Rail corridor still closed
With recovery work still underway, Aurizon says a major rail corridor could be closed until Thursday, 9 February after a freight train derailed at...
Release the Barras
The region may be small, but is the home to mighty things, such as our famous cattle and the barramundi in the Fitzroy River....
Still no funds for flood victims
The Salvation Army is currently in Ipswich continuing to help victims of the 2022 floods, but there’s still no update from the Ipswich Community...
New recruits ready as 10 join the region
Rockhampton is set to receive five new police officers after 89 recruits graduated from the Queensland Police Academy in Oxley on Thursday, 2 February....
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,...
David Attenborough’s 100th marked by three new shows
Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday will be celebrated with three new shows, the BBC has announced.
The broadcaster will mark Sir David's "extraordinary milestone" on...
