Fun in store at the Rocky Show
The Rockhampton Agricultural Show has announced the release of its 2025 program, while welcoming JBS Rockhampton as presenting partner.
Show committee member and Rockhampton Region...
Chamber of Commerce launch sub-committee for Yeppoon
The Capricornia Chamber of Commerce officially launched its first sub-committee for Yeppoon, with more than 30 business owners and community members in attendance.
The celebration...
Staggering blowout identified as cost of child safety soars
A Commission of Inquiry into the Child Safety System is set to investigate the staggering increase in cost of funding the State’s out-of-home care...
The energy paradox
Whenever you see schoolchildren marching against climate change, you will invariably see a sign saying, "you can't eat oil".
Nothing demonstrates the ignorance with...
Coldest morning of the year
Rocky woke to its coldest morning so far this year on Tuesday, 20 May.
The minimum got to 11C.
Biloela recorded 7.8C and Yeppoon 12.6C with...
Letters to the Editor
Canavan's comments on climate change shock
Every year, international financial and risk heavyweights World Economic Forum, Zurich, and Marsh Mclennan publish a Global Risks Report.
Risks...
Pull up and perch at new Gemmies pub
It hasn't been all beer and skittles for Anakie's newest publicans in Rodney and Sarah Pallentine as they battled to preserve history and modernise...
Modular housing encouraged with stimulus payment
The Central Highlands council has approved a $25,800 economic stimulus package for the developer of 14 modular two-bedroom units at 97 Anakie Street, Emerald.
The...
Starting with the End in Mind
For many aspiring business owners, the thrill lies in the creation and growth of a business.
It’s quite uncommon to find someone thinking about...
Landry hopeful LNP will reunite
Capricornia MP Michelle Landry wants to see the National and Liberal parties reunite before the next federal election, following their shock split earlier this...
Canavan backs split decision
Nationals Senator Matt Canavan has praised David Littleproud for his "strength, courage and conviction" in making the decision to split with the Liberal Party...
Passion, pressure and purpose
When I meet another small business owner for the first time, I'm excited and nervous for them, not because of anything they've revealed, but...
Swans go the distance for 11th senior flag on the trot
Yeppoon survived a mighty scare but as they have proven the previous 11 years – they are the kings of handling pressure.
The Swans cemented...
