Warm welcome for climate law ‘springboard’
Conservation and environmental groups have welcomed the passing of the Albanese government's signature climate change bill enshrining emissions reductions targets into law.
The bill...
Focus on NT cop at inquest to be debated
An inquest into the death of an Indigenous teenager shot dead by a Northern Territory policeman will turn its attention to controversial evidence about...
At least 11 die when boat sinks in Brazil
A passenger boat carrying dozens of people in Brazil's northern region has sunk, leaving at least 11 people dead and several still unaccounted for,...
Ukraine claims big recapture of territory
Ukraine has hailed a lightning counteroffensive it said had recaptured swathes of its territory in the east and south, as US Secretary of State...
Kim vows N.Korea will never give up nukes
North Korea has passed a law enshrining the right to use pre-emptive nuclear strikes to protect itself, a move leader Kim Jong-un says makes...
Raising funds for the RFDS
More than 180 people attended the Rockhampton RFDS Volunteer Auxiliary's latest morning tea at the Frenchville Sports Club on Wednesday, 7 August.
The event, which...
Praise for SES volunteers
The future of the State Emergency Service in Central Queensland is in safe hands after the most outstanding volunteers were awarded during this SES...
Raiders embrace underdog tag
Melbourne head into Saturday's NRL elimination final against Canberra as deserved favourites, but Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has a simple answer to that: "I...
Council practiced and prepared for flood season
Rockhampton Regional Council held its annual flood barrier exercise this week to familiarise officers with the barrier's safe and rapid deployment in preparation for...
Mask mandate ends on international flights
Masks are no longer compulsory on international flights to Australia as COVID-19 rules relax across the country.
The mandate ended at 12.01am on Friday but...
Grevillea’s bird appeal
One of the greatest pleasures you can receive from a garden is to have it in full bloom and just sitting back and watching...
Electric car no saviour
This week an electric car's battery ran dead near a coal mine in West Virginia. Six coal miners helped push the car to the...
Putt doubles up with CQ
After an up-and-down season, Central Queensland coach Lionel Harbin reflected on his team’s efforts.
Recently, the club hosted its annual awards night, where the top...
