North Korea fires suspected ICBM
North Korea has conducted what is thought to be its largest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test ever, the South Korean and Japanese militaries say,...
West slams Russian ‘barbarism’ in Ukraine
Western leaders have piled on military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine and denounced Moscow's invasion of its neighbour as "barbarism" as thousands in besieged...
Rents on the rise again
Having spent time recently in other CQ centres it was no surprise to learn that the shortage of rental housing is not unique...
Huge shift in funeral culture
With limited places left at Livingstone Shire cemeteries, the new Capricorn Coast Memorial Parklands have been touted as the solution moving into the future...
Aviation Fixation
Work on Alliance Airlines' new $60 million aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul facility is well underway at the Rockhampton Airport.
The construction process was inspected...
Hastings on the hunt
Having divided his youth between Rockhampton, Moranbah, Mackay and Papua New Guinea as his father moved with work, it was natural for James Martin...
Myrtle from the Mount
You might have heard of the Mount Morgan Wattle but have you heard of the Mount Morgan Myrtle?
Mount Morgan CQWA president Arlene Roberts said...
Demand skyrockets for celebrant
Leaving her full-time job to focus solely on her civil celebrant business, Leanne Smith is moving with the times to expand her role as...
Sustainable way of life
Anyone who knows me understands I’m not afraid of change or innovation.
And anyone who’s ever had a conversation with me – heard me...
Future depends on coal
This week Australia gifted 70,000 tonnes of coal to Ukraine to help their war effort. We are a long way from this conflict and...
Lynchy’s Jokes of the Week
1/ A mother attended a wedding with her young daughter.
It was her daughter’s first time ever going to a wedding.
When the bride began walking...
Another year of fun and learning for U3A
The annual general meeting of U3A Rockhampton and District was held on 7 March at Frenchville Sports Club with a new committee taking up...
