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Business and jokes at U3A’s AGM

It was a lively friendly meeting at the U3A Rockhampton AGM on Tuesday, 3 March. There were 127 members present which included 29 new members. In...

Police vehicles damaged

Police have charged a man after he allegedly damaged seven marked police vehicles at North Rockhampton Police Station on Sunday, 1 March. Police allege the...

Windy weekend on the Capricorn Coast

The weather was slightly better this week with thirty-one boats logged on to TripWatch. After a calm day on Friday, the wind blew up,...

River flow peak has passed

St Paddy’s Day trackside

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Limited impact from Fitzroy’s rise

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Second division turns on the heat for local players

Whilst the players in the top division of open grade fixtures at the Rockhampton Table Tennis Association usually turn on the better matches from...

Falcons plot plan for Case

Frenchville have a plan in place as they seek a Rockhampton Cricket A Grade three-peat. The two-time defending champions will collide with the minor...

Reef shut down Beef

Reef produced a stellar defensive performance to overcome Beef in last Saturday’s main event. Reef performed brilliantly, cleaning up Beef 16-0 in an impressive display...

Winnie wins it for Beef in classic representative contest

A tight affair saw Beef earn the chocolates in the annual Reef v Beef Women’s match. Beef — thanks to a double from Brothers star...

Rockets cool off the Fire

The Rockhampton Rockets have made it a perfect start in the Queensland State League 2 competition. With a second straight win on Bravus Arena ...

The region’s golf results from across the local fairways

ROCKHAMPTON GOLF CLUB Ladies’ single stableford front 9 11-03 Winner: Lisa Scantlebury 35, second: Helen Wastell 32, third: Catherine Jaques 31. Ladies’ single stableford second 9...

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On This Day: Global Recycling Day!

As planet Earth gives up billions of tonnes of its natural resources each year to support the humans who live on it, the health...

On This Day: National Pi Day!

Pi. A concept that can be difficult to understand but is central to so many aspects of our lives. It goes on forever and ever...

On This Day: World Sleep Day!

Sleep may seem like such a normal aspect of life that it might seem silly to even talk about it! It can be one...

Added bonus for Rocky Horror fans

Rockhampton just can’t get enough of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Due to massive demand, an eighth and final performance has been added to...

On This Day: National Plant a Flower Day!

Few things on the planet are more beautiful or fascinating than flowers – and with over 400,000 flowering plant species in the world, there’s...

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...

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Card collectors unite in Rocky

The first-ever trading card show is hitting Rockhampton on Saturday, 21 March at the Frenchville Sports Club. The Rocky Card Show offers an opportunity for...

Rockhampton CIB charge 14 people following major drug bust

Rockhampton Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) detectives have charged 14 people following the conclusion of an eight-month operation into the alleged trafficking and supply of...

New ambulance boosts fleet

A new state-of-the-art ambulance has been added to the Keppel pre-hospital emergency fleet at the Yeppoon station. The $289,000 Mercedes Dual Stretcher Sprinter 519 Patient...

Musical director steps down from RYO

Over the past 40 years talented Rockhampton musician and musical director Anne Svendsen has nurtured and inspired countless young musicians to new heights of...

Funding boost for local clubs and groups

Community groups and sporting clubs across the region are encouraged to apply for the latest round of the Livingstone Shire Council and Bendigo Community...

History of US military at The Caves

The remains of an abolution block by Highway 1 give us a clue as to where the Headquarters of Caves Camp stood. Today’s photo taken...

Local Electric Vehicle owners to help motorists struggling with high fuel prices

Members of the CQ Electric Vehicle Owners and Friends Facebook group, supported by the Australian Electric Vehicles Association, have quickly organised a pop-up EV...

Warning after four cases of melioidosis detected

Central Queensland residents are being reminded to take extra care following four cases of melioidosis in the Livingstone Shire this wet season. The...

Canavan unveils shadow ministers

Fresh from claiming leadership of the National Party, Senator Matt Canavan was back in Central Queensland this week to announce the "posse of patriots"...

Landry to stay as Nationals’ Whip

Capricornia MP Michelle Landry will continue in her role as Chief Whip for the Nationals following the election of Senator Matt Canavan as party...

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