Bouldy battery site knocked back
Rockhampton Regional Council has rejected a proposed 500-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) that has sparked controversy among Bouldercombe residents.
ACEnegy's proposed BESS would be...
Frenchville Sports Club spreads joy with Salvation Army Gift Giving Tree handover
In a heartfelt ceremony held today, Frenchville Sports Club celebrated the handover of gifts collected through its annual Salvation Army Gift Giving Tree initiative.
This...
Machete attack at Allenstown
Police are investigating after a man was allegedly attacked with a machete in Allenstown on Monday, 16 December.
A police spokesperson said emergency services were...
Choosing the right credit card for your lifestyle
Credit cards are a ubiquitous part of modern life, offering convenience and a range of benefits when used wisely.
However, with so many options...
Wonderful results at state science conference
Rockhampton SHS students Alexis Barton, Kirra Lokan, Thomas Cini and Nezta Cassimjee-Cowan achieved first place for Year 9 students at the Wonder of Science...
Safety, parking fees big concerns for nurses
The Nurses Professional Association of Queensland says parking costs and safety concerns rank high among the concerns of Rockhampton nurses.
NPAQ president Kara Thomas said...
Big year for the Gracemere RSL
A wonderful Christmas-themed lunch was well attended by many at the Gracemere Pub on Saturday, 7 December.
Despite overcoming a few challenges this year, RSL...
Promises vs. Delivery: reflections on the current Federal Government around environment
This current Federal Government came to office committing to reach a balance between environmental stewardship and economic development.
Key parts of that promise were accelerating...
Capping off a big year for the RSL
This is the final edition of RSL News and Views for 2024 reviewing October, November and December.
Our October general meeting was well attended with...
Claims test patience
This week the CSIRO released yet another report about the comparative costs of different electricity types.
The first line on the CSIRO's web page announcing...
Remembering a fine broadcaster
Renowned broadcaster Clive Robertson has died at the age of 78 following a battle with cancer.
Mr Robertson gained fame for his original style and...
Bruce Highway, a national disgrace
My Coalition colleagues and I recently wrote to the Federal Minister for Transport, Catherine King regarding the state of the Bruce Highway and the...
Vipers, Frogs fly into finals
The Patcol Vipers and the Reece Plumbing Frogs have leapt into the Frenchville Sports Club Rockhampton Premier League T20 competition’s qualifying final.
A pair...
