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David Attenborough’s 100th marked by three new shows

Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday will be celebrated with three new shows, the BBC has announced. The broadcaster will mark Sir David's "extraordinary milestone" on...

ALP says hospital is still sick

Queensland Opposition leader Steven Miles has taken aim at Rockhampton Hospital, but Rockhampton MP Donna Kirkland says the LNP inherited a "significant health crisis"...

Ballard books Top 30 spot

Longreach’s presence on the national stage continues to grow, with Rochelle Ballard earning a Golden Ticket into the top 30 on the current season...

Welcome funding for community groups

Turning the tide on Labor’s health crisis in Central Queensland

This Coalition to learn from past mistakes

Congratulations to our 2026 Australia Day Award winners

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Sport

Vale RJC’s oldest member

The RJC’s oldest member passes away Bruce McKenzie, the Rockhampton Jockey Club’s oldest member, passed away on Thursday morning following a short illness, aged...

Local hockey talent Cairon recognised at state level

Park Avenue Brothers Hockey Club is celebrating an outstanding achievement by rising junior player Cairon Smith, who has been named as a shadow for...

Drama for the Enchiladas

Emu Park Surf Lifesaving Club's Enchiladas surfboat team were in fine form before a collision put them off course during the Australian Surf Rowers...

Clermont wins on home ground

The Central Highlands Rugby League Under-20s Premiership made its return on Saturday, 14 February, kicking off with a bang at Clermont. Clermont made great use...

CQ youngsters head home

Central Queensland’s four junior squads will play at home for the first time in their respective 2026 seasons. The Harvey Norman Under-17s, Under-19s, Cyril...

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...

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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,...

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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....

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Letters to the Editor

TIME FOR A FAIR GO ON FINES Queenslanders value fairness and common sense, especially when it comes to road safety. But a closer look at...

Council announces Australia Day Award winners for 2026

Rockhampton Region’s Australia Day Awards shone a spotlight on 11 exceptional locals and community groups on Wednesday, 18 February, during a ceremony held at...

New home for native trees

Cultural heritage and new development have worked hand in hand to relocate culturally significant tree and plant species at the Boulder Creek Wind Farm...

Fighting for regional Australia

I am pleased to share with you that I have been newly appointed to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure...

New weekend hours and commercial trial coming to Gracemere Waste Facility

Rockhampton Regional Council will introduce updated weekend opening hours and a new commercial customer trial at the Gracemere Waste Facility next month. Starting 1 March...

St Paul’s welcomes new Dean

The Anglican community in Rockhampton has welcomed the arrival of the Reverend Daniel Faricy, who will serve as the new Dean of St Paul’s...

Your internet just leveled up

More than 30,000 homes and businesses in Rockhampton are now eligible to upgrade to full fibre via nbn Fibre to the Premises (FTTP). Upgrading...

Big year ahead at Pilbeam Theatre

It’s shaping up to be one of the busiest years yet at Rockhampton's Pilbeam Theatre with the 2026 program set to deliver a mix...

Responsible gun owners ‘scapegoats’ after Bondi

Before Christmas, Australia saw one of the most devastating shootings our country has experienced. In the aftermath, we saw rushed responses in other states...

School days in the 1920s

In our 31 December edition, CQ Today covered the story of father of seven Leslie Ashworth Dennis and his rescue in 1960 from the...

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