Banana’s true blue spirit shines through
The Banana Shire Council's Australia Day celebrations were held in Taroom on Monday, 26 January.
Flynn MP Colin Boyce regaled the crowd, telling them it...
What’s been happening on the water
Strong winds kept numbers low on the water this week with only sixty-six boats registering their trip on TripWatch across the region.
There was...
Strengthening our visitor economy
Rockhampton is kicking off 2026 with a focus on supporting local businesses and strengthening our visitor economy.
While many operators are keeping a close eye...
Quinn’s courage to break down barriers
Quinn Cramer has built a 17-year career on lighting the way for other female firefighters to follow, but she won't let herself be called...
Marine stings on the increase at Great Keppel Island
Great Keppel Island operators have confirmed a recent increase in reported marine stings on the island and are prompting warnings for visitors to exercise...
Government sets inflation target
Australia now has the highest inflation rate and the highest interest rates in the developed world.
In the second half of last year, Australian inflation...
When cooees ruled here
In the days when the Capricorn Coast had the ‘World Cooeeing Contest’, there was another contest, the ‘Australian Champion Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest’.
I think...
Opportunity to celebrate
Recently, I was able to celebrate Australia Day and reflect on what it means to me.
On Australia Day, we acknowledge and celebrate the contribution...
History of Australia Day at Yeppoon
Yeppoon has regularly hosted one of regional Queensland's largest 26 January celebrations.
Livingstone Shire Council is among the sponsors of the Great Australia Day Beach...
Mammoth Mine remains closed after fatality
Almost one month after the death of Sunshine Coast miner Jeffrey Palmer, operations at Blackwater's Mammoth underground mine remain suspended.
Mr Palmer, 59, died on...
King of Kings hooks Cap Coast
Hundreds of anglers are grabbing their fishing rods and tackle boxes and heading to the Capricorn Coast for this year’s annual Australian recreational fishing...
Nominations now open for Beef Australia’s 2027 AMPC National Carcase Competition
Nominations are now open for Beef Australia’s 2027 AMPC National Beef Carcase Competition.
The competition is one of Australia’s largest National Carcase competitions with...
Frenchville clip the Eagles
Frenchville snapped a rare two-game losing streak against a keen Capricorn Coast outfit.
In Round 5 of the Football Queensland Premier League Central Coast competition,...
