Premier encourages organisations to offer vacant accommodation
Organisations with vacant accommodation have been encouraged by the State Government to consider using the properties to help address the housing crisis.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk...
High-tech health care
A new Rockhampton-based business hopes to use advanced technology to make independent living a reality for elderly people and others with health issues.
Plenacura's health-monitoring...
Heart pumping action
To celebrate 40 years of Jump Rope for Heart, the Sherwood Arrows have visited the central west to show the students the value of...
Rubbish to remain as council confirms no bins at Bill Neven park
It is a stinky situation as rubbish lies among the playground equipment, but according to Rockhampton Regional Council, Bill Neven Park will not be...
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...
QCWA brought to book
The official launch of her book detailing the history of the Queensland Country Women's Association in Capricornia is the culmination of a four-year journey...
‘Injury prize’ at Don River Dash
Four locals have returned from the Don River dash near Bowen.
This event had over 300 competitors in the two days and with 300km of brutal...
Anti-crime operation is a go
Police have launched Operation Bulkhead to reduce property crime spikes across the Capricornia District in response to ongoing offences occurring across the region.
Operation Bulkhead,...
Dust of the disco balls for Pinefest.
The Capricorn Coast is starting to transform itself with pineapples being erected and disco balls dusted in readiness for this year’s Yeppoon Lions Tropical...
Residents upset by change
Residents upset by the change in beach access for vehicles at Ritamarda Beach have let their voices be heard through Livingstone Shire Councils Facebook...
Ritamada Beach outrage
Residents were up in arms to learn about the closure of Ritamada Beach in Emu Park to vehicles saying there was no public consultation...
News in brief
MG cars in town
The Capricornia Chapter of the MG Car Club of Queensland is hosting the fourth All Queensland Chapter Meeting this weekend, from...
Food security and environmental protection fundamental
As this column is published our newish State Government has released its ambitious plan for Queensland agriculture for the next quarter of a century.
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