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Christmas coming to The Caves

The Caves Lions Community Christmas Fair in the Square is on again, and all members of the local Lions club are looking forward to...

Land transfer opens doors

The transfer of 130 hectares of land at CQUniversity, held in trust by the State Government, will open the door for the construction of...

Gardens pathways given a refresh

The Rockhampton Botanic Gardens have a fresh new look underfoot, with Rockhampton Regional Council’s latest pathway upgrades now complete and ready for the community...

Talking genetics at beef workshop

Scrapping net zero by 2050

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Sport

Coach Kingston funds Olympic dream

Rocky City Swimming Club head coach and Splash Aquatics Group owner Shane Kingston is pouring $350,000 of his own money to help Rockhampton reach...

Rockets run riot in CQJBC

The Rockhampton Rockets Under-18s boys side have continued their dominant run in the Central Queensland Junior Basketball Carnival. The second carnival — hosted in...

Doggett set for baggy green

Seven years after Rockhampton-export Brendan Doggett was first picked in an Australian squad, the ultimate late-bloomer is poised to become the country's 472nd Test...

Falcons fly up to the apex

Frenchville have fired to the mountain top of the Rockhampton Cricket A Grade competition. The defending champions have been trailing The Glen for a...

Legends join cowboy clinic

Central Queensland Livestock Exchange (CQLX) hosted a cowboy clinic last weekend with over 60 keen riders learning from some of the sport’s best. The...

Premierships in Rocky

The NRL and NRLW Premiership trophies made their way around Rockhampton on Monday alongside three legendary Brisbane stars. The XXXX Trophies On Tap tour...

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Entertainment

On This Day: National Play Monopoly Day!

Have you ever played Monopoly? It’s a classic board game where players buy, trade, and develop properties to win. You roll dice to move...

On This Day: Steve Irwin Day!

Inspiring people all over the world to get more interested in the animals that occupy their lands, Steve Irwin was known as The Crocodile...

On This Day: National Pickle Day!

It’s National Pickle Day, everyone! Did you forget? Oh, then you must think you’re in a right pickle, but don’t worry. Be as cool...

On This Day: World Kindness Day!

Kindness Day was born when a collection of humanitarian groups came together and made a “Declaration of Kindness”. Likewise, on Kindness Day, everyone is...

On This Day: National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day!

There are some books that are written to see you through the darkest days, to help shine light through the ponderous, pitch-black clouds that...

Rocky & Juliet

The Rockhampton Musical Union Choir performed the hit new musical & Juliet at the Pilbeam Theatre from 31 October to 2 November. With sold-out audiences...

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Community Events Billboard

Weekly Events 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...

‘B’ grade for Basin

The Fitzroy Basin has scored a B for the third year in a row, according to Fitzroy Partnership for River Health’s 2024-2025 report card. Officially...

Rocky hit with 70mm of rain in two hours

Rain bucketed down in Rockhampton on Sunday, 16 November with parts of the city hit with more than 70mm of rain in two hours. CQ...

Central Queensland tobacconist fined nearly $1.5m

A Central Queensland tobacconist has been fined $1,492,500 and $6,462.94 in costs for charges relating to the sale of illegal tobacco and related products....

Half a million dollars’ worth of cannabis seized in vehicle intercept, Winton

Two men in a white campervan driving along the Landsborough Highway outside of Winton have been charged, after a police intercept found almost half...

Dredging to boost safety and access at Rosslyn Bay Boat Harbour

Dredging works will begin next week at Rosslyn Bay Boat Harbour to improve safety and navigation for recreational boaties and tourism operators who rely...

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