Tag: Opinion
Promise broken on urgent care clinics
Here we are into mid- October and Federal Labor has broken another election promise.
The promise was that they would deliver fifty so called...
What’s on for Seniors Month
October is Queensland Seniors Month, and an important opportunity for each of us to recognise and appreciate our community’s seniors.
It’s a chance to recognise...
The Shire is buzzing
School holidays are well underway, and the Shire is buzzing.
On the coast last week, the Keppel Bay Sailing Club (KBSC) hosted the Queensland Junior...
Voting Yes Means More Value for Money
We are now counting down the days until Queenslanders take part in the historic referendum on recognising Indigenous Australians in our constitution.
Many referendums have...
Rockhampton Railyards revamped
The Rockhampton Railyards have been an important part of our community for more than 100 years.
They’re an important part of our history. Rail supply...
equality of opportunity
A couple of days ago it was Australian Citizenship Day.
This is a day when we reflect on what it means to be an...
Explore the Rocky Zoo these holidays
When is the last time you got up close and personal with one of our furry friends at the Rockhampton Zoo?
Now offering four...
Northern Corridor Reference Group meeting
Well, after three and a half years and a couple of stops and starts we are under way with planning for the development of...
Working hard to make a difference
This Thursday 7 September is the official date for my tenth anniversary as your Federal representative in Canberra.
From day one when I decided to...
Be Fire Ready This Season
As we gear up to face this fire season, I wanted to impress upon every member of our community the importance of looking out...
Vietnam Veteran’s Day
Last Friday was Vietnam Veteran’s Day, but this year was special.
This year we commemorated the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement...
Busy CQ hospitals
Our Central Queensland (CQ) hospitals have had a busy June quarter – with more than 37,500 patient presentations to our emergency departments.
The Rockhampton Base...
Drugs and ammunition seized in Operation Reacher, Gladstone
Police have charged 29 people with 81 offences in a two-day operation earlier this week in the Gladstone area.
Throughout the multi-agency operation, police executed...
