Remembering the past
Not everyone caught up in horrors of World War II was a soldier as Ryszard ‘Richie’ Ziebicki from Rockhampton can attest.
‘Richie’ was 12...
U3A Expo of Activities wins over new members
An Expo of the activities offered by U3A Rockhampton and District was held at Frenchville Sports Club on 6 February.
An open invitation to...
Historical village to visit or volunteer
Port Curtis Historical Society Inc operates Calliope River Historical Village which is a large open-air Historical Display housing multiple cottages, Museums, collections of artefacts,...
Running for fun and friendship
Every Saturday morning all around the world you can find people of all ages out on a run – but not all of...
Mt Barney and beyond
As the sun sets over the Scenic Rim, we take a short drive from the picturesque town of Canungra to the sprawling mountains beyond,...
Queensland ballet at Pilbream
Head to Pilbeam Theatre, as Queensland Ballet presents four glittering works from the vault in a balletic feast for the senses.
From an emotive...
Naming deadly heatwaves
With parts of Australia reeling from record-breaking heat, the Climate Council is calling for heatwaves to be named, similar to how we name tropical...
The red train from Tirano
It was one of the most intriguing railway journeys. One that exceeded any expectations we may have held.
As part of an adventure in Italy,...
Funding available for Livingstone events
Cultural festivals to sporting events and community gatherings are being welcomed to apply for the Livingstone Shire Council’s Event Sponsorship Program.
In a commitment to...
Frenchville Sports Club Community Partnership supports U3A Ukuleles
The Frenchville Sports Club Community Partnership Scheme supports many local groups each year and a presentation held on Friday, 14 February, brought together the...
Photographers display hometown pride
Tyler Stevens has taken out this year’s Banana Shire Council Australia Day photography competition which carried the theme “hometown pride”.
This year's competition showcased the...
Contributions recognised
Older members of the community featured prominently in this year’s Banana Shire Australia Day Awards announced this morning at the official ceremony held at...
Mervyn marks 60 years on the railways
Gympie North’s assistant station master Mervyn Suares is celebrating a milestone that most will never see – 60 years of continuous employment at Queensland...
