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...
Memories of Cyclone Marcia
Last Saturday, Chris Edmistone visited the Capricorn Coast Historical Society with an album of photos in hand.
He was able to clearly recall the impact...
Pockets full of dreams
There’s Basalt, Moss, Banana, Beans, Coach, Fancy, Pigeon, Coach and a brand-new pup called Daisy getting ready to join the pack and be trained...
New nurses welcomed
Central Queensland Health Services have welcomed the inclusion of an additional 133 nurse graduates and 16 midwifery graduates to their ranks.
The new graduates came...
Rockhampton to host Bruce Highway Advisory Council
Rockhampton will host the Bruce Highway Advisory Council next month to discuss priority upgrades to Queensland’s most important transport corridor.
The meeting, set for 19...
Jaymon shines yet again on Idol
Rockhampton’s Jaymon Bob continues to go from strength to strength in this season’s Australian Idol.
Jaymon advanced through the Top 30 round in fine style...
News in brief
Bee sting anaphylaxis
At about 10am on Wednesday, 19 February, CapRescue's Rescue300 helicopter was tasked to a property 70nm south-west of Rockhampton to attend to...
Legacy’s spirit of service
Legacy is looking for more volunteers to provide support for Central Queensland's war widows.
Legacy is a charity founded in 1923 by a small group...
