The Parky’s pebble in the pond
Emerald's Peter Bailey wasn't afraid to do the hard yards when he founded and built up a local Parkinson's support group in May, 2025.
He...
Blueprint to success forum to showcase Livingstone’s next chapter
Livingstone Shire Council is inviting industry professionals, investors, developers, business owners and community members to attend its upcoming information-sharing forum on Wednesday, 1 April,...
Passion and pride in RFDS project
With work powering ahead on the RFDS (Queensland) aeromedical patient transfer facility at Emerald Airport, RFDS ambassador and board member Russell Postle had one...
Rural Fire Service volunteers invited to roundtable
Mirani MP Glen Kelly is inviting Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers from across the Fitzroy districts to attend a dedicated roundtable aimed at strengthening...
Showing interest
With show season approaching, Rockhampton Regional Council (RRC) is inviting expressions of interest from the community to join the Rockhampton Agricultural Show Advisory Committee...
Damage assessed after flooding
Queensland Fire Department rapid assessment teams were deployed to the Gemfields in the wake of the low pressure system rain event that resulted in...
Larry’s new home is a Gem
Laurence ‘Larry’ Gralow is among the first residents to move into Rockhampton’s newest over-50s community, as construction progresses on its $2.5 million recreational facility,...
Road trip reflections
Last week my son Rhys and I set off on a road trip from Melbourne to Adelaide and back again. In my mind, it...
Letters to the Editor
HOW MANY DV VICTIMS WILL DIE BECAUSE OF ADMINISTRATION FAILURES
I fear more victims of domestic violence will die in Central Queensland as a result...
Change of season, chance for adventure
Summer has been and gone, and it is now time to set yourself up for the touring months of the year.
If this is...
EOI for volunteer grants open
The Flynn electorate is home to many incredible volunteers who generously give their time, skills and energy to support local organisations, events and services....
Fitzroy expected to peak near 7m next week
The Rockhampton Region Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) has moved to the Lean Forward phase following advice from the Bureau of Meteorology that the...
Empowering CQ to end domestic violence
Regional voices matter when it comes to combating domestic and family violence (DFV), and those voices will be heard at Empower 2026 – Ending...
