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Miller lets the dogs out

Australians love their dogs – none more than ArtsNational Rockhampton’s April speaker. Australian ArtsNational speaker Steven Miller of Sydney has devoted his Saturday, 18 April,...

Energy vulnerability is a choice

Australia has more resources per person than any country in the world except for Saudi Arabia. Yet we are entering the worst energy crisis...

Shows are feeling the strain

Agricultural shows have been part of Queensland’s story since 1822, and nearly two centuries on, that tradition is still alive, with around 128 shows...

Revved up for Rockynats

Mullets for Mental Health is back in 2026

Volunteering not just for Easter

Counting the cost of private health

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Sport

Rockhampton claims Central Queensland vets trophy

A strong field of 115 players teed off for the highly anticipated Central Queensland Veteran Golfers Club Championship at North Rockhampton Golf Club on...

Bowls from around the Central Queensland greens

GRACEMERE BOWLS CLUB Saturday 9am at Yeppoon – Men’s Champ of Champ Singles D.Stiegler V’s...

Giant awakens: CQ NRL bid stakes expansion claim

The Central Queensland NRL bid team is preparing to make a compelling case to the ARL Commission about why the region is ready to...

RJ Pershouse claims biggest honour in junior cricket

Rockhampton Cricket’s brightest up-and-coming talents were recognised for an outstanding season last week. At the Rockhampton Cricket awards night, the juniors were celebrated with awards,...

Come in spinner: McGrath wins Rockhampton Cricket’s top gong

Jason McGrath has taken out Rockhampton Cricket’s highest honour at the senior awards night last week. The Brothers spinner claimed the Ben Barrett Trophy for...

Hunt out for extended period, Harry escapes injury

It was a brutal round of rugby league, with two Central Queenslanders picking up injuries. Dingo export and Brisbane star Ben Hunt will be out...

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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...

A nostalgic night of classics

A beloved chapter of Australian music history is coming back to life on stage as The Beggars Sing the Seekers heads to Rockhampton on...

On This Day: Easter Saturday!

Recall the feeling of Easter Saturday, also known as Holy Saturday, which sits quietly between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. It’s a day of reflection...

On This Day: April Fools’ Day!

Also known as All Fools’ Day and celebrated every year on 1 April, April Fools’ Day is a holiday when people play pranks on...

On This Day: Respect Your Cat Day!

Feline friends can offer love, companionship and joy to individuals and families who choose to adopt a cat as a pet. Though cats can certainly...

CQ Gig Guide

If you have a gig you would like to promote, send us an email at editorial@cqtoday.com.au Please include the name of the gig, date, time,...

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Explore Rockhampton during the school holidays

Rockhampton Region families are being encouraged to take advantage of a packed school holidays program, with a wide range of free and low-cost activities...

News in Brief

Berserker - motorcycle crash A patient was transported to Rockhampton Hospital in a stable condition following a motorcycle crash on a private property at 1pm...

Early exploration in Taroom Trough

After the State Government gave the green light for oil exploration in the Taroom Trough, there are already signs of promise that there could...

Crash damages K and S Timber building

A Norman Gardens woman has been charged after a two-vehicle collision that caused damage to the K and S Timber building on the corner...

Two charged following Yeppoon car thefts

Two people have been charged following a burglary at Yeppoon on Wednesday, 1 April. Police allege that between 9.30pm on Wednesday, 1 April and 3.55am...

Work on third bridge to start

A temporary exclusion zone has been established on part of the Fitzroy River, with early works about to begin on Rockhampton’s long-anticipated third river...

Recognise our best for Queensland Day

Central Queensland MPs are encouraging Queenslanders to celebrate what makes the Sunshine State great by voting in the Queensland Day Awards and All the...

Soil Stories project to transform farm into living classroom

High Valley Dawn Permaculture Farm, located near Yeppoon on the Capricorn Coast, has secured funding through the State Government’s Engaging Science Grants Program 2026...

Council backs e-scooter reforms

Livingstone Shire Council has shown its support for the State Government’s proposed e-mobility reforms, following a special council meeting held on Tuesday, 31 March. The...

New boutique stay celebrated in Yeppoon

One of Yeppoon’s newest accommodation offerings, Villa La Sini, was officially celebrated last week, marking a significant milestone for the Capricorn Coast’s evolving tourism...

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