100 happy years
2022 is the 100th birthday of Cadbury chocolates, Arnott's Orange Slice, Time Magazine and the BBC.
It's also the 100th birthday of Rockhampton's Leonard Hogan,...
Blessed to reach 90
By rights he "shouldn't even be here" but Sir Graham McCamley says he considers himself blessed to reach his 90th birthday.
The legendary Central Queensland...
Looking to a strong future
Last week Rockhampton Bowen Basin Mining Club held a luncheon to remind attendees of the continued importance of metallurgical coal in a low-carbon future,...
with author Alyssa Montgomery
What is your greatest achievement?
Being a mother.
What is your favourite movie?
Ever after.
If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
Right...
Remembering the sacrifice of others and the lessons we learn over time
Last week on the 18th of August, it was Vietnam Veterans Day.
It was also the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in...
New tradies in the works
About 40 high school students got to try their hand at brick laying, basic construction, plumbing and electrical skills as part of Construction Skills...
World Singing Day
Every year on the third Saturday in October, World Singing Day encourages people around the globe to come together in groups and sing.
Capricorn...
How a single print led to a solo exhibition
Favourable public response to one photograph in an exhibition at Rockhampton Art Gallery in 2019 has led to a solo exhibition by photographer Joachim...
To the bride and groom
After meeting 12 years ago, Matthew proposed to Brooke on top of Kemp Hill on Christmas Day.
With only six months to plan and...
Flashback to Findlay’s first store
The Capricorn Coast Historical Society sent this photo of Andrew Knight Findlay’s first store in Yeppoon, located on the north-west corner of James and...
GEA Charity Golf Day Enjoyed
Gladstone Engineering Alliance (GEA) held their Charity Golf Day, presented by KAEFER Integrated Services, on Friday 5 August, at the Gladstone Golf Club.
A...
Ask the question R U Ok?
We’re two weeks away from R U Ok Day.
A day designed to force us to stop, reflect and ask ourselves and each other,...
Union hails ‘same way, same pay’ decision
The Mining and Energy Union says the "time for rorting workers is over", hailing a landmark Fair Work Commission decision that will see some...
