News in brief
Have your say on cattle branding
The Queensland Government is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the state’s branding and earmarking legislation.
Agricultural Industry Development and...
Rugby league match ends on a high with charity the true winner
It was a tough match between the Queensland Police and Queensland Corrective Services, but the two sides came together to fight for one common...
Listen to the people
Every job has its ups and downs; every job has its wins and losses, but imagine having your colleagues or customers only ever point...
Break-ins beyond a joke
Intersport Yeppoon owners Anne Fursman and Erin Kruse have experienced four break-ins in four months and no solutions are yet in site.
Anne said after...
Libraries sharing Saturday hours
Rockhampton Regional Council will be alternating the opening of the Mount Morgan Library and Gracemere Library on Saturdays until the end of the year.
Assistant...
E-Scooters have arrived
The 12-month trial for electric scooters (e-scooters) in Yeppoon begins on Thursday with Livingstone councillors hailing them as a boon for the region.
The fleet...
Coast Guard activities
Wet and windy weather during the week kept most boaties off the water which resulted in a
quiet week for Coast Guard with no activations....
Police officer arrested
A police Inspector from the Central Region has been suspended from duty with the Queensland Police Service.
The 50-year-old male police officer was arrested...
Ring Road convoy hits Canberra
The Start Rockhampton Ring Road convoy arrived in Canberra on Monday morning, with CQ industry leaders ready to spread their message in our nation's...
Minister says suburbs stay put
Residents in Glenlee, Rockyview and Glendale will now have some clarity following an announcement on Monday that the current boundaries between Livingstone Shire Council...
Awards Empire grows
Empire Apartment Hotel's winning streak at the Queensland Tourism Awards continues, with the Rockhampton venue picking up another two awards from the Queensland Tourism...
Rescues at Stanage and Emu Park
It has been a busy start to the working week for RACQ CapRescue with two tasks in just a few hours this morning.
The first...
BOM boss defends bungled $96m website upgrade
The newly-minted boss of Australia's national weather agency has tried to shut down a brewing political storm, defending its $96.5 million website overhaul.
Bureau of...
