Riding to make a difference
Towns throughout Central Queensland will again hear the rumble of motorbikes and cars as a convoy of participants completes the Ride4Lives event on Saturday,...
Weir project will transform ag opportunities for region
I recently had the opportunity to visit the Rookwood Weir construction site and see firsthand the sheer scale of the project that will be...
Remembering the nurses who also sacrificed
A staff member of mine brought to my attention a wonderful Anzac Day speech made by Delma Leitgeb at Mount Chalmers. It salutes the...
CQ Small Animal Producers invited to Supply Chain Forum
People who are interested in or who are producing small animals, including small boutique cattle herds, are invited to attend the Meating the Market...
Calls for Australia to help smooth tensions with China
Australia will join forces with Singapore in a bid to boost regional security as it moves to reassure its neighbour over gas supply.
Defence Minister...
Govt bets on crime fighting in racing industry
An expanded partnership between the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) and the Queensland Police Service (QPS) has transformed the Queensland racing industry’s crime fighting...
Give mums back their dignity
Share The Dignity is calling for help ahead of this year’s Mother’s Day, by sharing their mission to raise enough funds to put together...
Exploring CQ on four wheels
From beaches to mountaintops, Central Queensland is full of natural beauty.
For CQ Offroad Club president Adam Reynolds, the best way to get in the...
Bookfest is back
Lifeline Queensland’s beloved Rockhampton Bookfest is back again this Friday and Saturday, with a special surprise for those who prefer the bargain hunter section.
The...
‘This must end’: Radical plan to stop children vaping
A major public health campaign will be launched to crack down on vaping in a bid to prevent the next generation of "nicotine addicts",...
Suspected croc attack sparks control measure debate
The suspected crocodile attack of a fisherman has prompted calls for stronger control measures as the search for the 65-year-old continues.
Laura man Kevin Darmody was...
Welfare payment boost expected for people aged over 55
Welfare recipients aged 55 and older are expected to receive a boost to their JobSeeker payments in a plan designed to help women and...

















