Truly chilly morning
It's the end of August and Rockhampton recorded its coldest morning of the year.
On Thursday morning the mercury bottomed out at 4.7C beating; the...
Qlders told face masks indoors not needed
Queensland authorities are no longer advising people to wear face masks indoors, except vulnerable residents, as the state's third COVID-19 wave fades.
Authorities recorded eight...
100 happy years
2022 is the 100th birthday of Cadbury chocolates, Arnott's Orange Slice, Time Magazine and the BBC.
It's also the 100th birthday of Rockhampton's Leonard Hogan,...
Blessed to reach 90
By rights he "shouldn't even be here" but Sir Graham McCamley says he considers himself blessed to reach his 90th birthday.
The legendary Central Queensland...
Looking to a strong future
Last week Rockhampton Bowen Basin Mining Club held a luncheon to remind attendees of the continued importance of metallurgical coal in a low-carbon future,...
with author Alyssa Montgomery
What is your greatest achievement?
Being a mother.
What is your favourite movie?
Ever after.
If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
Right...
Remembering the sacrifice of others and the lessons we learn over time
Last week on the 18th of August, it was Vietnam Veterans Day.
It was also the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in...
New tradies in the works
About 40 high school students got to try their hand at brick laying, basic construction, plumbing and electrical skills as part of Construction Skills...
World Singing Day
Every year on the third Saturday in October, World Singing Day encourages people around the globe to come together in groups and sing.
Capricorn...
How a single print led to a solo exhibition
Favourable public response to one photograph in an exhibition at Rockhampton Art Gallery in 2019 has led to a solo exhibition by photographer Joachim...
To the bride and groom
After meeting 12 years ago, Matthew proposed to Brooke on top of Kemp Hill on Christmas Day.
With only six months to plan and...
Flashback to Findlay’s first store
The Capricorn Coast Historical Society sent this photo of Andrew Knight Findlay’s first store in Yeppoon, located on the north-west corner of James and...
Reclaiming community through thoughtful discomfort
Have you ever asked “but why?” so many times that the answers start to feel uncomfortable?
That discomfort, often avoided, is where depth and...
