Learning lifetime lessons
A wise person shared with me their worldwide experiences over a lifetime, and one key lesson was passed on – in Australia, we place...
‘Dobbo’ recovering after horrific cycling accident
High-profile media personality Ben 'Dobbo' Dobbin is on the road to recovery after a terrifying cycling accident that left him with a broken neck...
LNP to restore maternity services at Biloela Hospital
LNP candidate for Callide Bryson Head has revealed his party will commit to restoring maternity services and delivering a state-of-the-art hospital in Biloela if...
Warning sounded on inevitable bird flu pandemic
It's a case of when, not if, a deadly bird flu pandemic arrives in Australia, the country's top medical expert is warning, as almost...
The Bundy Bear is back
It’s been 15 years since the iconic Bundy R. Bear from Australia’s most famous rum, Bundaberg Rum, graced screens in his full seven-foot glory....
Elusive platypuses detected swimming close to city
Platypuses have been detected swimming through Melbourne creeks and rivers, including close to the CBD.
Traces of platypuses were found across dozens of waterways in...
Long jail terms as non-fatal choking laws take effect
Perpetrators who intentionally injure victims through non-fatal strangulation face up to a decade in prison as new laws to protect women come into effect...
New community for over-50s in Rockhampton
Developers say the first over-50s land lease community to be released in Rockhampton in more than a decade will fill a gap for downsizers...
Call for candidates to back local news
The Queensland Country Press Association (QCPA) is calling on all candidates to support a policy that ensures a fairer share of government advertising is...
Big bounce for all sports dream
A vision to creating a game-changing inland multi-user sports precinct in Emerald, capable of hosting local through to international events, has been endorsed by...
QRC leads Bowen Basin pilot project
Rehabilitated land on coal mine sites from Middlemount to Moranbah is being reviewed for use as a pilot site for Bowen Basin renewable energy...
Bridge raising hopes sunk?
A former Emerald mayor has urged the Central Highlands council to reprioritise the raising of the Vince Lester Bridge as a matter of urgency.
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Canavan unveils shadow ministers
Fresh from claiming leadership of the National Party, Senator Matt Canavan was back in Central Queensland this week to announce the "posse of patriots"...
