Guest speaker shares Beef Australia story
The April general meeting of U3A (University of Third Age) meeting was very lively and all members were entranced and blown away by the...
Food security and environmental protection fundamental
As this column is published our newish State Government has released its ambitious plan for Queensland agriculture for the next quarter of a century.
Known...
Making connections at Australian Tourism Exchange
Last week, our Advance Rockhampton tourism team ventured to Brisbane/Meanjin for the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE25), Australia's largest annual business-to-business tourism event.
The significance of...
$33m funding boost to tackle bullying
The State Government has committed $33 million to fund five new anti-bullying initiatives, including the establishment of Rapid Support Squads across Queensland to strategically...
Flying foxes sent residents batty
After nine months living near a flying fox colony with an estimated population of around 50,000, Yeppoon resident Andrew Fleming is relieved they have...
Vehicles to boost emergency response throughout Livingstone
Livingstone Shire’s State Emergency Service (SES) has received three new and upgraded vehicles to help serve parts of the region and boost emergency response...
Ringpull Association’s generous donation
Central Queensland’s Ringpull Association has once again put its charitable mission to good use, assisting a Rockhampton couple in need.
David and Cheryl Pitchford received...
Origin of competition in Queensland’s energy market
Residents and small businesses in Rockhampton now have access to a long-awaited choice in electricity retailer, with Origin Energy officially launching its range of...
Sweet success for a good cause
Galactic Donuts has once again whipped up a very special doughnut to show their support for Do It For Dolly Day on Friday, 9...
Men’s Shed flying high at morning tea
About 220 people attended the RFDS Rockhampton Volunteer Auxiliary's first morning tea for 2025 on Wednesday, 7 May, including three very special guests from...
Remembering those who have lost their lives to domestic violence
CQ Healthy Families brought light to the darkness at Rockhampton's Kershaw Gardens on Wednesday, 7 May, hosting a candlelight vigil to remember those who...
When To Consider Expanding Your Business
Businesses that perform well, or that start in small markets like regional areas, often find themselves contemplating expansion.
While a logical step, it demands...
Pritchard Road workers accommodation expanded
The Central Highlands Regional Council has approved a 206-room expansion of the non-resident workforce accommodation at the Village National Pritchard Road Country Resort in...
