2023, the ‘year of recycling’
2023 will mark a new era of sustainability in the South Burnett.
On Monday, 2 January yellow-lidded bins will be rolled out across the...
Thousands view Benedict’s body at Vatican
Tens of thousands of people have queued at St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican to pay their last respects to the late Pope Emeritus...
Bill Cosby faces new sex abuse lawsuit
A woman who alleges Bill Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her in 1986 is suing the comedian-actor, NBCUniversal and other companies in New York,...
Detecting fun for young gun
With finds including old coins and spoons to a police officer’s missing wedding ring, Young Guns Metal Detectors is all about giving back to...
Qld road toll the worst in a decade
Fifty-two people lost their lives on Central Queensland roads in 2022 compared to 34 in 2021 and 29 in 2020.
Across Queensland, over 290...
Property market still hot in CQ
While 2021 was summed up as being a cracker of a year for real estate, 2022 was described as still moderately strong and levelling...
Rocky and Gracemere property hotspots
Rockhampton and Gracemere seem to have overtaken the Capricorn Coast as the region’s property hot spot, according to Herron Todd White’s latest report.
However, valuer...
NKorea’s Kim wants larger nuclear arsenal
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for developing new intercontinental ballistic missiles and a larger nuclear arsenal to counter US-led threats, amid...
Govt eyes China Covid management
China's management of Covid-19 will be one of the main influences on Australia's economy this year, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.
Beijing last month announced it...
Andrews ramps up primary care pressure
Overhauling Australia's ailing primary care network will be a top priority for Victoria at national cabinet this year.
Visiting a newly opened urgent primary care...
News in brief
Are thieves screwing with you?
Rockhampton Neighbourhood Watch has donated a number of one-way screws to the Rockhampton Police.
These screws are now offered...
Letters to the Editor
Centrelink 'against our most vulnerable'
Centrelink legislation is in drastic need of reform.
The Social Security Act and Social Security (Amendments) Act each contain over 1000...
High achiever shines
A series of high ATAR achievers from Yeppoon State High School have celebrated outstanding results, with one graduate describing receiving hers as both extremely...
