The Friendlies support people with disabilities
Friendlies chief executive officer Simone Finch says there needs to be ongoing investment to support people living with a disability and their carers.
In 2021,...
Cab crisis worsens
Locals in the Gympie region have yet again come face to face with one of the frustrations of living in a country town.
There...
Height fear man sues over upstairs court
A solicitor with a "fear of heights" has sued Queensland authorities for $73 billion after claiming he was disadvantaged by his case being held...
Chris Dawson jailed for at least 18 years
Almost 40 years after killing his wife Lynette and disposing of her body, former Sydney schoolteacher Chris Dawson will now spend at least 18...
Speeding motorist CQ nabbed twice in 30 min
Police patrolling the Bruce Highway in Central Queensland intercepted a motorist allegedly exceeding the speed limit, on one occasion by more than 60km/hr, twice...
CQ primed for Defence Future
Boosting Defence Force presence in Central Queensland would provide maximum capability gains for Australia’s Defence Forces while remaining substantially out of range for the...
Bill introduced on abortion
In 2016 medical student Ashley Leong asked then Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull a question on Q&A about babies that survive an abortion procedure and...
Fond farewell for Coral
Emu Park RSL Women’s Auxiliary farewelled one of its long-standing members Mrs Coral Abrahamson at a beautiful luncheon held in her honour last week.
President...
Step in the right direction
A positive first step has been made towards private hospital services returning to Gladstone and Mayor Matt Burnett will do whatever he can to...
Intimate ceremony for international graduate
Sophie Sindra Hepota has spent the last three years studying an undergraduate degree in Australia.
She left her three young children behind in Papua New...
Caves Summer Solstice
December is that incredibly exciting time of the year when life is a blur, and the rush of the festive season certainly catches us...
Students complete vocational training
The Apprentices and Trainees Queensland trades training campus in Gladstone was the scene last month for a historic graduation event involving many of tomorrow’s...
Historic outing to Byfield
Our Capricorn Coast Historical Society organises excursions during the year, which are open for our members to attend, as well as for interested members...
