US condemns Russian drone attacks
The United States will hold Russia accountable for "war crimes", the White House says, after Russia attacked Ukrainian cities with drones during morning rush...
Inflation back on consumers’ minds
The weak Australian dollar and an uptick in petrol prices have consumers worried about rising prices.
Consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest level since...
Qld could have ‘pent up’ housing demand
Queensland housing demand is set to outpace population growth with the number of households growing as they shrink in size, a new study shows.
The...
New aircraft for RFDS
The Royal Flying Doctor Service has unveiled the first of a new fleet of aircraft it says will revolutionise aeromedical care in Australia. ...
New UK finance minister reverses tax plan
Britain's new finance minister Jeremy Hunt has sought to rebuild investor confidence in the UK by reversing nearly all of Prime Minister Liz Truss's...
Jack Charles honoured in Melbourne
A state funeral was held in Melbourne to honour the Indigenous elder and storyteller Uncle Jack Charles.
The service was held at Hamer Hall on...
Growing up, Rocky
After writing two poetry books, author Patty Beecham has decided to pen a memoir about growing up in Rockhampton.
MsBeecham said her book ‘Growing up,...
FOGO trial ‘wheely’ good
Rockhampton Regional Council has officially marked the end of the Food and Garden Organics (FOGO) trial period, but the service is set to continue...
Life lessons with a pole dancer
Have you heard the joke about the bearded 61-year-old man who showed off his pole dancing skills on national television? If you watched Australia’s...
Farewelling a great dad, loving husband and doting grandfather
Last week my family and I laid to rest my dear father William Bruce Martin. Following is a small extract from my eulogy.
My father...
Looking to the future of work
Five hundred Queensland businesses have provided insight into trends among the workforce as they move into the future.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry...
Sharing their love of rail
The Friends of Archer Park are celebrating their 30th anniversary on Thursday, 20 October, but for the dedicated volunteers who support the rail museum...
Coach Kingston funds Olympic dream
Rocky City Swimming Club head coach and Splash Aquatics Group owner Shane Kingston is pouring $350,000 of his own money to help Rockhampton reach...
