What’s been happening on the water
Lots of boaters took advantage of the great weather conditions to get out on the water this week.
The weekend also saw many keen...
Emmaus cuts Footloose with record-breaking sell-out
The curtain is rising on a landmark moment at Emmaus College, as this year’s high-energy production of Footloose marks 41 years of musical theatre...
Title-tastic tracking trial
What a weekend for Rural Tracking in Rockhampton.
A record number of entries were received for last weekend's Rural Tracking competition hosted by Rockhampton...
Community briefs
Mount Chalmers walking tour
A Mount Chalmers Guided Historic Walking Tour will be held on Sunday, 27 July.
The tour will depart 24 School Road, Mount...
Fighting for Capricornia in the 48th Parliament
As the 48th Parliament begins its first sitting week, the stakes for our nation, and for Capricornia, couldn’t be higher.
Now more than ever, the...
News in Brief
Comet – single-vehicle rollover
A man with head and back injuries was transported in stable condition to Emerald Hospital following a single-vehicle rollover on the...
Tales of the unexpected
Phil Hore, who was the guest speaker at the U3A Rockhampton's July general meeting, kept his audience enthralled and amused with “tongue in cheek”...
When loss isn’t about goodbye
Losing someone who is still earthside is a different kind of grief. Not less than, or more important than, but different.
Whether it be...
Jim honoured with life membership
A stalwart of the Yeppoon Coast Guard has been recognised with the organisation’s highest honour following three decades of outstanding service.
Jim Warren was awarded...
Cowman Gaming levels up Rockhampton
In a city better known for rodeos than respawns, one grassroots gaming brand is changing the game, literally.
Cowman Gaming Co, a Rockhampton-based, community-first initiative,...
Man charged with eighteen DV offences, Gladstone
A man has been charged with eighteen domestic violence offences following an incident in Gladstone earlier this month.
It will be alleged around 12pm on...
Lapping up donations for great cause
The community has once again gone above and beyond at the annual Relay for Life on Saturday, 19 July, raising more than $150,000 for...
Gracemere yarding down, market stronger
Gracemere Combined Agents saw a decreased yarding of 1,902 head come to hand this week, consisting of 677 Steers, 837 Heifers, 319 Cows, 30...
