Coast News in Brief
Livingstone Shire operating hours
Livingstone Shire Council's Customer Support Centres will be closed are now closed through to Monday, 5 January.
Council's 1300 790 919 phone...
Accessibility in action
Livingstone Shire Council has marked 2025 as a defining year in its commitment to improving accessibility across the region.
Council delivered a series of infrastructure...
Our high achievers
Year 12 graduates from across the region have received their ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) scores, and the Capricorn Coast's high achievers are well...
The major stories of February 2025
1 FEBRUARY: Rockhampton is back in the spotlight with more local talent taking to the Australian Idol stage.
Last year saw two locals join the...
Looking back at January 2025
4 JANUARY: Tributes are flowing for horticulturalist Tom Wyatt following his death this week, with local leaders saying his legacy will never be forgotten....
Recall of Stretcherz Stretch Squad Dinosaur Figures
Woolworths is recalling the Stretcherz Stretch Squad Dinosaur Figures in all 12 different dinosaur designs as they may contain asbestos.
The toys contain sand and...
Ring in 2026 with New Year’s Eve at the Beach
Livingstone Shire residents and visitors are encouraged to bring their family-friendly New Year's celebrations to the New Year's Eve at the Beach event.
The free...
SharkSmart drone
The Queensland Government is delivering safer beaches in the Burnett, with SharkSmart drone surveillance now operating for the first time at Kellys Beach.
This summer,...
Lady Musgrave Experience celebrates a decade on the reef
Lady Musgrave Experience is celebrating 10 years as a premium tourism operator, marking a decade of growth, innovation and world-class access to the Southern...
A call away: Beyond Blue’s crucial reminder for isolated regional locals this holiday season
While the festive season promises joy for many Australians, this time of year can amplify feelings of loneliness, grief, stress and isolation, proving the...
Sporting Wheelies launches Christmas Appeal for disability education
Christmas is often described as the season of giving, but for people with disability, inclusion is often a gift they go without.
With more...
Resolutions already being made
Aussies are heading into the New Year with a fresh perspective, according to new research by Finder, Australia’s most visited comparison site.
A Finder survey...
CQ’s wet Christmas
It was a merry but soggy Christmas in Central Queensland, with Rockhampton recording its wettest day of the year on 25 December.
The Bureau of...
