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Thrash for a good cause

The Capricorn Coast is in store for a performance that will have audiences thrashing, roaring and rallying support for those in need. On Saturday, 7...

Jog, sprint – just be there

Put on your joggers for the annual Yeppoon Running Festival that is sprinting towards its event date of 27-28 July. Held at the Yeppoon main...

Pirate beach day out

Ahoy me hearties, the CQ Detectorists Metal Detecting Club is holding a Metal Detecting Pirate beach day at Kemp Beach near Rosslyn Bay on...

Cold, mild and cold

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Sport

CQ racing goes from strength to strength

Racing in Central Queensland has almost doubled in size and worth over a decade, according to Racing Queensland’s latest survey data. A study of the...

Colts close in second straight title

Colts are aiming to clutch back-to-back Rugby Capricornia championships, but a hostile home crowd and the minor premiers stand in their path. Colts will...

Who will be crowned minor premiers?

The last game of the Rockhampton Rugby League A Grade regular season is here and still there is potential for twists and turns. All...

Capras on the country road

Central Queensland is on the road to the Central Highlands for Country Week in the Hostplus Cup. The Capras make their way to Norm Blanche...

Diehm won’t ever say die

Gladstone’s own Natalya Diehm believes the universe’s previous cruelty has put her in the ultimate position to win an Olympic medal in 2024. The...

Confident Craig sets sights on Olympic glory

After producing a personal best in the 800-metre to qualify for his first Games, Gladstone’s Peyton Craig is enjoying a mountain-like peak of confidence.  The...

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On This Day: National All or Nothing Day!

If it was your last day on Earth, what would you do? Dive into your goals and dreams and be willing to take some...

On This Day: National Wine and Cheese Day!

Pairing aged vino with savory nibbles creates an exquisite duet of flavors that tantalizes the palate and ignites conversations. There are some things in the...

Community Events Billboard

Archer Park Rail Museum The Archer Park Rail Museum in Denison Street, Rockhampton is open Monday to Thursday 10am-3pm and Sunday 9am-1pm. Bring the family...

On This Day: National Tell An Old Joke Day!

Dig out and dust off your favorite old jokes, from Knock-Knocks to the age-old question of why the chicken crossed the road. Be prepared...

On This Day: Sprinkle Day!

Make your day just a little more festive and sweet by adding sprinkles to everything this national Sprinkle Day! Within reason, of course. Oatmeal,...

On This Day: National Mango Day!

Mango is a deliciously sweet and juicy fruit from tropical regions. Did you know there’s a whole day dedicated to eating mangos! How exciting...

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Museum of Art welcomes mysterious Voyager

The Rockhampton Museum of Art has recently unveiled their newest addition, a bronze sculpture donated by internationally renowned and Archibald prize-winning artist, Tim Storrier. The...

Closure of 3G network

With just six weeks to go before Telstra and Optus begin to turn off their national 3G Networks, the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA)...

Medals galore for 10-year milestone

A total of 27 dancers from Central Qld APDA Dance Inc (CQ APDA) travelled to the Sunshine Coast to compete in their first Interclub...

Seeking people for RADF panel

Livingstone Shire Council is inviting local artists, cultural workers, members of cultural groups, and those active within the arts community to submit expressions of...

Johnson kids are kicking goals

When one chapter closes, another opens. The same can be said for my column writing. When I hit send late on a Thursday night...

Petition launched in attempt to fix the Bruce Highway

As I write to you this week, I am in the west of the electorate braving the roads that many of my constituents brave...