Spring show is on the way
The Rockhampton Orchid Society Inc. is proud to present their annual Spring Show on Saturday, 24 September and Sunday, 25 September at the Frenchville...
Pausing and taking the time to listen to the younger generation
I have often heard negative commentary about the younger members of our community, and in a variety of contexts.
They seem to be blamed for...
$35K grants round open for locals
The last round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund for 2022 is open and Member for Keppel Brittany Lauga is urging community groups to...
Relay For Life needs support
Relay For Life needs your help.
Following the celebration of its 20th Rockhampton Relay in August, where an amazing $87,000 was raised, this wonderful community...
Aftermath of coast fire
At 1am on 13 October 1930, a large fire destroyed five business premises in Yeppoon’s James Street: AK Findlay’s drapery, Buckley’s newsagency, Strow’s chemist...
Tracking business metrics
Running a business can be overwhelming. There is so much to do and somehow everything you do creates even more things to do!
Some...
Roses or thorns for CQ?
The Chamber’s September members meeting earlier this week took a different form to usual, as participating members talked in depth about current issues affecting...
No farmer, no farm
There’s a common misconception among city folk that life on the farm is a carefree existence.
Sunny days full of fresh air and the joys...
Passionate about industry
Rockhampton Regional Council is passionate about working with industry and through the dedicated team at Advance Rockhampton continues on a journey of regional growth.
As...
Konomie clean-up and care
Capricorn Coast Landcare volunteers took a trip to Konomie (North Keppel Island) last week and sightseeing was the last thing on their mind as...
From pizzas to donuts
Making the change from pizzas to donuts has been a sweet success for Kirsty Carvey and her team.
Kirsty previously ran Pizza Guardians at 143...
Rotary Billy Cart Dash fun
The JRT Rotary Billy Cart Dash held at St Brendan’s College on 11 September was a huge success with people of all ages coming...
The true value of the coal industry to CQ
If Central Queensland were a person, coal would be the blood that ran through its veins.
Our region relies so heavily on the coal industry.
Too...
