NZ defence to retire Orion aircraft early
New Zealand Defence Force says it will retire its five P-3K2 Orion aircraft five months earlier than planned due to staff shortages, leaving it...
Rocky Fitzroy River Lions
Rockhampton Fitzroy River Lions Club have had a whirlwind year to date and the action continues as the club volunteers serve their community with...
Celebrating a century of life
According to Enid Baker, the secret to living a long life is good eating, no men and no children.
Over the weekend, Miss Baker’s...
Saying no to CQ ‘brain drain’
Husband and wife Nathan and Jordja Hutcheon want to buck the trend of creative young people leaving the CQ region.
The Rockhampton couple met in...
Success against the odds
Karen Messmer, 16, is an amazing young lady on an amazing journey as she reaches for the stars in spite of ongoing health challenges...
Carols by the Beach
An estimated crowd of over 4,000 people brought pillows, blankets and Christmas cheer to Yeppoon’s Main Beach Sunday night to celebrate the festive season...
Short memories on Ring Road
As Transport and Main Roads Minister, it’s important to clear up some highly misleading political misinformation that’s been peddled about the Rockhampton Ring Road...
Christmas is here at Theodore
Last few days have seen some big Christmas functions around Theodore.
Theodore has it seems got into the Christmas festivities. Around 20 years ago, Theodore...
Report calls for new laws to stop fake art
The Productivity Commission is calling for new laws to stop the misappropriation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and culture, in its final...
Call to visit SA Riverland despite floods
South Australia's premier has urged tourists not to forget the state's Riverland as surging Murray waters continue to inundate riverside properties.
Peter Malinauskas says...
WBHHS chair says claims against hospital are “not on“
Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service board chair Peta Jamieson has rejected calls to sack the board and chief executive officer.
A petition calling...
Final door closes on Mayor’s audit call
A forensic audit of the previous Ipswich City Council’s financial records will not be carried out, despite current Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding’s request to...

















