Tag: Community News
Unique Easter fundraiser in 1984
In April 1984, a rather unique Easter event was held as a fundraiser for the Volunteer Coast Guard in Yeppoon.
Did any of our readers...
Delightful Caspian Terns
A few years ago, we had a holiday in Western Australia. One of the places that we decided to visit was a small...
Retired police get together
The Rockhampton branch of the Queensland Retired Police Association Inc commenced about 40 years ago and is still operational at this time.
The branch has...
Should I manufacture locally or overseas?
All businesses that design and sell products that they don’t manufacture themselves face the question of who to trust to manufacture the products and...
Easter Egg Hunt
The Rotary Club of Capricorn Coast held their first ever Easter Egg hunt last Sunday with a personal appearance by the Easter Bunny himself,...
Love of all things orange
If there is a colour that radiates warmth and happiness in the garden it is the colour orange.
Just think of the plants with...
Families go wild at zoo
It was a social day for families who explored Rockhampton Zoo's furry and scaled residents on Wednesday.
There was also the exciting launch of a...
Storms relieve heat
After a week of humid uncomfortable heat culminating in 35.3C Thursday.
A line of thundery showers from 1770 about 11km wide stretched along the Bruce...
While you were sleeping…
When we sleep our bodies are really doing quite a lot of work. In the first few hours, we go into a very deep...
Gracemere market report
CQLX Combined agents saw an increase in numbers this week with 2,326 head on offer, comprising of 1,622 Steers, 523 Heifers, 152 Cows, 14...
Cyclone’s devastating effects
Cyclones have often caused damage on the Capricorn Coast and surrounding areas. Yeppoon has had several devastating ones including, more recently, Category 5 Marcia...
There and back again: A short adventure out west to Carnarvon Gorge
On a sunny Tuesday afternoon and with full-time work commitments at the front of my mind, all responsibilities were abandoned, and an adventure to...
Union hails ‘same way, same pay’ decision
The Mining and Energy Union says the "time for rorting workers is over", hailing a landmark Fair Work Commission decision that will see some...
