School holidays bring $1.7B
Differences in winter school holiday scheduling across Australia have warmed the cash registers of Queensland tourism operators and Central Queensland saw it's share of...
Acoustic Guitar Spectacular weekend
The Acoustic Guitar Spectacular returns next month with events taking place at Agnes Water Community Centre and Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre (GECC).
There...
CQU program grant to increase science engagement
First Nations primary schoolers around Gladstone will be encouraged to immerse themselves in the world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) with support...
Festival a real gemboree
With more than 100 stallholders preparing to
descend on Sapphire’s Roy Day Park for a three-day mega market in August and all four towns set...
Committed to growing aged care workforce
With aged care centres like Carinity Summit Cottages attributing a shortage of staff to their decision to close, the Federal Government says it is...
Time to “turnip” the laughs
Children’s performers The Vegetable Plot will jam to the ‘beet’ of a new drum when they bring their show to Rockhampton for the very...
Rocking Rhythms
From bubble, circus and hula hoop workshops to remarkable light effects, Brisbane-based performer Helly Hoops is bringing her brand of magic back to the...
Wacky, Wild and Zany puppets
Although they have trained in the USA under Jim Henson puppeteers of sesame street and other iconic puppets, they are not to be confused...
RACQ CapRescue reflects on rural rescues
RACQ CapRescue has attended over 50 rescues of a rural nature since July 2022.
This is a significant increase on previous statistics.
Several factors...
Coast Guard activities
With the wind picking up this week Coast Guard reported only a few activations.
On Monday 17 July a call was received in the afternoon...
Complete modular housing solution
While our ever increasingly popular region continues to attract more and more permanent residents and travelers alike, the need for more accommodation has inspired...
Humble iron sheets a lifesaver for endangered dunnarts
Corrugated iron sheeting has emerged as a surprising and effective shelter for an endangered Australian mammal, providing new hope for the endangered species.
Kangaroo Island...
Feeder market strengthened
Gracemere combined agents yarding a total of 2806 head this week, consisting of 1453 Steers, 804 Heifers, 407 Cows, 30 Cows & Calves, 88...
