A season for reflection
For over four years now, I have had the honour and privilege of sharing my musings in this weekly newspaper.
Each year, around this...
Victims mourned as community stands strong
Iconic landmarks across Australia were lit up overnight as the country mourns those who died in a horror terror attack as gun reforms loom....
Donations support RFDS
A cheque for $140,000 was presented to the Royal Flying Doctor Service on Wednesday, 3 December, at the RFDS Rockhampton Volunteer Auxiliary's final morning...
Lights shining in the darkness
One of my favourite joys about Christmas is Christmas lights!
This year our local church has decorated our buildings with thousands of lights.
As a kid,...
Unwrap a lifetime of love
As the holidays approach, Rockhampton Regional Council is encouraging residents to make adoption their first choice when looking for the perfect gift, a furry...
Road safety doesn’t take a holiday at Christmas
Rockhampton Regional Council is reminding the community that road safety doesn’t take a holiday over the festive period.
Infrastructure Councillor Marika Taylor said in the...
Progress on CQ health projects
Major hospital projects aimed at expanding access to healthcare services in Central Queensland have reached key construction milestones.
Works are progressing at Rockhampton and Gladstone...
Man dead in Kinka Beach crash
The Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash in Kinka Beach on Sunday, 14 December.
Police believe that around 3.19am, the vehicle...
Looking deeper than the numbers
Earlier this year, Energy Minister Chris Bowen crowed that Australia had reduced its emissions to 440 million tonnes, "which is 28 per cent below...
Tackling the scourge of elder abuse in Queensland
Twelve months ago, the Education, Arts and Communities Committee was entrusted with the task of investigating the topic of elder abuse in Queensland.
This week,...
Childcare crisis solutions identified
Increasing long day care services, establishing in-region staff training and boosting a recruitment campaign are key recommendations of an early childhood education and care...
Stay safe on our roads
I would like to urge everyone across our region to be extra vigilant on the roads now that school holidays are underway.
It’s critical for...
Local legend celebrates 90 years
Local legend Peter Craig celebrated his 90th birthday at the Gracemere Hotel on Saturday, 18 April, surrounded by friends, family and locals.
He was joined...
