Volvo shocks with EV plan
Car giant Volvo has shocked the motoring industry, announcing plans to stop selling petrol vehicles in Australia by 2026, with a top executive calling...
Companies fined $33.5m over NBN claims
Three broadband internet providers have been fined $33.5 million after failing to ensure some customers could achieve internet speeds they were paying for.
Telstra will...
Timber in abundance
While most builders have been screaming for building supplies since COVID slowed down the supply chain, Ken Hay from K and S Decking, Timber...
CQ high achiever leaves his mark
Dr Paul James McCosker passed away at home in Yeppoon surrounded by family on 7 October 2022 at the age of 90 after a...
Take the stage drama festival highlights talent within Emmaus College
Students at Emmaus College were able to showcase the work they have been doing in the classroom, taking it to the stage last weekend....
Police Expo Yeppoon
A Police Expo was held on Friday 11 November at Bunnings Yeppoon from 8am-1pm in response to ongoing juvenile crime being experienced across the...
Proposed mines ‘reconsidered’
Eight Central Queensland coal and gas proposals will have their climate impact examined following a decision by Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek last week.
Represented...
Local wrap of Bathurst
Gday all,
Well, what a few weeks of fantastic motorsport viewing.
Repco Bathurst 1000, I thought Wet 'n' Wild was on the Gold Coast, but...
Dangerous roads around Theodore
The road conditions around Theodore and Moura are at a critically dangerous level.
The majority have severe damage on the shoulder area’s, with pot holes...
HEC’s debt help for health sector
CQUniversity has welcomed the Federal Government’s new legislation that will wipe the university debts of doctors and nurses living and working in rural and...
Great potential for ‘northern corridor’
Last Friday afternoon, I received notification from the Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning, Dr Steven Miles, that he endorses the...
Kherson silent after Russia orders retreat
Ukrainian troops have pushed forward after Moscow ordered one of the war's biggest retreats although officials fear Russian troops could still turn Kherson into...
Business and jokes at U3A’s AGM
It was a lively friendly meeting at the U3A Rockhampton AGM on Tuesday, 3 March.
There were 127 members present which included 29 new members.
In...
