The heart behind the curtain
Yeppoon Choral Society's 2025 musical "Shrek" was held from 22 to 24 of August.
"Patrons are always truly blown away by the depth of talent...
Vital support for CQ women
Women’s Health Information and Referral Service CQ (WHIRSCQ) aims to improve quality of life by supporting the health and wellbeing needs of women, particularly...
RSL marks 75 years since Malaya Emergency
RSL Gracemere Sub Branch held a service on Sunday, 31 August for members and veterans to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Australian Service in...
Community Briefs
Ambulance committee high tea
The Rockhampton Local Ambulance Committee will hold a high tea on Sunday, 12 October at Athelstane Bowls Club, Ward St,...
Walk for Dads
There is plenty of fun to be had this Father's Day weekend in Rockhampton with Man with a Pram happening at Kershaw Gardens on...
Wattle Day Festival in Bloom
Mount Morgan is budding with excitement with the final preparations for the 13th annual Wattle Day Festival coming together again on Saturday, 6 September.
From...
Challenging conditions for coal, as royalties deemed ‘out of touch’
One of the Bowen Basin’s biggest coal operators has joined the growing chorus criticising the State Government’s royalty regime.
BMA’s Head of Operations...
The burning of our flag – a national disgrace
This week, I spoke on a motion in the Federal Parliament calling on the Government to criminalise the desecration and/or burning of the Australian...
History of Rosslyn Bay Harbour
Rosslyn Bay, nestled in the shelter of Double Head, was chosen as a new harbour when Ross Creek was deemed unsuitable for further development.
Rosslyn...
Dam awaits green light
With early works underway for the Paradise Dam restoration project following its recent declaration as a coordinated project, growers within the Bundaberg community...
Echidna returned to wild after illegal capture
A juvenile short-beaked echidna has been successfully rehabilitated and released into the wild in Rockhampton, following three months of intensive care by a...
Funding secured to protect Great Keppel Island
Livingstone Shire Council has secured $500,000 from the State Government to progress planning, a business case and preliminary designs for coastal protection works at...
Artist shines in exhibition
The Mount Morgan Arts Precinct is currently hosting a captivating exhibition featuring the works of celebrated Aboriginal artist Rhonda Billett, whose vibrant pieces continue...
