Disaster Preparation at Zoo
The furry, feathery and scaly friends of the Rockhampton region now have extra precautions in the event of a disaster, receiving $503,000 from the...
Many Small Steps
We often think of change as something that happens all at once. Something that is suddenly and completely different – you graduate, move house,...
Time for State Government to step up on youth crime
Youth crime in Capricornia and indeed all of Queensland is a huge problem and like most people I am tired of it. Last week...
Yeppoon RSL stalwart passes
Yeppoon RSL sub-branch lost one of its own on Friday 3 February when former Navy Lieutenant Commander Bruce Robert Sloper, aged 76, passed away...
Earthquake kills at least 3700 in Turkey and Syria
A huge earthquake has killed more than 3700 people across a swathe of Turkey and northwest Syria, with freezing winter weather adding to the...
Tropical quoll subspecies ‘nearing brink of extinction’
The northern spotted-tail quoll is close to becoming critically endangered, with fewer than 250 remaining in a handful of small and declining populations.
Researchers from the...
Business owners optimistic about CBD’s future
Business owners are optimistic about the future of the Nicholas Street Precinct and, as the barricades come down, there’s a growing positivity, celebrating the...
No thawing of wage-freeze policy
The big freeze continues at the Maranoa Regional Council as the majority of councillors voted to knock back a four per cent pay increase...
Professor keeps giving with scholarship
A new scholarship will provide eligible education graduates from CQUniversity with a significant boost upon completion of their degrees.
The $5,000 donation has been generously...
Terrifying dog attack
Theodore Newsagency owner Denise Fowkes will never forget the terrifying experience of seeing her beloved Belgian Shepherd Moe attacked by a vicious dog.
Denise was...
Calling all young writers
Capricorn Coast Writers Festival is calling for all budding writers to enter the festivals student short story competition opening on March 1 in the...
New dean brings fresh focus
A newly-appointed CQUniversity Dean hopes to infuse his School of Education and the Arts with a fresh focus on social justice with a vision...
Added bonus for Rocky Horror fans
Rockhampton just can’t get enough of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Due to massive demand, an eighth and final performance has been added to...
