Lung transplant patient’s great support
Rockhampton truck driver Johnnie Tumai is extremely grateful to have his life back, 12 months after receiving a life-changing lung transplant.
On October 29, 2024,...
Seeing pink at cancer fundraiser
Having gone through cancer herself, Rockhampton’s Debbie Turner knows all too well what others in the same situation are going through.
Ms Turner held a...
Tackling the housing crisis
For the past few years, housing has remained one of the most pressing issues facing our community.
We can’t fix this issue alone, but...
Councils call for shark net removal
Humane World for Animals Australia has applauded a motion passed by the Local Government Association of Queensland state conferencelast week, calling on the Queensland...
Power bill costs leave Queenslanders nearly $1000 worse off since 2020
The average Queensland family is spending nearly 50 per cent more on electricity than they were five years ago, according to a new state...
Carinity teacher celebrates World Teachers Day
Cheryl Hendry, a dedicated educator at Carinity Education Rockhampton, was among many in CQ celebrating World Teachers' Day on Friday, 31 October.
She reflected on...
Livingstone Shire knocks back development bid
After two strongly presented deputations and an equally strong debate from councillors, Livingstone Shire Council has unanimously voted to refuse an industrial and accommodation...
Letters to the Editor
CONCERNING TREND
The RACQ has raised road safety concerns highlighting the increasing road fatality trend where we have 250 people losing their lives so far...
Oktoberfest in all its glory
Today News Group journalist Sophie Mossman was out and about on Saturday, 25 October, snapping some photos at the Emu Park Lions’ Oktoberfest celebrations...
The ultimate beach party
Sun, sea, and seriously good tunes will wash over Keppel Island this November as Dayz on the Sand makes its debut, promising two massive...
Parenting terms in focus
In the past you would often hear terms such as ‘custody’ and ‘access’ or ‘guardianship’ of children when people were referring to parenting issues...
Market lifts despite rain
Gracemere Combined Agents saw a rain-affected yarding of 1,300 head come to hand at this week’s Prime and Store Sale.
The yarding consisted of 408...

















