Report shows land clearing down 40 per cent
Resources Minister Scott Stewart released the annual Statewide Landcover and Trees Study (SLATS) reporting, which shows overall clearing in 2019-20 has fallen nearly 40...
Fastnets and Flying Fish
Emerald's Ian Rankine will be one of the crew on a race yacht in the 2022 Sydney to Hobart race.
Ian has...
Best water conditions in years at Fairbairn Dam, but beware…
Sunwater is urging visitors to take extra care when enjoying the Fairbairn Dam and other waterways in regional Queensland over the summer holiday season....
Council reviews park upgrades
Rockhampton Regional Council has recently undertaken some park and playground updates across the area.
Parks, Sports and Public Spaces Councillor Cherie Rutherford said parks and...
Increase in temporary flood barrier
Rockhampton Regional Council has put $300,000 towards an extra temporary flood barrier in Berserker during river flood events to mitigate the impact of floodwaters...
Christmas food inflated
I am sucker for Christmas time. I always blow our budget on food and presents but it is Christmas!
I worry though that this Christmas...
Lions’ scholarship support.
The Lions Club of Emu Park recently celebrated the graduation of their inaugural
CQUni Cares Lions Club of Emu Park scholarship recipient, Temil Ludwig.
Proudly supporting...
Remembering ‘Uncle Richie’
At Council chambers in Goondoon Street, a flag flies at half-mast.
A sign of respect - of honour - of loss - for a life...
Have yourself a waste-wise Christmas
Rockhampton Regional Council is reminding residents to think sustainably this festive season and reduce waste.
Waste and Recycling Councillor Shane Latcham said there were plenty...
Dog trapping workshop a success
Last week, a wild dog trapping workshop by Ecosure took place in Springsure for local residents.
Uncontained dogs can lead to uncontrolled mating so it's...
Families struggling to make ends meet
Christmas is not necessarily the most wonderful time of the year for some working parents in Rockhampton, a shocking cost-of-living report has found.
The Queensland...
Designing a fabulous Christmas
Christmas is a time that means many different things to many different people and that also flows through to decorating of the house and...
Fitzroy River reaches minor flood level, still rising
The Fitzroy River reached the minor flood level of seven metres on Tuesday night, with the current height at 7.1 metres as of Wednesday...
