Regions hit hard by mining downturn
Miners' royalties rage, depressed coal prices and cutbacks in direct spending with the supply chain were the perfect storm that bled $300 million from...
Moores Creek bridge cyclist and pedestrian facilities upgrade
The local community can now enjoy improved access and connectivity with upgrades to pedestrian and cyclist facilities along Rockhampton - Yeppoon Road (Musgrave Street)...
CapRescue flies high with solar
Central Queensland rescue service CapRescue has capitalised on renewable energy with the installation of solar panels on its headquarters in Canoona Rd, West Rockhampton.
CapRescue...
Letters to the Editor
AGEISM IS RIFE IN MEDICAL SYSTEM
It’s not unusual for seniors, especially older women, to feel invisible while waiting interminably for customer service, purely because...
Early days of hold mining in Cawarral
Did you know that the quiet hills of Cawarral once rang to the sounds of gold mining?
The area was originally named after the Cawarral...
Legacy needs to be part of the Games’ conversation from the start
Next year will be a big year for our region as we start to see rubber hitting the road on the 2032 Olympic and...
Protecting your assets after separation
The breakdown of a relationship is usually an emotional and often distressing time in your life.
You still have careers to pursue, kids to raise...
Run of bullocks returns $2773 per head
Emerald agents yarded 2000 head in a predominantly mixed-quality yarding, with a limited variation of in-spec prime cattle on offer on Thursday, 27 November....
BOM boss defends bungled $96m website upgrade
The newly-minted boss of Australia's national weather agency has tried to shut down a brewing political storm, defending its $96.5 million website overhaul.
Bureau of...
U3A says thank you to volunteers
Lauree Lanyon, president of U3A Rockhampton, has extended a big thank you to all our hard working volunteers.
They were treated to a delicious morning...
Rising GP costs hit
Department of Health officials have admitted that out-of-pocket costs for patients are almost $50 on average – the highest on record – and will...
Christmas magic at Radiance
The highly anticipated Christmas experience of the season, Radiance, is back at the Rockhampton Botanical Gardens for the third year with this year's theme...
The region’s golf results
ROCKHAMPTON GOLF CLUB
American Foursomes 24-11
Winners: Brian Smith and Ralph Minter 69.25, second: Michael Warren and Paul Bungey 69.5, third: Terrie Smith and John Baly...
