Cap Coast Today

31/07/2025

Preparations are underway for a 24-hour strike at state schools across the region and around Queensland on Wednesday, 6 August, following the State government’s failure to deliver a meaningful deal for teachers and school leaders.

Queensland Teachers’ Union members voted overwhelmingly in favour of protected industrial action following a membership-wide ballot process, with more than 38,000 members participating....

Preparations are underway for a 24-hour strike at state schools across the region and around Queensland on Wednesday, 6 August, [...]

31/07/2025

EV diary with Arthur Hunt
In my previous EV Diary, I discussed the EV features that a new owner may need to consider and implement to make the best use of their new car.

These included regenerative braking, one-pedal driving, adaptive cruise control, autopilot or steering assistance, collision avoidance, battery charging, 240-volt power export or V2L and using apps to locate public chargers.

There are three more features which I think should be added to the list.
New owners may not be aware of the effect of speed on energy consumption.
Higher speed means higher consumption and vice versa.....

In my previous EV Diary, I discussed the EV features that a new owner may need to consider and implement [...]

30/07/2025

All your weekend sporting results.....

AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL AFL CAPRICORNIA ROUND 13 SENIOR MEN YEPPOON 1.2, 6.6, 10.8, 15.9 (99) BROTHERS 0.2, 1.2, 1.3, 2.3 [...]

30/07/2025

Central Queensland Coast Guard Squadron

While we willingly provide our service, it was rewarding to receive some positive feedback and a donation from a member of the public this week.

This was in response to an activation where QF11 transported paramedics to Great Keppel Island (Woppa) to help a lady with severe back pain.

Her husband wrote “…We appreciated the crew’s kindness, the swiftness of the response and the fact that you were there to help.”

While we willingly provide our service, it was rewarding to receive some positive feedback and a donation from a member [...]

29/07/2025

Brothers continued their unbeaten march through the AFL Capricornia senior women’s competition with an emphatic 44-point win over Yeppoon at Swan Park last Saturday.

The Roos hopped to a 14th consecutive victory with a 7.8 (50) to 1.0 (6) defeat of the Swans.

Brothers grabbed a stranglehold on the contest between the first- and second-ranked sides in the first half.

The Roos kept Yeppoon scoreless and booted five goals of their own to open up a decisive 33-point lead at the main break....

Brothers continued their unbeaten march through the AFL Capricornia senior women’s competition with an emphatic 44-point win over Yeppoon at [...]

29/07/2025

Free disability parking permits are on their way to remove red tape and help with the pressure of the cost of living for families who need it the most.

Since July 1, eligible Queenslanders have no longer had to pay for a disability parking permit, easing cost-of-living pressures for more than 3,000 new applicants each month, which delivers on a key election commitment from the State Government.

Later this year, eligible individuals and families will also be able to hold up to three permits at no cost. ....⬇️

Free disability parking permits are on their way to remove red tape and help with the pressure of the cost [...]

28/07/2025

The Queensland Pickleball Tour Event held in Yeppoon as part of the 2025 Yeppoon Pickleball Festival has once again highlighted the incredible talent emerging from Central Queensland, with players from Rockhampton, Yeppoon, and surrounding regions taking home an impressive haul of medals across junior, open, and age-based categories......⬇️

The Queensland Pickleball Tour Event held in Yeppoon as part of the 2025 Yeppoon Pickleball Festival has once again highlighted [...]

28/07/2025

For the past 20 years, the Emu Park Art Gallery has showcased the creative talents of local artists, bringing meaning and life to their extraordinary pieces.

Their new exhibition, From Beach Shack to Art Gallery, has been created by past and present members to celebrate this two-decade milestone.

Gallery members invite all art enthusiasts, and anyone interested, to attend their opening night on Saturday, 2 August.

Vice-president Carmel Knowles said it is a beautiful space with lovely people.

“It’s a lovely place to exhibit your work,” she said.....

For the past 20 years, the Emu Park Art Gallery has showcased the creative talents of local artists, bringing meaning [...]

25/07/2025

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24/07/2025

The 2025 Intersport Yeppoon Women’s Rugby League Premiership finalists have been cemented after Norths were knocked out of the running last Sunday.
The Chargers needed to win to stay in contention for the post-season when they came up against Emu Park at Gymnasium Park.
But the minor premiers showed the hosts no mercy, cleaning them up 22-10 after scoring the match-sealer in the 48th minute through Shanae Sait......

The 2025 Intersport Yeppoon Women’s Rugby League Premiership finalists have been cemented after Norths were knocked out of the running [...]

24/07/2025

A stalwart of the Yeppoon Coast Guard has been recognised with the organisation’s highest honour following three decades of outstanding service.

Jim Warren was awarded life membership of the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association during a special afternoon tea at the Coast Guard Yeppoon operations centre on Thursday, 17 July.

Presented by Central Queensland Squadron Commodore Dennis Bryant and Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry, the life membership acknowledges “exceptional and outstanding service to the association which demonstrably exceeds normal duties”....

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A stalwart of the Yeppoon Coast Guard has been recognised with the organisation’s highest honour following three decades of outstanding [...]

23/07/2025

Yeppoon left Rockhampton Brothers gobsmacked after breaking their unbeaten streak just two rounds out from the finals series.
The Seagulls defeated Brothers 22-20 in an incredible Round 13 Rockhampton Rugby League A Grade men’s battle at Webb Park last Sunday afternoon.
Yeppoon have certainly hit their straps at the right time and their victory over the Brethren could cause a significant shift in the impending finals series.....

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Yeppoon left Rockhampton Brothers gobsmacked after breaking their unbeaten streak just two rounds out from the finals series. The Seagulls [...]