Man dies at Clarke Creek Wind Farm
A 27-year-old man has died following an incident at Squadron Energy's Clarke Creek wind farm involving a piece of heavy machinery.
A Squadron Energy...
The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy
Rockhampton’s annual NAIDOC Week flag-raising, march and community expo will be held earlier this year, with organisers confirming the date change to Friday, 4...
50 years of NAIDOC themes
NAIDOC Week is marking its 50th anniversary in 2025.
From the calls for land rights and treaty, to celebrating Elders, language, healing, and unity...
Community briefs
Country Music Group events
The Country Music Group is a not-for-profit group with all funds going to CapRescue.
Functions are held on Sunday afternoons at Yeppoon...
Everyday heroes, lasting stories
It’s not often that someone comes into your life and leaves a lasting impact, one that lingers long after they’ve gone.
When those people do...
Nothing like a good book
Those who enjoy reading and escaping into a good book often want to share their experience with others.
The U3A Book Lovers Group will give...
NAIDOC marks 50 years
As we enter 2025, NAIDOC Week marks a powerful milestone: 50 years of honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture and resilience.
The 2025 theme,...
News in Brief
Long walk to Melbourne
Japanese backpacker Tomoya Matsusaka arrived in the Beef Capital on Monday, 30 June, as part of an almost 4000km trek on...
Telstra commits $12 million to boost mobile network in Central Queensland
Central and Western Queensland is poised to benefit from new and improved mobile coverage as part of a $12 million investment by Telstra to...
Sport is in our DNA
This week, thousands of young athletes, their families and supporters have descended on Rockhampton for the QISSRL Confraternity Carnival, returning for its fifth time....
What’s happening on the water
Notice to Mariners for Shoalwater Bay Live Firing exercises - 239T (3 July-8 July) lists safe anchorages and the Marine Danger Area and 246T...
Popping up at Allenstown
RFDS Rockhampton Volunteer Auxiliary member Jenni Hart has seen the auxiliary's twice-annual pop-up shops grow in leaps and bounds over the years.
The auxiliary holds...
Yeppoon players at Mackay tournament
A contingent of players from Rockhampton and Yeppoon pickleball clubs travelled north recently for the QPT event in Mackay.
All players acquitted themselves well and...
