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Rockhampton Zoo finally has answers

Following the devastating loss of two beloved animals in 2022, Rockhampton Zoo finally has answers on the causes of their deaths. Holly the chimpanzee passed...

Govt steps in with water funds

Mayor Tony Williams and Rockhampton Region Councillors broke into applause this week at news the State Government will provide a special assistance package to...

Car thefts double

The Queensland Opposition has slammed Queensland’s youth crime crisis, with car thefts reaching record highs. January 2023 marked a yearly increase of 102 per cent...

Money stolen from wildlife warrior

Local wildlife warrior Owen Harris 8, has been left devastated after a money tin meant for helping animals was stolen earlier this week. The...

Legal trailblazer’s OAM honour

Solicitor Vicki Jackson has been honoured for almost half a century of service to the legal profession, receiving a Medal of the Order of...

Distilling a batch of tourism potential

Development of a small batch gin distillery could prove just the tipple to attract more tourists off the Warrego Highway and into Roma. The Maranoa...

Bundy is ready to Go Off

Bundaberg Regional Council has launched a new marketing campaign following the announcement of the region’s ECO Destination Certification on Wednesday. Mayor Jack Dempsey revealed the...

The importance of local sport

When growing up, sport was a huge part of my life and my development. According to Health Direct, organised sport has many physical, developmental, psychological,...

Former Emerald police officer awarded Australian Police Medal

Twelve members of the Queensland Police Service, including a former Emerald officer, were awarded the Australian Police Medal in recognition of their astonishing contribution...

Rocky precinct under the knife with new laws

Queensland Police will have greater powers so they can check whether people are carrying knives in Rockhampton’s Safe Night Precinct (SNP) if a new...

Opening a love for books

Getting children to read may be difficult, but according to a CQUniversity professor, there are ways to help foster a love of reading. CQUniversity’s...

Running rings around pollies

Another step in the enduring will it or won’t it start Rockhampton Ring Road. Now I read with interest in our own CQ Today that...

Boyce’s spill motion fails, Littleproud remains Nats’ leader

Flynn MP Colin Boyce has issued a statement after his bid for a leadership spill motion against incumbent David Littleproud failed on Monday. "The leadership...