US clears $1.3b missile sale in fresh AUKUS deal
Australia is set to acquire hundreds of Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States as part of the AUKUS security pact.
The Pentagon has approved...
Unquenched Aussie thirst for world’s most costly water
Australia has the most expensive bottled water on the planet but that hasn't curbed consumer thirst for something people can basically get for free.
On...
US, Russia military chiefs in talks after drone downed
Washington's top general says the crash of a US surveillance drone after being intercepted by Russian jets shows Moscow's increasingly aggressive behaviour, while Russia...
Colour Me Capricorn run this weekend
The 2023 RACQ CapRescue Colour Me Capricorn, presented by DC Motors Nissan, is this weekend, Sunday, 19 March at the Kershaw Gardens and everyone...
In Brief
Murder suspect charged
Emerald Criminal Investigation Branch detectives attached to Operation Victor Flag have charged an 18-year-old man with murder following the death of a...
Action on the beachfront
Scaffolding has gone up around Keppel Bay Sailing (KBSC) Clubhouse as the building of a whole new venue begins to take shape.
KBSC Manger Mal...
The Lukes of Hazzard are off in Shitbox Rally
They’ve packed the Shitbox Rally survival kit full of duct tape, zip ties and wire, now Emerald father-and-daughter duo Luke and Paige McKenzie are...
Ticks on technical skills in trades
Rio Tinto’s 2023 Gladstone Apprentice intake has seen 29 apprentices join this long-running program at Rio Tinto’s three Gladstone sites – the Yarwun and...
Juvenile crime damage
Multiple Capricorn Coast businesses were again the target of destruction by juvenile offenders early Thursday morning.
Causeway Shop Owner Graham Richards said undesirable members of...
William Myer joins FRRR board
The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) has announced the appointment of William Myer to its board.
William is the representative of the...
Saving lives by building skills
Saving lives before they are in danger is a priority for Yeppoon Rotary Club who have gifted
senior students from Capricorn Coast secondary schools...
Help an animal, adopt different
Rescue cats and dogs will be available for adoption or fostering at PETstock Rockhampton on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 March from 10am to...
Funding boost for careers
Women across Queensland are set to benefit from a new $20 million support package aimed at helping them re-enter the workforce after extended career...
