Suu Kyi gets more jail in corruption cases
A court in military-ruled Myanmar has sentenced deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi to six years in prison after finding her guilty in four...
Fun times at the nightclub
Locals flocked to the nightclubs in Rockhampton’s CBD to catch up with friends and get down on the dancefloor.
See the social photos taken...
Pregnant mum ’failed’ by Vic healthcare
Hours after losing her baby girl, Annie O’Brien lost her life in a Melbourne private hospital, prompting a years long fight by her family...
Fire recovery ’to cost $16 billion a year’
It will cost $16 billion a year to partially restore the environmental damage done by the Black Summer bushfires, scientists say.
Researchers from the University...
Indigenous treaty path
Indigenous people will be able to give evidence about injustices committed against them in Queensland as part of the state’s plans to sign a treaty...
More shelling near Ukraine nuclear plant
Ukrainian and Russian-installed officials have reported shelling near Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, with both sides blaming each other days after the world nuclear...
Locals honour Vietnam veterans
Vietnam veteran Bob Holmes is expecting up to 200 people at Cockscomb Veterans Bush Retreat to commemorate Vietnam Veterans’ Day on Thursday, 18 August.
The...
Push against judging peers
Rockhampton Regional Council will push for a change to local government legislation that will see them removed from judging their peers after they are...
Tribute for Aussie drag
Australia’s most sought-after drag queens will take to the stage in the glittering drag spectacular Prada Clutch’s: All-Drag Revue.
Coming to the Pilbeam Theatre on...
Qld business downcast amid strong earnings
Queensland businesses are less confident about the next 12 months despite enjoying solid sales and revenue.
Some 42 per cent of businesses say sales and...
Papua New Guinea students choose Rockhampton as study destination
An ad in the local Port Moresby newspaper promoting an information session about studying in Rockhampton sparked the interest of a group of PNG...
Humpback highway gets busy
It’s the time of year for extravagant tail-slapping displays and breathtaking breaches, as thousands of nature’s majestic giants hit the ‘humpback highway’ on their...
News in Brief
Midgee - Light plane crash
Emergency services were called to Midgee at around 10am on Wednesday, 18 November, to reports a light airplane had...
