Job cuts hit Gladstone
The Gladstone community was rocked by Rio Tinto’s decision to cut production at the Yarwun Alumina Refinery impacting 180 jobs.
The site currently employs around...
Long-time Friendly Society director calls time
CQ Friendly Society Ltd has announced the retirement of long-serving director Richard Johnson, who has stepped down from the board after an impressive 33...
Community fundraiser for baby Aleirah
Capricorn Coast residents are coming together to back a young Yeppoon family in crisis, with a fundraising event set for this Sunday to help...
Council thanks community for feedback on Rockhaven proposal
Rockhampton Regional Council has thanked the community who provided feedback on Rockhaven, the proposed temporary camping site at the former Music Bowl in Parkhurst...
Smoky Creek currency period extended
Despite 16 submissions pleading with the Banana Shire Council to deny Edify Energy an extension of time for its now expanded $1.4 billion renewable...
Creating poss-abilities
CQUniversity is creating more accessible opportunities for people with disabilities through the launch of the Disability-Informed Action Plan on Wednesday, 3 December.
Coinciding with International...
News in Brief
Kawana drug arrest
Detectives from the Rockhampton Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) have charged a woman following the seizure of dangerous drugs at Kawana on 7...
Labor’s climate hypocrisy
Last week in the House of Representatives the Labor Member for Leichhardt - effectively Far North Queensland - Matt Smith said that "When I...
Bright new look for Vinnies
The Vinnies South Rockhampton store has undergone a complete transformation, with the makeover officially unveiled to shoppers on Saturday, 29 November.
The store on Gladstone...
Strong yardings and market strength
Gracemere Combined Agents saw an increased yarding of 4435 head, come to hand at this week’s Prime and Store Sale, consisting of 1756 steers,...
Relief from the heat at last
The seven to eight-day oppressive heatwave finished last Tuesday as a drier south-southwesterly arrived early in the day.
The usual 80 per cent humidity dropped...
Christmas at The Caves
CQ Today journalist Sophie Mossman was on the social scene on Saturday 29 November, taking photos at The Caves' annual Christmas Fair in the...
Lane closed after roll over
A single-vehicle rollover has closed one lane on Emu Park Rd at Nankin.
A Police spokesperson said a water truck suddenly rolled, leaving the driver...
