Goodbye to McHugh’s Pies
David and Kerrie McHugh are hanging up their aprons on Friday, 20 December, following the closure of the iconic McHugh's Pies.
The North Rockhampton business...
Stormy conditions mean a quiet week on the water
A quiet week on the water with stormy weather being persistent.
TRAINING:
Saturday, 14 December
First Aid/CPR
This course attracted nine QF11 and two QF19 participants and...
Sing in Christmas at the Golden Mount
It’s time to embrace the spirit of Christmas at the Mount Morgan Twilight Christmas Concert on Friday, 20 December.
As a regular event on the...
Grammar grads look ahead
The Rockhampton Grammar School’s Year 12 graduates await the next stage of their futures following the release of Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) results...
Bouldy battery site knocked back
Rockhampton Regional Council has rejected a proposed 500-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) that has sparked controversy among Bouldercombe residents.
ACEnegy's proposed BESS would be...
Frenchville Sports Club spreads joy with Salvation Army Gift Giving Tree handover
In a heartfelt ceremony held today, Frenchville Sports Club celebrated the handover of gifts collected through its annual Salvation Army Gift Giving Tree initiative.
This...
Machete attack at Allenstown
Police are investigating after a man was allegedly attacked with a machete in Allenstown on Monday, 16 December.
A police spokesperson said emergency services were...
Choosing the right credit card for your lifestyle
Credit cards are a ubiquitous part of modern life, offering convenience and a range of benefits when used wisely.
However, with so many options...
Wonderful results at state science conference
Rockhampton SHS students Alexis Barton, Kirra Lokan, Thomas Cini and Nezta Cassimjee-Cowan achieved first place for Year 9 students at the Wonder of Science...
Safety, parking fees big concerns for nurses
The Nurses Professional Association of Queensland says parking costs and safety concerns rank high among the concerns of Rockhampton nurses.
NPAQ president Kara Thomas said...
Big year for the Gracemere RSL
A wonderful Christmas-themed lunch was well attended by many at the Gracemere Pub on Saturday, 7 December.
Despite overcoming a few challenges this year, RSL...
Promises vs. Delivery: reflections on the current Federal Government around environment
This current Federal Government came to office committing to reach a balance between environmental stewardship and economic development.
Key parts of that promise were accelerating...
Wet welcome in Rocky for new Qantas aircraft
QantasLink’s first new Q400 aircraft dropped into Rockhampton on Friday, 20 December, on its inaugural flight in Australia following a marathon 11-stop journey that...
