Connecting communities
Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering, National Volunteer Week, will take place from 19 to 25 May 2025, marking a special time to honour...
Continuing to hold government to account
The Federal Election was held on 3 May and I would like to thank the people of Flynn for their support.
It is an absolute...
Bouldy prepares for next weekend’s markets
The small town of Bouldercombe on the Burnett Highway will come alive on the morning of Saturday, 24 May, when the Bouldy Markets return.
Miranda...
News in Briefs
Weekly traffic statistics
The Queensland Police Service has provided the latest weekly traffic statistics for the Capricornia District.
High range drink drivers detected last week included...
A family’s plea for help
After a third recurrence of colon cancer, Yeppoon local Justin Adams and his family are urgently calling on the community for help.
Justin, his wife...
Leadership bid defeated but I scored a win on net zero
This week I stood for the leadership for the Nationals because I want us to rediscover our fight after a crushing Federal election defeat.
I...
Emerald airport gateway to tourism future
Queensland Country Tourism has revealed its long-term strategy for the Central Queensland Highlands, with a plan to lure leisure travellers to the region by...
Recognising work of corrections officers
Friday, 16 May is National Corrections Day, an occasion where we stop to recognise and celebrate our officers working to make Queensland safer where...
Fortescue axes 90 jobs from green hydrogen division in Gladstone and WA
Billionaire Andrew Forrest's Fortescue Metals has axed 90 jobs from its green hydrogen division, affecting workers in the Gladstone region and Western Australia.
Fortescue confirmed...
More photos from Festival of the Wind
CQ Today journalist Sophie Mossman was down at Emu Park on Sunday, 11 May, snapping some photos of the families and sights at the...
Greater investment needed
We know we need greater investment in housing here in the Rockhampton Region. That much is plain and simple.
We also know that we...
Helping producers prosper
Here in the Livingstone Shire, our primary producers have faced some tough times.
Whether it’s rising power prices, labour shortages, strict regulations or soaring land...
The best of the big dances
Across the two days of Rockhampton and District Junior Rugby League action, 18 players were awarded the ultimate individual honour in their respective divisions....
