Rising cost of living hitting the regions hard
It has been over a month since the election, and with the Albanese Labor Government re-elected, we can expect more of the same when...
King’s Birthday honour for top highway patrol cop
Rockhampton's Senior Sergeant Ewan Findlater has been honoured for his road safety work with an Australian Police Medal (APM), as part of the King’s...
Large numbers take advantage of calm conditions
Boaters took advantage of the calmer weather this past week, with 156 vessels logging their trips on TripWatch across the four flotillas.
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Inquest announced into death of Courtney Anderson
Attorney-General Deb Frecklington has directed the Coroners Court of Queensland to hold an inquest into the death of Courtney Anderson.
Ms Anderson died on...
New-look version of the Show returns
The Rockhampton Agricultural Show returns this week for two days of country-meets-city fun, packed with entertainment, competitions, and family activities.
Starting on the public holiday...
Military presence and ADF careers bus in region
Over the next six weeks Queensland will host two major warfighting exercises that will result in a large military presence and increased military vehicles...
Tackling roadside grass across the region
Livingstone Shire Council is reassuring residents that the issue of overgrown grass along major roads is being actively managed, with all available resources deployed...
Late councillor’s OAM honour
Beloved Rockhampton councillor and "garden guru" Neil Fisher has been awarded a posthumous OAM (Medal of the Order of Australia), as part of this...
Protecting Byfield’s dunes
In an attempt to protect Byfield’s famous foreshore sand dunes, the State Government has implemented a range of programs aimed at educating drivers and...
Advocate’s OAM honour
One of the co-founders of the ‘#HometoBilo’ campaign, Angela Fredericks, has been awarded an OAM (Medal of the Order of Australia) for service to...
Assault leaves man with serious injuries
Police have arrested a man following an alleged serious assault at Rockhampton that resulted in life-threatening injuries in the early hours of Sunday, 8...
Blackwater Bandits kick goals
Players and officials at the Blackwater Bandits Football Club are enjoying their season, scoring shots in their new football goals thanks to a donation...
New home is empowering local business to greater heights
Yeppoon business JayZee Electrical Contractors has a new home, after more than a decade at their previous premises on Tanby Road.
In January this year,...
