Monthly council meetings to stay
Central Highlands Councillor Gai Sypher has been defeated in a bid to restore bi-monthly meetings to the council chambers.
At the Wednesday 25 September general...
Rescue heroes honoured with QFD awards
Four firefighters from Emerald and Capella have been honoured with bravery awards after the rescue of a woman whose vehicle was swamped by flash...
LNP announces renal dialysis services for Emerald Hospital
The LNP will deliver three renal dialysis chairs for the Emerald Hospital, to provide local access to dialysis in the Central Highlands, if elected...
Scammers target vulnerable
Care givers and support workers need to be vigilant as scammers are doing a sweep on vulnerable people across the region.
Community Lifestyle carer Trevor...
Female firey speaks out
Former rural fire service first officer Judith Ferrari has spoken up about her experiences of bullying, harassment and discrimination within the service over her...
Union pours fuel on sexism claims
Queensland’s fire service is being scrutinised over allegations of sexism and bullying within the ranks.
A toxic “macho“ culture and sexual harassment within the Queensland...
Nuclear’s ‘time has come’ in energy mix: Dutton
Nuclear energy could be a companion to renewables rather than a competitor, the opposition leader says, but he still can't say how much it...
Health data website launched
Queensland Health has launched a new performance website incorporating new data on emergency care, virtual care, mental health, maternity and cancer to provide residents...
Vicar General for the Catholic Diocese
Bishop Michael McCarthy has appointed Fr Don White as Vicar General for the Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton, which includes the Central Highlands region.
Father Don...
Bruce worst in the state
The Bruce Highway has received a thumbs down in AAMI's Decade of Driving Report, with the stretch of highway in the Rockhampton Region named...
News never more vital
On this World News Day, we are reminded of the invaluable role journalism plays in safeguarding our democracy, especially in regional and local towns...
Live cattle trade saviour
Australia's cattle industry owes a debt it can never repay to Luke Bowen who saved the live cattle industry after the Gillard Government banned...
Busy weekend for CapRescue
CapRescue’s crew had a busy weekend, completing five missions across the Capricorn region - well above the usual three tasks over two days.
The helicopter...
