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Rocky misses monsoon

After one of the most extensive summer monsoons with seven cyclones and floods across northern Australia, this exceptional monsoon triggered Cyclone Mitchell - the...

Council announces Australia Day Award winners for 2026

Rockhampton Region’s Australia Day Awards shone a spotlight on 11 exceptional locals and community groups last night during a ceremony held at the Frenchville...

News in Brief

Clearing debris from river Rockhampton Regional Council says work to clear debris from the Fitzroy River following recent minor flooding is progressing well, with Gate...

Select batches of MILO Snack Bars recalled

Liberal leader’s unity call as allies rule front bench

‘No threat’ after man and woman found dead at Wandal

Titanic night for charity

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Sport

Rugby and culture collide at Waitangi Day

Centra Highlands’ annual Waitangi Day Rugby celebration was held at McIndoe Park on Saturday, 7 February with the New Zealand women’s and under-17 girls...

Kobe enjoying sea change

Central Queensland’s top NRL stars will make their return to action this weekend with squads tweaked for the final time prior to Round 1....

Bowls from around the Central Queensland greens

VICTORIA PARK Competition Results: “A” Grade Pairs: Kyle Dalby, Fred Passmore d Steve Campbell, Garry Walker Champion Singles: John Dallow d Steve Campbell, Gary Hansen d...

Rocky seeks a sweet 16th

Rockhampton are seeking a sweet 16th straight Intercity Championship as the men’s squad prepares for representative battles this weekend. Rockhampton – led by skipper...

The region’s golf results

ROCKHAMPTON GOLF CLUB Medley single stableford 9-02 Winner: Helen Wastell 38, second: Darryl Mallory 37, third: Peter McAleese 36. Ladies’ Tiger Stableford 11-02 Winners: Julie Blake and Kerrie...

Exports impress across the board

It was a major weekend for Central Queensland exports in the NRL system. Dolphins’ Elijah McKay, Canberra’s Owen Pattie, Canterbury-Bankstown’s Kurt Mann, Manly’s Tyler...

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Entertainment

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...

Rions to rock Leichhardt

Fresh off the back of a number-one debut, Eora/Sydney indie darlings The Rions are hitting the road — and they’re not doing it small....

On This Day: Ice Cream For Breakfast Day!

Eating ice cream for breakfast is basically every little kid’s dream! Well, that and being able to have pizza for dinner every single night....

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Earth’s doppelganger: scientists make $15m digital twin

It will look and act like earth, but not exactly as we know it.  The Australasian Space Innovation Institute announced plans to build a $15...

Heartfelt thanks as Bushdancers founder steps down

In the early 1980s, Shirley Hopkins with her determination and dedication to fostering Australia’s traditions, started a bushdancing group with the support of some...

Cheaper diabetes drug halted by AstraZeneca court win

Consumer hopes for a version of AstraZeneca's blockbuster diabetes drug Forxiga that doesn't hit hip pockets as hard have been dented by a court...

Undercover at the markets

CQ Today journalist Sophie Mossman was out and about on Sunday, 15 February, snapping some photos at the Rocky Markets at Stockland Rockhampton's undercover...

Approval for ‘Bishop’s House’ to be demolished

Rockhampton Regional Council says it will not appeal the matter, after the Planning and Environment Court granted a couple approval to demolish or relocate...

Local mum’s health scare

What was first believed to be the notorious gastro bug quickly escalated into a life-threatening emergency for Central Queensland mother of three Amanda Latimer....

News in Brief

Clearing debris at Barrage Fitzroy River Water (FRW) crews have been hard at work over the past four days, clearing debris from the Fitzroy River...

Road replacement works to busy Parkhurst street complete

Rockhampton Regional Council is putting the final touches on Mason Avenue at Parkhurst, with residents, school children and parents all set to benefit from...

Watt an interruption at press conference

On Monday, 16 February, while at the Medicare Urgent Care Clinic in Rockhampton, Senator Murray Watt’s stand-up with the media was gatecrashed by climate...

30 years of CapRescue

CapRescue is celebrating a milestone 30 years of serving Central Queenslanders, providing a crucial service that means the difference between life and death. Since 1996,...

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