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Wet weather arrives

Ian from Brecknell St, The Range, sent me a total of 20mm to 7am Friday, then called to say 32mm to 9am. Alison in Bishop...

News in Brief

Norman Gardens - vehicle and motorcycle crash A patient was transported to Rockhampton Hospital following a vehicle and motorcycle crash on Richardson Road at 12.07pm...

‘Rise on the horizon’: inflation fuels rate hike fears

Mortgage holders might be spared an interest rate rise at the next Reserve Bank meeting, but fresh inflation figures have placed further pressure on...

Digital Edition

Sport

Panthers ready to pounce after AFL Cap fixture released

The fixtures for the upcoming 2026 AFL Capricornia season were released earlier this week. Having already announced the Festival of Footy last year, AFL Capricornia...

Racing heads to Thangool on Monday

Central Queensland racing heads to Thangool on Monday for a terrific seven-race TAB program. Up to $125,000 in prizemoney will be on offer for connections...

The region’s golfing results

ROCKHAMPTON GOLF CLUB Ladies’ single stableford Winner: Catherine Jaques 39, second: Frances Apelt 38, third: Helen Wastell 36. Thursday medley 19-02 A Grade winner: Brent Giles...

Capricornia Classic winner makes its debut in Hong Kong

Last year’s Capricornia 2YO Classic winner Kerzner has kicked off its career overseas in Hong Kong. Kerzner, a graduate of Rockhampton’s 2024 Capricornia Yearling Sale,...

Top three on the line in Rockhampton Cricket competition

Two major games that will affect the hunt for the top three are how the Rockhampton Cricket A Grade competition will resume this week. Gracemere,...

Turner churns out century in Reserve Grade competition

A Graeson Turner century has led Rockhampton Brothers to a commanding win in the Rockhampton Reserve Grade Premiership. The Brethren opener notched an unbeaten...

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Entertainment

Jefferies here to ‘yell at you’

Australia’s global comedy heavyweight, Jim Jefferies will bring his internationally acclaimed Son of a Carpenter tour home in 2026 for a huge run of...

On This Day: National Sticky Bun Day!

Whether a person has a sweet tooth or prefers a carbohydrate-filled treat, the sticky bun is the ideal gastronomic delight to fill the void! Fortunately,...

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...

On This Day: National Drink Wine Day!

Does anybody really need an excuse to open a bottle of their favourite red (or white) at the end of a long and stressful...

On This Day: National Latte Day!

Macaroni and cheese, fish and chips, cookies and cream, or chips and salsa. Some foods were just made to go together! The same goes...

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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All set for a knockout production

The stage is set for a theatrical double act as Rockhampton Little Theatre and Yeppoon Little Theatre join forces once again for The Long...

Breakfast will shine a spotlight on inpsiring women

The Zonta Club of Rockhampton Inc will shine a spotlight on the achievements of women at this year's International Women’s Day (IWD) Breakfast on...

Nursing centre’s flavour boost

North Rockhampton Nursing Centre has completed a year-long program gaining support from Maggie Beer’s Big Mission to transform the meals and dining experience of...

Ageing well, the rural way

In rural Queensland, ageing well is about more than healthcare. It is about staying connected to community, remaining independent for as long as possible,...

Funding for CQ arts groups

Central Queensland arts organisations will receive funding through a new State Government program designed to prioritise community-led groups and organisations in regional Queensland. As...

Empowering community and veterans

Not all speeches that are made in Parliament are there to highlight the weaknesses of our opponents (of which there are many). Some of...

In Brief

Gracemere - single-vehicle crash A man with minor injuries was transported in a stable condition to Rockhampton Hospital following a single-vehicle crash on Johnson Road...

Man killed in Bajool crash

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash at Bajool on Thursday, 26 February. Around 8.20pm, emergency services were notified of a two-vehicle...

Keeping our seniors active

Yeppoon Senior Citizens Club is an elderly community group that continues to thrive, providing a welcoming space in the local area and helping residents...

Wood, wit and wellbeing

Operating from CQUniversity's North Rockhampton campus, the Rockhampton Men’s Shed has become an important meeting place for local men seeking connection, purpose and routine. Shed...