Mine workers to park up during lightning storms
A court outcome in favour of the state's resources regulator will help ensure the safety of workers at Queensland open cut mines during severe...
Tender awarded for East West Connector design
Livingstone Shire Council has awarded the tender for the detailed design of Stage One of the East West Connector, a major milestone for one...
Nationals ditch Net Zero
The Nationals have set up a possible showdown with their political ally the Liberals after unanimously agreeing to scrap their commitment to Net Zero...
Eyes on you: Livingstone Shire’s new parking technology introduced
Livingstone Shire Council is introducing new Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) technology across Yeppoon’s CBD and other key areas in a major overhaul of the...
Nominations open for 2026 Livingstone Australia Day Awards
Livingstone Shire Council is calling on residents to recognise local heroes, with nominations now open for the 2026 Australia Day Awards.
For the first time...
Rolling with the punches
Mike Tyson famously said that ‘everyone has a great plan until they get punched in the face’.
This quote reminds me of when I...
Operation Xray Overtake nabs 458
Police from Mackay Whitsunday District and Capricornia District Highway Patrol units have issued more than 458 traffic infringement notices as part of a high-visibility...
Devastation as ‘twister’ hits hall
A wedding guest has described the devastation left by a 'supercell' storm that caused the collapse of the Camboon Campdraft Hall on Saturday, 1...
Top anglers reel in awards
Organisers have hailed last week's Fitzroy River Barra Bash as the best yet, with eager anglers landing 764 barramundi over three days, including 273...
Kinka Beach Park gets $1m upgrade
Ingenia Holiday Parks is set to give Kinka Beach Yeppoon Holiday Park a $1 million facelift ahead of the summer holidays, following its recent...
Council votes to secure long-term accommodation at Stanage
An emergency accommodation building at Stanage Bay, which has served the community for nearly two decades, may soon be secured for the long term,...
Emu Park RSL honours Ross
In remembrance of one of the many courageous Anzacs who fought for our country, the late Ross Coulter will be honoured by the Emu...
Your community group could grab a grant
The State Government has opened applications for the first round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund this year, with grants of up to $35,000...
