We want our piano back, says the Bundaberg community. Maybe, says the Mayor
A storm of protest erupted after Bundaberg Regional Council’s sudden announcement that was removing an iconic part of the CBD Pavilion – the community...
Discover and thrive at a local club
Joining community clubs and groups is essential for improving mental and physical health, fostering a sense of belonging, and reducing loneliness.
These groups provide...
Drivers nabbed in school holiday traffic blitz
Police conducted more than 36,000 breath tests in the Capricornia Region over the school holiday period, with the worst offender blowing more than five...
Correctional officer makes Honours List
Capricornia Correctional Centre custodial correctional officer Lyle Baker is among six Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) officers awarded the Australian Corrections Medal (ACM) as part...
Helping volunteer groups to thrive
Who supports the organisations that hold our communities together?
Every week in our region, volunteers quietly keep our community running.
They coach our junior sport, check...
Boyce to challenge Littleproud for Nationals’ leadership
Federal MP for the Central Queensland seat of Flynn, Colin Boyce has announced he will contest the National Party leadership to unseat current leader...
Rolfe’s Australia Day honour
CQUniversity's Professor John Rolfe has been named a Member of the Order of Australia (AM), with the honour revealed on Australia Day.
"I am really...
Stories worth listening to
One of my favourite things to do is listen to people share with me the stories of the way things once were.
The experiences,...
Controversial bills ‘a mess’
My office and social media were inundated with calls and comments about the bills that were brought to the parliament last week by the...
‘Neither the Liberal Party or the National Party is a viable opposition by itself’:...
Win or lose in his tilt for the leadership of the Nationals against incumbent David Littleproud, Colin Boyce is fighting for the party's survival.
The...
Flynn MP to have crack at Nationals leadership
Flynn MP Colin Boyce has confirmed he will challenge for the leadership of the Federal National Party.
Mr Boyce confirmed on Wednesday that he would...
Flood clean up begins
With floodwater in the Fitzroy River fully receded, Rockhampton Regional Council has been cleaning up flood-affected areas along the banks.
After peaking at 7.25 metres...
Rising inflation hits
The primary cause of this week's interest rate rise is the massive blowout in government spending.
Over the past two years, the Federal Government's...
