It's been a big week with NAIDOC celebrations happening all over central Queensland - and we have been brining you stories every day to celebrate.
In the Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast area, celebrations are being increasingly funded by local Indigenous organisations.
Bidgerdii Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Services was one of the major sponsors this year.
Its chief executive, Thalep Ahmet, talks about fire in the belly and why Indigenous organisations are doing it for themselves.

NAIDOC: Indigenous organisations are doing it for themselves

What do you prefer when it comes to classic cars? A European Aston Martin, a big American Chevy, or the iconic Australian Holden?
Over the past two decades there's been such a boom in the US and Europe that some classic cars are now out-performing property, shares and gold - and savvy investors in Australia are starting to get into the game.
But what impact does this have when you're born with petrol in your veins - and it's not about the money?
Glen Hamilton is pretty passionate about his cars, and I caught up with the president of the All Classic Motor Club central Queensland while he pottered under the bonnet of his latest love.



Classic Cars - Investment Versus Passion

For many of us, there is a creative spirit wanting to be unleashed, but finding the time is the problem - and that's why it's often left until retirement.
I popped into a large shed on the outskirts of Biloela to find out what one group was doing.


Woodwork Workshop A Creative Outlet For Callide Dawson Retirees

Regional Australia tends to miss out when it comes to attracting migrants, but a recent report from the Regional Australia Institute had some surprising findings.
About 100 small rural areas have bucked the trend - and one of these is the central Queensland town of Biloela.
The institute didn't know why this town had a sudden influx of migrants, so I took a drive to find out.



CQ town bucks trend and welcomes refugees

Throughout October we are helping you to reboot your life, and finding the time to do things you enjoy can be a great way to improve your mental health.
And if you have ever played a musical instrument, but you've left it to gather dust, maybe it's time to pick it up and start playing again,
John Evenhuis is the head of music at The Rockhampton Grammar School, and I caught up with him during band practice to talk about the importance of music.

Music is for life

The vege garden at the tiny school of Bajool State School began as just an ordinary school garden, but it has become the catalyst for a healthy community. It began with all students - currently 28 at the school -having daily fitness built into the school day and now this has extended to their parents. Families are now taking part in fun runs and boot camps, not to mention fuelling up on good food from the garden.

Bajool State School garden goes beyond the gates

Professor Bronwyn Fredericks explains why she has selected these three tracks and talks about growing up in Inala and her pathway to professorship, and being brave.

Guest music programmer: Professor Bronwyn Fredericks

Fleur Anderson was my guest music programmer on Wednesday. 
She lives on a cotton farm on the outskirts of Theodore and has her finger in many different pies, including the Gasfields Commission.  

This is half an hour of chat and music.

Guest Programmer Fleur Anderson

It was only six years ago and before the rise of the hipster, young guns and trendy gangster tattoos that two central Queensland barbers believe Australian men last neglected their appearance.

Fast forward to 2017 and a trend for barbered haircuts and cut-throat shaves has seen barber shops re-emerging on many street corners throughout the country.

Rockhampton is no different, with one barber having watched them come and go over the past 50 years.

Man grooming sees barber trade reach new heights

Every Wednesday, I host a guest to take control of the music. Today, Bronwyn Fenech from FM Studios had control.

She plays a bit of grunge, some opera, punk - and you get a taste of Elvis.

Guest Music Programmer Bronwyn Fenech

I am a journalist and producer for ABC Capricornia and am interested in sharing stories from people I meet in central Queensland.

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