Emerald ranks as one of state’s most affordable suburbs
The mining town of Emerald is the second most affordable place in Queensland for renting or purchasing a home, according to an analysis of...
Inkerman Creek boat ramp opened
Local fishermen have reeled in another top spot to sink a line, with the official opening of the new $3.8 million Inkerman Creek boat...
Woman charged with arson
A 29-year-old Mount Larcom woman has been charged following extensive investigations into a suspicious house fire in Koongal last year.
Police will allege the woman...
Musk subpoenaed in Jeffrey Epstein litigation
The US Virgin Islands has subpoenaed Tesla CEO Elon Musk for documents in its lawsuit accusing JPMorgan Chase and Co of helping enable sexual...
News in Brief
Yeppoon – bicycle incident
Paramedics transported a female in her 20s to Capricorn Coast Hospital in a stable condition with facial injuries following a bicycle...
Stay humble, work hard, be kind
Stay humble, work hard, be kind. Some words of inspiration that I found inscribed on a plaque that I bought in a $2 shop...
Fun and frivolity for Gentlemen’s Ride
THIS year’s seventh annual Yeppoon Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride to raise funds for Prostate Cancer and Men’s mental health research will have over 60 participants...
‘Disgusting’ car theft leaves elderly woman without transport
Elderly Norman Gardens resident Carolyn Bradshaw wants something done about youth crime, having been left without transport since her car was stolen just before...
Frenchville sports club 75 year festivities
The Frenchville Sports Club earlier this month celebrated its 75th anniversary, kicking off with an anniversary lunch attended by 130 members.
Founded in 1948 by...
Planned burn for Mount Archer
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service will conduct planned aerial burning within Mount Archer National Park from Thursday, 18 May - weather permitting -...
Coast Guard activities
The weather was not favourable for boating this week with strong winds keeping numbers low with only two activations required by Coast Guard Yeppoon....
SES day a chance to boost ranks post-Covid
Wednesday, 17 May marks Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW), a national day encouraging communities to don an orange outfit to support their local SES volunteers.
Local...
Fierce cup battles in Rocky
Local football fans are being treated this weekend to a pair of fixtures worthy of the 2026 finals series.
On Saturday the second round...
