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...
Cyclone looming off the Queensland coast
Last Saturday's line of early morning storms; about 22km wide and 115km long, marched through Capricornia.
About 2.38am thunder woke most people with torrential rain...
‘Grey lives matter’: Senior Citizens club told to leave home base
Yeppoon Senior Citizens Club is facing the prospect of being left homeless.
The club, which features 110 members, is reeling from the news that they...
Doubling down on Beef
The Federal Government will double its investment in Beef Australia to $12 million, promising a "bigger and better event" for 2027.
Speaking at CQLX on...
HMAS Commander who’s “loved every moment” in the Navy, coming to Gladstone this weekend
A previous officer of HMAS Gladstone - and the first Australian of Tongan heritage to take a Navy command role - will be a...
Community and sporting groups bring heart and soul to Mirani
Community and sporting groups are the heart and soul of the communities within my electorate of Mirani.
Often these groups are run on...
What are solutions for Australia?
As day after day goes by, the people of Australia are realising that this Prime Minister has no solution and no answer to their...
EV charging gap
Do all NSW EV owners drink wine?
This was the question that occurred to me when I happened to look at the Hunter...
Call for Yeppoon to get behind melanoma campaign
Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) is calling on Yeppoon residents to join its national campaign, Melanoma March 2025, to raise awareness and funds to save...
The value of first aid
"In the unlikely event of an emergency, it's crucial to know how to properly use a life jacket. Locate the life jacket, usually stored...
Boaters enjoy weekend conditions
It was quiet during the week, but the weekend saw boaters taking advantage of the calmer, though humid, conditions.
MARK IT ON YOUR CALENDAR
Educational...
Crucial women’s business
CQ Today journalist Sophie Mossman was out and about on Friday, 14 February taking photos at the QCWA's International Study Conference at the Rockhampton...
Bowls from around the Central Queensland greens
YEPPOON LADIES BOWLS
Competition 18 Nov.
Three Bowls Pairs final:
V. Williams, A. Bunney def E. Batts, E. Crocker.
This was a very close game...
