Spangled Drongo is not silly or stupid
The Spangled Drongo has glossy black plumage, with iridescent blue-green spots (spangles), a long-forked tail and blood-red eyes.
Sexes are similar, but the female...
Showcasing stories
Capricorn Coast Historical Society members enjoyed interacting with the public at their popup stall in Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre.
As well as selling the society's...
Man dies following Ironpot crash
A man has died in hospital on Friday, 17 January, one day after he was involved in a single vehicle traffic crash at Ironpot.
Police...
‘Discover the joy:’ Beach tennis to hold court on Cap Coast
What started as a chance viewing of a beach tennis game by Capricorn Coast Community Events (CCCE) chairperson Bill Ludwig set the wheels in...
Learning the council way
Rockhampton Regional Council has welcomed a new intake of apprentices and trainees for the New Year, with 18 school leavers choosing to begin their...
Wages on the rise
Workers across Australia can expect some financial relief with new Same Job Same Pay laws coming into effect.
With the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and a...
Wind Farm ‘bringing hot air’
Residents in the Greater Rockhampton region have reaffirmed their opposition to the Moah Creek Wind Farm project.
In 2023, the Queensland Government approved a new...
All welcome highway spend
Drivers, farmers, councils, doctors and the tourism sector have all welcomed bipartisan commitments to upgrading the Bruce Highway, Today newspapers have been told.
RACQ chief...
Seals coach departs as pool woes deepen at aquatic centre
The Emerald Seals swim squad has been rocked by the resignation of silver level coach Markus Erth, whose services were then abruptly terminated by...
Bid for second battery energy storage system in Emerald
A development application has been lodged with the Central Highlands council for a battery energy storage system at the Emerald Solar Farm.
The proponent, Lighthouse...
Saltie strikes: Heartbreak as beloved family dog is eaten by giant Fitzroy River crocodile
Remarkable drone footage has captured a large saltwater crocodile with a dog in its mouth while swimming in Rockhampton’s Fitzroy River.
Visiting Belgian tourist Minco...
Preparations on track for bumper Australia Day Beach Party in Yeppoon
Organisers are now in ‘full-swing’ with final preparations for the 2025 Capricorn Coast Great Australia Day Beach Party to ensure this year’s beach party...
Great focus on CQ jewel
Livingstone Shire Council hosted two public consultation sessions for the Great Keppel Island Boardwalks project earlier this week.
The sessions, which were held at The...
