Local emergency services test disaster processes in mock exercise
The Rockhampton Region’s disaster readiness was tested on Wednesday, 6 August as Council and local emergency services came together for the annual Local Disaster...
Sienna brings new life to Gracemere
Construction has officially commenced on Sienna, the first large-scale residential development to launch in Gracemere in more than 12 years.
Marking the debut Central Queensland...
‘Suspicious item’ in Hempenstall St
Emergency services crews descended on a Hempenstall Street, Kawana, business on Tuesday, 5 August, following reports of a suspicious item located in a vehicle.
A...
Rare August rain
After the cold single figure run of temperatures followed by sunny 26C days, Central Queensland is in for a rare late winter wet Saturday.
Most...
Clermont boy’s brave battle inspires children’s book
What began as a terrifying diagnosis and felt like a never-ending nightmare for five-year-old Slater Breckon has transformed into a remarkable story of courage,...
Goodbye to local legend Glenys
Tributes are flowing for a legend of the Rockhampton community, Glenys Kirkwood, following her death at home on Monday, 28 July — just a...
Browne Park blowout
The State Government has blamed the ALP for a Browne Park redevelopment budget blowout, with the cost of Stage 1 more than doubling in...
Rocky welcomes top hockey talent for Australian country championships
Rockhampton is set to shine on the national sporting stage once again, as hundreds of players from across the country descend on the city...
Mexican beef imports spark safety concerns
In 2019, Mexico signed an agreement with Guatemala to allow the importation of live cattle.
The agreement was in response to the burgeoning "grey" trade...
Back to the 60s with the Robertson Brothers
After wowing crowds across the country with their sold-out national tour in 2024, Australia’s Kings of Variety TV, The Robertson Brothers, are back —...
Council backs CapRescue with landing fee support
Rockhampton Regional Council has waived more than $68,000 in airport landing fees to support CapRescue, the local aeromedical helicopter service vital to Central Queensland’s...
No two griefs are the same
Grief is a complex and personal journey, and no two experiences are exactly the same. Still, many people share common emotional and physical responses...
Feeder market strengthened
Gracemere combined agents yarding a total of 2806 head this week, consisting of 1453 Steers, 804 Heifers, 407 Cows, 30 Cows & Calves, 88...
