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Career change is just purr-fect

Feline fancier Tracey Austin was a police officer for 15 years before leaving to take up a very different vocation - running a cat-themed...

Seaweed to soak up nitrogen

Farming seaweed in targeted locations across the Great Barrier Reef could be the solution to safely soaking up excessive nitrogen that is damaging coastal...

Maritime Museum’s new era

The Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) has unveiled design concepts for a new-look Maritime Museum, which is expected to put the region’s rich history in...

Here comes the Sun

CQ artists are brightening up Rockhampton's Kern Arcade with an exhibition showcasing the sun. Coordinator Ainslie McMahon said 'Sun' took a closer look at the...

Brewing a passion for beer

Craft beer has become a way of life for Carl Legros, who was named Queensland Amateur Brewer of 2020 in September. Mr Legros’ win at...

Capricornian sticks by community

While Covid-19 has put pressure on the big banks, Rockhampton credit union The Capricornian has continued to prosper throughout the pandemic. Chief Executive Officer Dale...

Jack celebrates Anzac spirit

Remembrance Day at the Gracemere and District RSL Sub-Branch was well attended, with the event culminating in some light refreshments and a a presentation. Jack...

Praise for Strelow

Prominent members of the CQ business community have come out in support of former Rockhampton Mayor Margaret Strelow following her shock resignation. Cr Strelow resigned...

Sprint Saturday at the Velodrome

ROCKHAMPTON CYCLING CLUB The weekend saw a double-header of fantastic racing at the Kenrick Tucker Velodrome. Friday night produced another massive turnout of 42 riders...

Challenge accepted for Paige

High achieving Rockhampton CQUniverity student Paige Benson has made her mark in the national finals of the AMP University Challenge. The Challenge is an opportunity...

A community Christmas tree at Gladstone Airport

The Gladstone Airports Corporation and A Country Arts Practice have created ‘Art-Port’, a public art space in the terminal that showcases community art projects...

Indigenous photographer celebrates NAIDOC

‘Always Was. Always Will Be’ is this year’s NAIDOC Week Celebrations theme - a theme that rings true for emerging photographer Trent White. NAIDOC Week...

Echoes through Rockhampton

As the country begins to re-embrace live music, Australia’s own Echoes of Pink Floyd Signs of Life Tour promises to take audiences on a...