Hundreds of Central Queenslanders turned out for Rainbow on the Reef’s pride festival fair day in Gladstone on Saturday, dressed in every colour of the rainbow. See the photos here.
A number of Central Queenslanders in the LGBTQIA+ community have shared their stories of coming out, growing up and living in the region and their hopes for the future. Read their stories here.
Drag queen Leisha Luck has been performing for 10 years and recently did her first show in Rockhampton, which was a sell out, after moving to the Beef Capital 12 months ago. See how queer events are being revived in the region.
Thousands of people packed the Rockhampton Showgrounds for People’s Day at this year’s show. SEE THE PHOTOS.
“Her kindness, her compassion and her vision have also touched the lives of many people.”
Great Australian Bites will be held at Kershaw Gardens on Tuesday.
Events not to miss across the Central Queensland region.
“There were no swimming pools, so we waited anxiously for the wet season every year. The creeks would flood, and we couldn’t wait to get to them for a swim.”
Police held concerns for the welfare of Kerrie Hayes.
“A GAY beat or some sort of male sexual space to prey on women is not acceptable.”
It was the first time they had been able to have markets since COVID.
Massive wind farm southwest of Mackay to create 350 jobs during construction and generate huge amounts for national energy grid
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