Vital funds for SES
Rockhampton Regional Council has stepped up to support local State Emergency Service crews with $37,000 to purchase much-needed equipment.
The funding, through the State Government's...
Freya steps up for environment
At 11 years old, Freya is already a member of Capricorn Conservation Council and Capricorn Coast Eco Warriors and is determined to make a...
Mulambin gets a Landcare facelift
Mulambin Beach foreshore has been given a make-over after months of hard work by Capricorn Coast Landcare volunteers who have removed 3560kg of weeds...
Countdown to the Rocky Show
The countdown to the 150th annual Rockhampton Agricultural Show is on, with the full program announced for the popular annual event which kicks off...
Vehicles rumble in
Hundreds of vehicles rolled into Bell Park on Sunday, 28 May, for the popular Classics by the Coast event hosted by the All Classic...
Safety first in mind
Community and special interest organisations play a significant role in the health of regional centres.
They provide an outlet for residents’ skills and...
Hillsprint postponed
As I reported in the last issue, 17 teams from Rockhampton travelled the nine hours to Morgan Park, Warwick (geez, I wish we had...
Padding up for a cause
Gladstone residents are gearing up to battle on the pitch for the inaugural police vs veterans Twenty20 charity cricket match.
Donations from the game...
Minister taken to court
An environmental group has mounted a legal challenge to federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek after she did not accept calls to consider the impact...
It always pays to check
This year there is yet another big four-wheel-driving adventure, Nathan is embarking in the Johnson’s 4WD Nissan Y62.
In convoy with 15 other vehicles,...
Calls for youth diversionary centres on remote land
Queensland’s councils are calling for youth diversionary centres to be established on remote state land to give young people skills and care and keep...
‘It could have been my kids’
A Duaringa family has been left reeling by a vicious backyard attack that saw their beloved pet chickens, turkeys and ducks savagely mauled to...
Yeppoon Central is on the market
Yeppoon Central, the Capricorn Coast’s main shopping hub, is on the market.
The sale is being handled by agents from JLL Brisbane and CBRE Brisbane.
The...
