A ‘paw-some’ donation
There was a lot of tail-wagging at Peries IGA on Dean Street as the store donated over $2,000 to Capricorn Animal Aid.
Pink the...
$50,000 keeps doctors flying
About 225 people attended the RFDS Rockhampton Volunteer Auxiliary's final morning tea for 2022 on Wednesday, 30 November, with a cheque for $50,000 presented...
Wendy’s passion for fashion
East St seamstress Wendy Mylrea's love of 'upstyling' clothing has led to plenty of accolades, with her work gaining recognition from fashion house Caprice.
In...
Smoooth success for juice bar
Dedication to healthy fast food has led to awards success, with Smoooth Juice taking home Best Medium Business at the 2022 Best in Business...
New safety campaign targets Queensland farming’s biggest killer
The State Government is urging Queenslanders to be safe on quad bikes, with a new campaign shining a spotlight on the fact they are...
Letters to the editor
Thank you
Recently on a busy Saturday morning, I, an 80-year-old grandmother, dashed into Allenstown Woolworths for a few items when I felt the...
Late November rain
Moisture laden air from the tropics enhanced by an Upper Trough ( UT) dumped heavy rain across most of Capricornia and the Central Highlands.
This...
Nationals say ‘no’ to Indigenous Voice
CQ federal Nationals' MPs Michelle Landry and Colin Boyce have dug in their heels against an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, saying most Indigenous locals...
Rain falls to deter cattle sale
With the current wet conditions, CQLX Combined Agents yarded 987 head on Wednesday, comprising of 580 Steers, 270 Heifers, 110 Cows, 12 Cows and...
Service reopening on GKI
Great Keppel Island is abuzz with activity as current lease holders of the former GKI Resort, Tower Holdings prepare to reopen the water sports...
Graffiti spree paints a problem police want to solve
Emerald Police are investigating several complaints of graffiti that have occurred over the weekend.
The suspects have been targeting businesses, community sporting infrastructure...
Walkway collapses
A popular walkway along the Fitzroy River collapsed earlier this week after the recent rain event caused erosion damage to the bank.
The damaged...
History of ‘sand yachts’ on the beach
Capricorn Coast beaches have been a venue for fun and recreation for many years.
Once the tide recedes, there is a very large area of...
