Tag: News
Ozcar plants its flag in Rocky
Used-car retailer OzCar has moved into Rockhampton, setting up a yard on the Bruce Highway near the Q and Zed motels.
Last Thursday was the...
Generator burns up on North St
A generator burned wildly on the side of North Street near the Rockhampton Base Hospital last week after catching fire in the back of...
Raising awareness of a ‘silent epidemic’
It's almost time to lace up your red shoes again for CQ Youth Connect's International FASD Awareness Day walk.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is...
Skilled up and ready to go
Pou Tane turned up to his graduation ceremony last month wearing a Capricornian work shirt and a giant bandage.
The bandage he earned donating plasma...
Water quality makes the grade
The mighty Fitzroy Basin's waterways are in the spotlight again with the the Fitzroy Partnership for River Health launching its 10th annual Report Card...
CQ behind in vax race
Central Queensland lags the state-wide vaccination rate for the coronavirus, according to data from Queensland Health.
The data, which refers to eligible people who...
Tough decision at Miss Rockabilly
A stellar crowd, an array of talent and a tough decision for the judges at the CQ Miss Rockabilly and Miss Psychobilly competition held...
Young girl honours her grandfather in special way
Eleven year-old Paityn Kitching has honoured her grandfather who has suffered from cancer in recent years.
The Frenchville State School student shaved her head...
Young Joey Scout receives great honour from group
Among 26 of his peers, Gracemere Joey Scout Jeff Bevan was recently awarded his own promise badge, the highest of its kind they can...
New ag visa coming in September
The federal government will deliver a new agriculture worker visa from late September, promising relief to Central Queensland’s farmers struggling through labour shortages.
The...
Be prepared for fire season
It's bushfire season in Central Queensland and CQ firies want to ensure residents are prepared.
Rural Fire Service regional manager Brian Smith said Queensland's fire...
Workers to win from boom
The $1 billion Rockhampton Ring Road will create extensive opportunities for local contractors, after many benefited from the Rockhampton Northern Access Upgrade, which is...
Temporary Fuel Levy on assists in place
Windy weather continued to prevent boaters from taking to the seas with only thirteen vessels logged on to TripWatch across the region.
Hopefully with...
