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...
Minister wants councils to avoid waste levy
Environment Minister Andrew Powell said the State Government wanted to help affected councils avoid the Waste Levy.
“Labor introduced the waste levy in 2019, for...
Benefits of electric motors
In my previous EV Diary, I provided figures that showed that EVs can match or exceed the power and torque of vehicles with V8...
Local groups’ funding boost
Colts Rugby Union Club, Rockhampton State High School and Wadja Aboriginal Corporation are among 10 clubs and community groups in the Rockhampton electorate to...
Nationals and Liberals back at negotiating table
The Nationals and Liberals are back at the negotiating table, signalling the possibility of a coalition make up just days after its shock split.
Both...
Rocky rallies behind Olympic plan
Stakeholders and local leaders have rallied behind Rockhampton as an Olympic venue, after the outgoing International Olympic Committee (IOC) president was unable to guarantee...
Tannum Sands runner nabs bragging rights
This year's 7Rocky River Run saw young stars and familiar faces alike collect victories at the Riverside precinct on Sunday, 18 May.
Last year's River...
Truth behind medieval legend
For many of us, Dick Whittington (ca 1354-1423) is simply a fictional character from a Ladybird book or pantomime.
In Rockhampton on Saturday, May 24...
Digital Disconnect aims to combat tracking and empower vulnerable individuals
Central Queensland residents concerned about hidden surveillance now have a new line of defence with the launch of iAssist’s Digital Disconnect service.
The world-first initiative,...
