The craft of martial arts
I was reminded recently of the importance of self-defence and martial arts.
I spent 15 years in Rockhampton and Brisbane, practising this skill from...
A brief history of NAIDOC
From 1940 until 1955, the Day of Mourning was held annually on the Sunday before Australia Day and was known as Aborigines Day.
In...
Reflection of NAIDOC
NAIDOC Week for us is a chance to gather and celebrate as one community.
Whether you are Indigenous or non-Indigenous it is a chance...
Celebrating NAIDOC
National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday) to celebrate and recognise the...
2022 NAIDOC Entrants
Andrew Young, 19.
Who is your sponsor?
I’m thankful to have The Capricorn Coast Indigenous Mob sponsor me. They are a small non-profit group on...
Coast Guard activities
Monday 19 June
Coast Guard Yeppoon received a request for assistance from a Marine Assist member in a 10m yacht with 2POB that had engine...
Big win in ATM battle
Last week was a big win thanks to CQ today. The ATM teller machine broke down again. Intermittent fault caused some cards to be...
Rocky to host U3A conference
Recently a team of seven U3A Rockhampton and District members attended the Queensland 2022 U3A Network State Conference at Pine Rivers.
During the...
Teary eyes at High Tea for the Hounds
There wasn’t a dry eye in the house when veteran Laurie Cattanach shared how his loyal Assistance Dog Buddy changed his life at PTSD...
Nazi speech to send ‘powerful’ message
A Melbourne principal wanted to make a powerful speech about the Christchurch terror attacks when he used racial slurs and discussed his family's Nazi...
NASA rocket to launch from Arnhem Land
One of the world's oldest living cultures is helping scientists understand galaxies and stars with the launch of the first of three NASA rockets...
Booze now, pay later apps prompt concern
Pubs and clubs across Australia are letting patrons to buy now, pay later when it comes to alcohol, and experts are concerned the shift...
Big break for Rocky ED
Rockhampton Hospital’s emergency department can expect some relief with the opening of a new Orthopaedics Clinic.
For the second time in less than a week,...
