Tag: News
Gem hunter always on the prowl for more
Rowan Richardson knows a thing or two about sapphires and the sparkling price they’re currently commanding makes them more valuable than gold.
The 31-year-old...
The Emus are back in town
The now iconic emus from the Emu Park Historical Trail signage have been noticeably missing since 2022 with locals and visitors scratching their heads...
Fostering forensic change
Recommendations by the Commission of Inquiry into Forensic DNA Testing have led to an additional $94.5 million in funding to reform forensic DNA testing...
Agnes tourism gem reopens boardwalk
After being severely impacted by floods in late 2021 and early 2022 Traveller's Rest 1770 has announced the opening of its popular Bushland Boardwalk...
Taipan military helicopters permanently grounded
The make of Army helicopter involved in a fatal training exercise will be pulled from service more than a year before its intended withdrawal...
Harmonious Hymns
Saint Paul’s Anglican Cathedral will be filled with orchestral music on Saturday 7 October which will see Organist Ivan Richardson and Pianist Amy Charlesworth...
Creative Gen exhibit kicks off Pinefest activities
The Creative Generation Exhibition Emu Park Art Gallery is now open to view marking the beginning of this year’s Yeppoon Lions Tropical Pinefest activities.
Pinefest...
Snappy day out at croc farm
The Capricorn Coast Historical Society is based in Yeppoon, but during the year its members have regular outings to local places of interest.
At the...
Don’t sideline agriculture
Agriculture has provided a strong steady backbone to Australia’s prosperity, and food security.
Yet in recent years, I feel that centuries-long tradition is being overlooked,...
Drought resilience planned out
Queensland’s rural and agricultural communities will be in a stronger position to adapt to drought thanks to the Federal and State Governments’ investment in...
Come show your support
The CQ Regional Women's Network and the Bra-Ology group are on a mission to raise funds for the October Breast Cancer Awareness Month and...
New boss all aboard at Archer Park
There's a new face at Rockhampton's Archer Park Rail Museum, with Kevin Chapman taking on the role as coordinator as Janice Bobart steps down.
Kevin...
Power bill costs leave Queenslanders nearly $1,000 worse off since 2020
The average Queensland family is spending nearly 50 per cent more on electricity than they were five years ago, according to a new state...
