News in Brief
False alarm on plane
Emerald firefighters, emergency services and an airport response team responded to reports of a fire onboard a QantasLink De Havilland Dash...
New upgrades to boost safety
Two high-risk Rockhampton CBD intersections have received a significant safety upgrade, with a new roundabout and other improvements now complete.
The intersections of Kent and...
Blackwater police charge three locals with traffic-related offences
Blackwater Police have charged three people with 16 traffic-related offences this month following a targeted enforcement operation into the dangerous operation of off-road motorcycles...
Healthy couple calls time
After decades of keeping the Rockhampton community healthy, naturopath Peter Lewis will be closing his Rockhampton Health Options store at the end of the...
Police intercept and seize haul of dangerous drugs at Calliope
Police have charged a 25-year-old man with multiple offences after uncovering dangerous drugs from a vehicle intercepted at Calliope overnight on Thursday, 19 June.
At...
Getting artsy at Mount Morgan
The Mount Morgan Arts Precinct is up and running in East St – bringing to life a long-time dream for the Golden Mount's arts...
Pyjama Day drawing closer
Ditch the dress code and pull on your fluffiest flannelette because National Pyjama Day is back on Friday, 25 July.
Pyjama Day invites Aussies of...
Busy month for Gracemere RSL
On Saturday, 7 June, Gracemere RSL Sub Branch hosted their sixth Combined Services Dinner at the Rockhampton Leagues Club, this year to commemorate the...
Community briefs
Adopt-A-Beast garage sale
It's that time of year again, time to declutter your home for the Adopt-A-Beast annual garage sale.
If you are swamped with too...
Rocky’s ultimate cash catch reels in a winner
Frenchville Sports Club is thrilled to announce the first major winner of Rocky’s Ultimate Cash Catch, with local angler Jai Hansen hooking himself a...
To all the sceptics
Last weekend the Rockhampton Rowing Club held its winter regatta.
As the mist rose over a calm river, the bush lined banks of the...
REGIONAL NEWS: Proud moment for MRQ Bundaberg
It was an opportunity to honour local heroes on Saturday 7 June when 60 local marine rescue volunteers received citations at a special ceremony...
Fields day made by courageous Emu Park comeback
Emu Park’s first Intersport Yeppoon Women’s Premiership defence had a dismal start, but a stern half time chat forged a mighty comeback and a...
