CQ fourth for crime
Central Queensland has ranked fourth out of 20 Queensland statistical areas for the highest crime rate, according to the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office’s recently...
Keeping the Anzac legacy alive
The word inferior comes to mind as I approach Anzac Day each year.
The sheer respect and admiration for those who serve our country...
Crisafulli calling for action on Taroom Trough
As oil exploration continues in the Taroom Trough, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli is calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to back the project.
It is...
Date for Rockynats 07 locked in
Rockynats 07 has been locked in for 2-4 April 2027, with Rockhampton’s flagship automotive festival already building momentum after another record-breaking year.
Delivered in partnership...
QMines secures $15 million QIC investment to fast-track Mt Chalmers development
Queensland mining company QMines Limited has locked in a $15 million strategic investment from the Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), in a move set to...
Get the policy settings right and industry will thrive
In March, the Federal and State Governments announced a $2 billion bailout to Rio Tinto for the Boyne aluminium smelter in my electorate of...
Challenges ahead for cattle producers but AgForce on the front foot
It’s been a difficult month of disappointment, uncertainty and sadness, with a few rays of hope in there too that we can hang on...
Wellshot Hotel up for awards
Ilfracombe's Wellshot Hotel will compete against venues from Brisbane and across the state in the Queensland Hotels Association's 2026 Awards for Excellence.
The industry-leading annual...
Central Queensland and Rocky roar to life for Dinosaur Week
Central Queensland’s pre-historic history is set to star during the inaugural Queensland Dinosaur Week which runs from Monday, 4 May to Sunday, 10 May,...
Brunei pledges to strengthen fuel supply to Australia
The Sultan of Brunei has assured Anthony Albanese his oil-rich nation is not looking to impose any export restrictions on Australia as the prime...
CQ’s Anzac Day services
Residents from across the region will come together on Anzac Day, Friday 25 April, to honour the bravery and service of our servicemen and...
Tougher border controls are needed
A few years ago, I found myself in the High Court as an alleged Italian.
Like many Italians, my nonno and nonna emigrated to...
Yarding steady as heifer prices lift
Gracemere combined agents saw a slightly increased yarding this week with a total of 1844 head, consisting of 735 Steers, 584 Heifers, 385 Cows,...
