Downer opens the door to new procurement and supply chain opportunities
Queensland’s energy and infrastructure boom is unlocking a new wave of procurement and partnership opportunities and Downer is inviting the supply chain to get...
‘Back Friday’ coming to Central Queensland
Black Friday, a peculiar name for a global sales event, which now seemingly goes on all month, not just one day.
If you like a...
Prime cattle in strong demand
Emerald combined agents yarded 1600 head in a mixed-quality yarding on Thursday, 6 November.
The prime sector was consistently dearer across all categories, with...
Prices surge in Gracemere
Gracemere Combined Agents saw an increased yarding of 2,103 head come to hand at this week’s Prime and Store Sale, consisting of 529 steers,...
Petrol or plug-in? RACQ crowns most affordable cars for 2025
Electric and hybrids are now going head-to-head with traditional petrol and diesel cars for the title of cheapest vehicles to own and operate in...
Cop lops locks for a good cause
Her locks may have be given the chop, but Rockhampton's Senior Constable Courtney Chambers says it's worth it to raise more than $8100 to...
Kirkwood social housing project approved
The State Government has approved a social housing development in Kirkwood, despite the objections of Gladstone MP Glenn Butcher and the council.
Deputy Premier...
Bursaries aid students’ parademic journey
Each year the University of the Third Age (U3A) Rockhampton Branch awards bursaries to two outstanding paramedical students with the cooperation of CQUniversity.
At each...
Zone has changed river for the better: Byrne
Former Rockhampton MP Bill Byrne says the Net Free Zone (NFZ) has changed the river for the better.
Mr Byrne, who served as Fisheries Minister...
10 years of net-free fishing
Rockhampton Regional Council and local tourism operators have hailed the success of the Fitzroy River Net Free Zone, with the number of 'trophy-sized' barramundi...
Black and White by the track in Yeppoon
Today News Group journalist Sophie Mossman was out and about on Saturday, 1 November snapping some photos at the Yeppoon Races. Did you get...
Chargers a winner for CQ region
The commissioning of two new public EV charger sites in Central Queensland in the past week will encourage more EV drivers to visit the...
Young girl critical after being hit by car in Emerald
A pre-school age girl was rushed to Emerald Hospital in a life-threatening condition after being hit by a car on Jade Street, Emerald, on...
