Lethal force on the table in PNG hostage situation
Papua New Guinea police remain locked in negotiations with criminals who have taken an Australian professor and three university students hostage.
Police Commissioner David Manning...
Roundabout for ’black spot’ intersection
A problem intersection is set to be transformed, with Rockhampton Regional Council starting works at the corner of East and Stanley streets this week...
Bonza’s big day is almost here
Bonza’s first flight from Rockhampton to Townsville hits the skies on Friday, and Rockhampton Airport chair Neil Fisher is excited for the possibilities the...
Political fighting preventing action
A local MP, and the state’s only representative of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party, believes all sides of politics need to work together to...
Coast Guard activities
This week once again saw varying sea conditions resulting in a reduction in boating activity.
Coast Guard Yeppoon had three calls for assistance this week....
Two Rocky men charged
Two men have been charged with multiple offences by Rockhampton Criminal Investigation Branch detectives after an alleged break-and-enter on Friday, 10 February.
The men,...
Community grants open for applications
Livingstone Shire community groups and sporting clubs can now apply for a share of funding to deliver innovative projects and programs, thanks to Livingstone...
Making of a paramedic
A few columns ago, I wrote about the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS). The professionalism, dedication and resilience of paramedics and emergency medical dispatchers deeply...
Samantha stands strong
For over two decades, teams of people have walked in support of Rockhampton’s Relay For Life to acknowledge that cancer never sleeps.
This year’s...
Mayors Desk – Illegal dumping has been a scourge in our shire for many...
It literally costs council (therefore ratepayers) tens of thousands of dollars each year to clean up waste dumped illegally by lazy, inconsiderate people who...
Rolling into fun
Whether it’s your first time in skates or a long time, the Rocky Rollers are excited to see more people strap in and start...
Council media an election concern
Bundaberg Regional Council’s controversial ‘news’ service BundabergNow is looming as a local government election issue in 2024, after local state MP Tom Smith raised...
Bowls results from Central Queensland’s greens
ROCKHAMPTON AND INDOOR BOWLS ASSOCIATION
22 March: Drawn pairs were held at Kent Street Hall for a 9.30am start. Winner of the day with 33...
