Drugs and weapons charges, Clermont
Detectives from the Moranbah Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) have charged a man with multiple offences following the execution of a search warrant at a...
Clear on what matters
Last week I spent most of my time at the Mater Hospital after the degenerative spinal condition I live with decided I needed to...
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AUSTRALIA DAY IN THE BIG SHED
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PROFESSOR ROLFE'S AUSTRALIA DAY HONOUR
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Fitzroy set to be busy as barra season opens
Barra season has returned to the Fitzroy River for another year, and anglers are already hooked on the hope of reeling in a trophy...
Boyce’s spill motion fails, Littleproud remains Nats’ leader
Flynn MP Colin Boyce has issued a statement after his bid for a leadership spill motion against incumbent David Littleproud failed on Monday.
"The leadership...
Banana’s true blue spirit shines through
The Banana Shire Council's Australia Day celebrations were held in Taroom on Monday, 26 January.
Flynn MP Colin Boyce regaled the crowd, telling them it...
What’s been happening on the water
Strong winds kept numbers low on the water this week with only sixty-six boats registering their trip on TripWatch across the region.
There was...
Strengthening our visitor economy
Rockhampton is kicking off 2026 with a focus on supporting local businesses and strengthening our visitor economy.
While many operators are keeping a close eye...
Quinn’s courage to break down barriers
Quinn Cramer has built a 17-year career on lighting the way for other female firefighters to follow, but she won't let herself be called...
Marine stings on the increase at Great Keppel Island
Great Keppel Island operators have confirmed a recent increase in reported marine stings on the island and are prompting warnings for visitors to exercise...
Government sets inflation target
Australia now has the highest inflation rate and the highest interest rates in the developed world.
In the second half of last year, Australian inflation...
When cooees ruled here
In the days when the Capricorn Coast had the ‘World Cooeeing Contest’, there was another contest, the ‘Australian Champion Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest’.
I think...
Condolence, then censorship
Parliament was recalled in January to deliver a national condolence motion for the innocent victims of the Bondi attack and to debate hate speech...
