OPINION: Canberra returns
This week was the first week back at school for Parliament. It was a sombre and surreal start for the year.
We started sadly with...
Community has ‘right to be safe’
Responding to Rocky Tobacconist manager Ali Kanjo's comments about safety in Rockhampton, Member for Rockhampton Barry O'Rourke said every Queenslander had a right to...
‘Machete robbery’ costs store
The manager of a Musgrave Street tobacconist who thwarted an attempted armed robbery by a machete-wielding bandit on Monday, 6 February, says he’s had...
Gulls love some fish and chips
Probably the best-known bird in all of Australia would be the silver gull.
I would think that most readers of this column, at some time...
Rockhampton’s first mayor honoured
Descendents of Rockhampton's first mayor and businessman John Palmer gathered alongside the Fitzroy River to unveil a seat dedicated to his memory on Wednesday,...
Black & White cabs back on the line
Black & White Cabs, rocked last week by a cyber attack, has restored its phone booking systems.
The taxi firm announced that as of...
Police crack down on property crime
More than 200 people have been arrested for property offences in the Capricornia Police District in 2023, with police reassuring residents that inroads are...
Palmer mine rejected
Environmental groups have praised Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek's decision to reject a controversial Central Queensland mine which had the potential to create up...
Aussie Award winners
Eight lucky recipients have received a token of appreciation from the Rockhampton region for their efforts throughout the community.
The Australia Day award ceremony at...
Songs of folktales
Music in the air with CQ singer-songwriter Kate Mahood releasing her latest single on Friday, 11 February.
A self-taught singer-songwriter who has only been performing...
Works to begin at car park
Weather permitting, February will see major rehabilitation work commence at the multi-storey car park in the Yeppoon CBD.
The rusty-looking metal façade on the upper...
Outback Mind calling for CQ circles
The Outback Mind Foundation founder Aaron Schultz is seeking men across Central Queensland to start up open men’s circles across the region in a...
Shock Horror, Rocky has a showstopper
The Rocky Horror Show has returned to Rockhampton’s Pilbeam Theatre, and audiences can be assured that the “antici…pation” is worth it.
One of the most...
