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Motorcycle rider dies in Kabra collision

A motorcycle rider was killed in a multi-vehicle collision at Kabra, south-west of Rockhampton, on Sunday. Police said initial investigations indicated the rider, a 63-year-old...

Keppel names strong team for zone pennant championships

Keppel Zone has named an eight-strong division one line-up it hopes can impress at next month’s CQ inter-zone golf pennants championship. Four Yeppoon, two Rockhampton...

Laundry service restores dignity

Orange is the colour of caring, with not-for-profit organization Orange Sky setting up a free laundry pod at the Salvation Army’s Park complex in...

The valentine garden

Well, Wednesday is one of those days that all males find their wallets a little lighter. Yes it will be Valentines Day but it...

NATIONAL NEWS: Criminal penalties slip through among workplace reform

Bosses could face criminal penalties for contacting employees after hours under proposed workplace laws, but Anthony Albanese has promised to strip away the sanctions.  Workers...

NATIONAL NEWS: Help offered to Indigenous people ripped off by Youpla

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people ripped off by a disgraced insurer will be able to access funds after the federal government stepped in...

You Ripper – Rippers triumph

Rockhampton Basketball action charged into February on Tuesday night. The men’s A/1 competition saw wins to the Toledo Welders, Ripper Cubs and Frenchville Panthers. Toledo Welders...

Ocean Park Ave road block to go

Ocean Park Avenue in Yeppoon will soon be re-opened to through traffic after a decision by a special meeting of Livingstone Shire Council on...

Pick of the pics

Friday saw the first night of competition for 2024 completed. There were 73 images submitted showing the talent and creativity over the three grades. Congratulations goes...

Contributions in unions

This week I wanted to expand on the topic by looking at a recent case of Adesso v Payton that examined them in more...

COUNCIL CANDIDATE PROFILE: Committed to ‘realistic’ rates in CH

Incumbent Central Highlands councillor Gai Sypher knows that over the past few years many people have spoken out for change and expressed dissatisfaction with...

COUNCIL CANDIDATE PROFILE: We’re not council’s ‘cash cow’

Central Highlands councillor candidate Michael McDonald has lived in Emerald for the past three years after more than 20 years residing in Rubyvale on...

Seagulls share the spoils

The Rockhampton Rugby League Men’s A Grade witnessed its first draw of the season on Saturday.  The Yeppoon Seagulls travelled to Marley Brown Oval to...