Tag: News
Give Hooper a chance: Doblo
Rockhampton business owner and former mayoral candidate Dominic Doblo says if he was in Chris Hooper's position he'd be at Rockhampton City Hall tomorrow...
Leaders welcome Rookwood
Regional leaders have welcomed progress on the $352.2 million Rookwood Weir project following the signing of a government co-funding agreement last week.
The federal government...
Celebrating the work of celebrants
Celebrants are used to officiating other people’s celebrations, but now a special day has been launched to celebrate them.
An initiative of the Australian Federation...
Our RFDS heroes
A dedicated group of fundraisers who have raised more than $1.3 million for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) have been recognised for their...
Country festival rocks Keppel
Country music floated on the Capricorn Coast breeze as Country on Keppel kicked off on Friday, 13 November - one of Australia’s first music...
Fish and chips like Mumma used to make
It’s been a busy year for Mummas Fish 'N' Chips owners Michele and Tony Waine, but they wouldn’t have it any other way.
Previously known...
Career change is just purr-fect
Feline fancier Tracey Austin was a police officer for 15 years before leaving to take up a very different vocation - running a cat-themed...
Seaweed to soak up nitrogen
Farming seaweed in targeted locations across the Great Barrier Reef could be the solution to safely soaking up excessive nitrogen that is damaging coastal...
Maritime Museum’s new era
The Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) has unveiled design concepts for a new-look Maritime Museum, which is expected to put the region’s rich history in...
Here comes the Sun
CQ artists are brightening up Rockhampton's Kern Arcade with an exhibition showcasing the sun.
Coordinator Ainslie McMahon said 'Sun' took a closer look at the...
Brewing a passion for beer
Craft beer has become a way of life for Carl Legros, who was named Queensland Amateur Brewer of 2020 in September.
Mr Legros’ win at...
Capricornian sticks by community
While Covid-19 has put pressure on the big banks, Rockhampton credit union The Capricornian has continued to prosper throughout the pandemic.
Chief Executive Officer Dale...
Lung transplant patient’s great support
Rockhampton truck driver Johnnie Tumai is extremely grateful to have his life back, 12 months after receiving a life-changing lung transplant.
On October 29, 2024,...
