brawl
Emerald police are investigating an alleged assault where a knife was found nearby after a physical altercation between several female students on Wednesday 19...
CQ’s day of devastation
Mick Barker has lived in Yeppoon since the 1990s, but there's one day he will never forget - the day Tropical Cyclone Marcia came...
Decade on from Cyclone Marcia
Ten years ago, on 20 February 2015, our community braced for the impact of Tropical Cyclone Marcia.
With howling winds and rain, our community...
New tobacco laws ‘lead the nation’
The State Government says it is continuing a "nation leading crackdown" on criminal gangs and illegal vape traders, by passing tough new illegal tobacco...
