Tag: News
In the clear on climate
The United Nations appears to have seriously over-stated its greenhouse gas criticisms of Australian farmers, according to new research.
Early findings from a Deakin University...
News in Brief
Blackwater – vehicle fire
Paramedics attended a vehicle fire on Blackwood Coorooah Road at 9.34pm Tuesday. No patients were reported on scene.
Ageism awareness day
Ageism...
Upgrade for rural road
Rockhampton Regional Council has started works to upgrade a section of Stanwell Waroula Road to provide much needed improvements to a vital rural road...
Carnarvon Gorge closed due to fire
The Carnarvon Gorge section of Carnarvon National Park will be closed from Saturday, 7 October until further notice due to a bushfire.
The bushfire started...
Pinefest weekend has arrived
This weekend marks the crowning glory of Yeppoon Lions Tropical Pinefest festivities with all the family favourite activities on offer with the beachfront markets,...
Pinefest parade route
To facilitate the 2023 Yeppoon Lions Tropical Pinefest street parade, two partial closures of James Steet, Yeppoon will occur on Saturday 7 October.
From 2-5pm...
Rosslyn Bay boating facilities revamp
Rosslyn Bay harbour has had a $4.8 million revamp to improve safety, usability, and queuing for boaties.
Following two rounds of crucial consultation which helped...
War of words over solar farm
The Federal Government has given approval to a 1800-hectare solar farm at Smoky Creek, but neigbouring handholders fear the impact it will have on...
Icon up for auction
After 124 years in the same family, Rockhampton's iconic Georges Workwear and Country Outfitters is about to go up for auction.
Georges was first established...
getting the jump on education
Growing up my parents instilled in me the importance of education.
It’s a key that opens so many doors.
Earlier this year I was proud...
Quiet September for the RSL
After a very busy August, September has been relatively quiet.
Many Members attended the 100 years of Legacy luncheon organised by the Gracemere RSL.
Two...
Exercise Wallaby sees Singapore Armed Forces visit Rockhampton
Rockhampton Regional Council are pleased to welcome the Singapore Armed Forces to the region for Exercise Wallaby with more than 2000 personnel expected to...
Australia leads in electric transport
Public attention on electric vehicles is mainly centred on passenger cars and, in particular, the overwhelming number manufactured in China.
However, Australia is leading in...
