We’re wild about Harry
G’day Livingstone,
Wednesday was something special. We gathered as a community to present Rugby League star Harry Grant with the Key to Livingstone Shire; a...
Bin The Ban and put young Aussies first
Last year our Prime Minister told young Australians, “ on your side” and “we’ve got your back.”
You could be forgiven for thinking he had...
Netball’s Olympic dream
While I can’t say I’m a netballer myself, I know how much it’s loved across the country and the Flynn electorate.
Recently in Federal Parliament,...
Council issues firm reminder on illegal tree planting and vandalism
Livingstone Shire Council is calling on the community to respect and protect the Shire’s fragile coastal environment following recent incidents of illegal tree planting...
Securing Rockhampton’s Olympic legacy
In my last column, I wrote about the need to secure an Olympic legacy for the 2032 Games. Today, I want to share more...
Rockhampton Regional Council opens extra funding round to boost community events
Rockhampton Regional Council has announced an additional funding round to help local groups deliver more events and initiatives aimed at strengthening community connection in...
Standing up for producers amid EPBC uncertainty
This column comes to you in trying times for the agriculture industry and for AgForce as your representative body. Never has advocacy been more...
End of the season
Motorsport for the year is winding up across all categories that have run throughout the season, and champions have now been crowned.
Local clubs...
Audition time draws closer
Rockhampton Little Theatre (RLT) is joining forces with Yeppoon Little Theatre for a joint production of The Long and Short of It, a collection...
Letters to the Editor
WHAT'S THE BANNER?
Nothing riles me more than spelling or presentation.
I was irked (although impressed) by the front page heading of the dignitaries...
Recalling the Hornet’s buzz
The Rambler Hornet was hailed as a new breed of American car when it arrived on the Australian market in late 1970.
Its...
Limited number at final Emerald sale for 2025
Emerald Combined Agents yarded 1300 head of cattle for the final sale of 2025 on Thursday, 11 December.
With limited numbers on offer, the...
Woman found dead at K’gari
Police are investigating the sudden death of a woman at K’gari on Monday 19 January.
About 6.35am, police were called to the beach, north of...
