Funds redirected to sports precinct
As costs rise, Rockhampton Regional Council has proposed redirecting funds saved on the repair of the Pilbeam Theatre's roof to the Rockhampton Sports Precinct.
At...
Rental vacancies in Rockhampton remain low
Rental vacancies in Central Queensland remain critically low, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).
The REIQ’s December Quarter 2025 Residential Vacancy Rate...
Aviation talks return West
The future of regional air services is back on the agenda in Outback Queensland, with the State Government launching the next phase of community...
Aurora Australis puts on a show
A rare astronomical phenomenon, the Aurora Australis, was spotted along the Capricorn Coast by Central Queenslander Glenn Adamus.
The Aurora Australis, also known as the...
Nationals set to back leader
David Littleproud is defending his record as Nationals leader as MPs dismiss a leadership challenge against him as little more than a stunt.
Flynn Colin...
Bradley a welcome guest at Headricks Lane
Rockhampton's Headricks Lane welcomed one of UK television's biggest names last weekend.
Bradley Walsh, best known as host of the English version of The Chase...
Welcome relief from heat
Richard, one of my fellow Rotarians, woke Thursday morning, saying, "Mike I felt cool for the first time in weeks."
After nearly seven weeks of...
News in Brief
Blue-green algae bloom still detected in Mount Morgan Dam
Rockhampton Regional Council is reminding residents to avoid recreational activities in the Mount Morgan Dam, with...
Rare sighting in Fitzroy
As the clean-up from last week's flood gets underway, two lucky passersby spotted a platypus in the Fitzroy River on the morning of Tuesday,...
No place for violence in Rocky
In response to a Rockhampton woman being attacked at Yeppen Lagoon on Sunday, 25 January, the Rockhampton community is banding together in support of...
CleanCo pulls out of Moah Creek
State Government-owned CleanCo Queensland will not exercise its option to acquire the Moah Creek Wind Farm project.
Central Queensland Power is seeking to develop the...
Baby Matilda waltzes in on Australia Day
There are few names more Australian than Matilda, made famous by the poem ‘Waltzing Matilda,’ our unofficial national anthem.
And when Courtney Newman gave birth...
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...
