Shell-abrating new life on GKI
The most magical time of year is upon us, and Great Keppel Island continues to be a turtle-y magical spot to create and shell-abrate...
Find what works for you
Every year in September, I put my memories in a bag and make the short trek to my favourite primary school, St Mary’s in...
Making water work
When I think about the Rockhampton Region my first thoughts are of beef and the Fitzroy River, not just because I enjoy a good...
Early days of Emu Park
This image was recorded between 1913 and 1925, after the opening of the Emu Park Grand Central Hotel (middle with tower) and before the...
Regional unis play vital role
The recent Jobs & Skills Summit in Canberra has been heralded as a success, with the proposals for fee-free TAFE places and post study...
Owlet Nightjar is rarely seen
As with other birds which belong to a special group, there is one species called the Owlet Nightjar that belongs to the 'Nocturnal Birds'...
Cars come to a stop
The massively popular community event Back to Ipswich Laps Cruise Night is no more, thanks to red tape.
Organiser Brett Jones, who ran the...
Rocky business power couple buy property
Rockhampton business power couple Grant and Rebecca Cassidy know a good deal when they see one, especially when it is only 4km down the...
Taking the challenge
Ten Year 9 and 10 girls from Rockhampton State High School have just completed a 100-day Biomechanics Research & Innovation Challenge.
The challenge slogan was...
It’s festival season in CQ
This week, the Capricornia Food and Wine Festival celebrates 10 years!
The festival runs from Thursday, 22 September through until Sunday, 25 September, and...
Beach Day Out Fun
Beach Day Out, no-one misses out was a huge success on Friday 16 September with thousands of people coming out to Kerr Park, Emu...
Fortescue pledges $9.2b for clean iron ore
Billionaire Andrew Forrest aims to eliminate fossil fuel use and achieve zero emissions across his iron ore operations by 2030.
The mining magnate on Tuesday...
Origin of competition in Queensland’s energy market
Residents and small businesses in Rockhampton now have access to a long-awaited choice in electricity retailer, with Origin Energy officially launching its range of...
