Prohibition on naming sex offenders
Laws allowing the public naming of people charged with rape and other prescribed sexual offences in Queensland were passed in State Parliament last week.
The...
Taking your business to the next level
“The thinking that got us to where we are, is not the thinking that will get us to where we want to be.” ...
Apprentices key to the future
Powerlink hosted twenty-six candidates at their Gladstone Hub to fill five apprenticeship positions on Friday, 15 September.
It is the first time an assessment...
Splash into water safety
With predictions of a long, hot summer, new research from the Royal Life Saving Society – Australia in partnership with Surf Life Saving Australia...
Tannum Meats snags win
An apprentice butcher from Tannum Meats has been awarded for his sausage creations at the regional Australian Meat Industry Council’s (AMIC) Sausage King and...
No excuse for abuse
Energex and Ergon employees have reported almost as many incidents of threats, abuse or violence from members of the public in six months as...
Police launch school holiday road safety blitz
Extra police will be patrolling road networks as part of a major state-wide road safety operation coinciding with the school holidays.
The Queensland Police Service...
Robodebt and NDIS failed vulnerable
In July 2023, the Royal Commission's Report into the Robodebt Scheme was published. It exposed a system that failed to protect the very people...
AEC calls for temporary workers to help their community vote locally
With the referendum confirmed for Saturday, 14 October, the AEC is looking for people across Queensland to work at the referendum to provide their...
Getting stuff done in the Valley
The Boyne Valley community has a reputation for being self-reliant - resilient is the go-to word today.
Resilience, especially for a tiny community can...
Calling all Hippeastrum lovers
There is one plant that has just exploded in a mass of flowers during the last few weeks that is the Hippeastrum. Most of...
Capturing the starry night
Award winning astro-photographer David Magro has recently visited Central Queensland to share his love for photography with his milky way masterclasses.
Since 2014 David has...
State Government set to deliver Empowering Councils Bill
The Crisafulli Government is delivering a major step towards empowering Queensland’s councils, and enacting the Equal Partners agreement, announcing local government reforms at the...
