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A self-taught cake maker has made a name for herself in the cake industry after launching her regional business in 2018.

Premium Content Subscriber only At the end of a long working day, Rockhampton Region Councillor Drew Wickerson loves to swap his councillor badge for a rolling pin and mixing bowl. Over the past five years the mixmaster has created an impressive array of cakes for various council and community events, from live action cakes blowing smoke for the Singapore Army, to immaculately detailed replica cakes for iconic buildings like the former Morning Bulletin site and Rockhampton Girls Grammar, to a massive display piece of Harry Potter and a sugar inspired cake for Willy Wonka. A scrumptious Willy...

Communities and Heritage Councillor, Drew Wickerson, said this year there would be a mixture of ways people could honour Australia’s veterans. “Last year, the community found new ways to honour those who have served, and continue to serve our country, which was fantastic to see,” Mr Wickerson said. “The great news is not only are we able to have in person services again, but those new ways, such as RSL Queensland’s Light Up the Dawn campaign, will be back again this year. “We understand not everyone will be able to attend Anzac events and encourage those who can’t attend to part...

In February, the board undertook an active member attraction campaign and received 11 applications. This week, the council approved four new members to the board - Emeritus Professor Debbie Clayton, Ben Poschelk, Robert Rooney and Brent Giles. "I would like to welcome  Emeritus Professor Debbie Clayton, Mr Ben Poschelk, Mr Robert Rooney and Mr Brent Giles to Rockhampton Museum of Art Philanthropy Board," Community Services spokesperson councillor Drew Wickerson said.  "Their wealth of experience and expertise, combined with that of the current board members, will certainly be an as...

Date Time Council wraps up upgrade of War Memorial surrounds Major upgrades around the Rockhampton War Memorial in the Botanic Gardens have been completed this week, following three months and $175,000 of works. Councillor for Parks and Public Spaces, Cherie Rutherford, said the project adds to the upkeep and aesthetics of such an important piece of wartime history in one of the Region’s most loved parks. “The Rockhampton War Memorial pays homage to those who made the ultimate sacrifice and has been so significant to the community since it was built in the 1920s,” Cr Rutherford said. �...