Queen and Barry Streets carpark to close
Livingstone Shire Council has resolved to end the lease of the temporary car park at the intersection of Queen and Barry Streets, streamlining car...
Howling good time at new playground
Ernie the Dingo isn't just a piece of playground equipment, he's a work of art.
The dingo-themed play feature is pride of place at the...
Hope for a better future
The community gathered at the Frenchville Sports Club for a panel discussion and to fundraise for Share the Dignity as part of the Rockhampton...
Men’s and women’s sheds unite
A Women’s Shed and Men’s Shed joined forces on Tuesday, 7 March to grow the shed movement that has taken Australia by storm.
The women,...
Local legend celebrates 94 years
Local Capricorn Coast Legend Brian Dorey OAM BEM JP celebrated 94 years of a whirlwind life this week culminating in a low key birthday...
Breaking youth crime cycle
Minister for Children and Youth Justice Leanne Linard met with youth justice and police co-responders in Rockhampton this week to provide an update on...
Man in custody after alleged stabbing
A Sunshine Coast man has been remanded in custody following an alleged wounding in Allenstown on Monday, 6 March.
Clynt Frederick Ellis, 47, was...
Public call for help after alleged attack
A 73-year-old man required medical attention at Rockhampton Hospital after sustaining facial injuries after an alleged attempted robbery on Friday, 3 March.
Detective Acting...
Third man charged in alleged post office theft
A third man has been charged following an alleged break-and-enter at Rockhampton’s Australia Post mail centre on Elphinstone St on Saturday, 25 February.
Detective...
Longreach welcomes its newest Councillor
Longreach welcomes its newest Division One Councillor, grazier David Paterson, after a neck-to-neck election race.
The Longreach Regional Council By-Election was held Saturday, February 11,...
’Barron buildings’ set to go
A row of dilapidated buildings on a Kingaroy main street will soon be no more, after council has begun demolition and land-clearing works this...
Reflections from out west
I spent a great deal of last week driving out west.
I visited Nebo, Moranbah, Clermont, Sarina, and all points in between.
It was...

















