Toddler hit by car dies
A toddler has tragically died after being hit by a car in Jade Street, Emerald, on Thursday, 22 January.
The two-year-old girl was rushed to...
Premier’s flying visit
Amid the ongoing flooding in Central Queensland, Premier David Crisafulli paid a short but meaningful visit to the Beef Capital on Wednesday, 21 January.
As...
Men’s Shed ‘dodges a bullet’
Member Paul Clare says the Fitzroy River Men's Shed has "dodged a bullet", with the river's lower than anticipated flood peak meaning they had...
Doblo glad to be high and dry
Dominic Doblo Sr said last week he "wouldn't lose any sleep" over the impact of the floods on his business, and as the Fitzroy...
Rocky’s bid to bring Tones and I to town
Members of the Rockhampton community have been gathering around the cause to bring Australian singer-songwriter Tones and I to the Beef Capital.
On Sunday, 18...
Australia Day Awards Postponed
As of Tuesday, 20 January, Rockhampton Regional Council have announced that the Australia Day Awards will be postponed, with the new date to be...
Central Queensland brothers charged with child abuse material offences
Two brothers from Central Queensland are expected to face Gladstone Magistrates Court on Friday, 23 January after being charged with child abuse material offences....
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...
Young girl critical after being hit by car in Emerald
A pre-school age girl was rushed to Emerald Hospital in a life-threatening condition after being hit by a car on Jade Street, Emerald, on...
Fitzroy expected to peak at 7.3 metres
The Fitzroy River is expected to peak near 7.30 metres this afternoon on the high tide, with minor flooding, based on current Bureau of...
Community looking out for each other
For me the last year has been about getting better organised for retirement, broken by short trips mainly for fun.
Travel, bands and catching up...
News in Brief
Mount Chalmers – snake bite
A primary-school-aged boy was transported to Rockhampton Hospital in a stable condition following a snake bite at a private...
Goats’ Buckley puts four past Gladstone in CQHL
A Doug Buckley-led Southern Suburbs has secured a strong win in the Men’s Central Queensland Hockey League.
Buckley ran rampant over Gladstone, scoring all four...
