I thought volunteering wasn’t for me — I was wrong
I used to think volunteering wasn’t for me.
Living in Gladstone, my weeks were already full, work commitments, family responsibilities, and the constant juggle of...
Male pedestrian killed in Bajool crash
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash in Bajool on Tuesday, 13 January.
Around 8.40pm, emergency services were called to the Bruce...
State Flying Squad busy in first year of operations
A strengthened State Flying Squad has charged nearly 2000 people during its first year of frontline operations targeting serious and repeat crime across the...
Queensland pubs warn of counterfeit notes as opportunistic thieves target busy venues
Queensland pubs, hotels and restaurants have been urged to stay alert amid reports of counterfeit $50 and $100 banknotes circulating through hospitality venues during...
Koji leaves region drenched
It has been a wet and wild start to the week in Central Queensland, with no relief expected until the weekend and the Fitzroy...
Rio Tinto in preliminary talks to merge with Glencore
Glencore is in preliminary talks to be acquired by Rio Tinto in what would be a $300 billion mega-merger to create the world's biggest...
Waters receding as Clermont recovers
Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR) Swiftwater crews rescued three individuals trapped in floodwater on the Gregory Highway in Clermont overnight, two on the roof...
Pantry is out of the box
Tony and Michele Waine from Mumma's Fish and Chips have always looked for ways to give back to those in need.
This week, they have...
No ongoing risk after measles exposure
Two locations on the Capricorn Coast have been identified as measles exposure sites after a person with the highly infectious virus visited the area...
Bit wet lashes Capricornia
Over the past week my thoughts have been with those in Capricornia and electorates to the north who have been affected by the Category...
Paying respects to Sir Graham
Rockhampton's St Paul's Anglican Cathedral meant a lot to Sir Graham McCamley.
On 6 October 1956, St Paul's was where the legendary cattleman married the...
Flash flooding warning – Clermont
A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY WARNING has been issued for Clermont at 1.38pm Monday, 12 January, by Isaac Regional Council as two people were rescued...
Central Highlands Council rocked by CEO resignation
The high-level blood-letting at the Central Highlands Regional Council has continued with the resignation of chief executive officer Aaron Johansson at the Wednesday, 22...
