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CQ volunteer chosen for state advisory panel

Long-term CQ local and volunteer Eddie Cowie has been chosen to help shape the future of volunteering across the Sunshine State. Mr Cowie is one...

Art that sees you: Naomi Hoare explores motherhood and identity in new residency

Local artist Naomi Hoare is offering a glimpse into her studio as part of the AIR Open Studios program at the Rockhampton Museum of...

Walking through uncertain times

An early morning walk, with or without your best friend, in my case Cody the Deputy Dog, is a great way to start a...

Councils want infrastructure funding to remain

Hearts break for Noah and his Pa

Youth foyer hope for Rocky

Building better schools starts before the funding

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Sport

Sports Minister backs CQ

With vocal support from the State Government, Central Queensland’s bid to become the NRL’s 20th team is ramping up. At a press conference unveiling the...

Capras seek out Blackhawks

Central Queensland is hunting down back-to-back wins for the first time this season. The Capras will head north to Jack Manski Oval to face Townsville...

How good is Callaghan Park – seriously!

It’s a catchphrase usually reserved for the annual Warrnambool May Racing Carnival, but its author, flamboyant Victorian race caller Ric McIntosh, let it fly...

Slamarok is back for Nats

After flaming out at Rockynats 05, Slamarok will be making its return with a new look at Rockynats 06 in the Burnout Pro Class. Emerald’s...

League powerhouses clash

Rockhampton Senior Rugby League fans are being treated to an early-season present this weekend. The men’s A Grade competition will host a battle between two...

Rockynats is ready to roll

It’s not the kind of vehicle you expect to see lining up in a burnout comp or rolling onto Rockhampton’s historic Quay Street in...

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On This Day: National Exercise Day!

It’s time to put away that smartphone or computer, get off the couch and get moving! If the weather is fine on this spring...

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,...

On This Day: World Art Day!

Art has the power not only to bring beauty and light into a world that can often feel dark, but also to make a...

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...

Pilbeam Theatre to host free screening of Australian exclusive of Sting’s The Last Ship

The Pilbeam Theatre is delivering a free screening of the Australian-exclusive presentation of Sting’s The Last Ship on Saturday, 11 April from 7.15pm, streaming...

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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Local voices shape future of fisheries

Keppel MP Nigel Hutton welcomed industry leaders, local workers and community members to the Yeppoon Regional Fisheries Forum as part of the Queensland Fishing...

Strong southern support lifts market

Gracemere Combined Agents saw an increased yarding this week with 2353 head, coming to hand, consisting of 1080 Steers, 811 Heifers, 301 Cows, 19...

Average quality yarding at Emerald

Emerald Combined Agents yarded 2200 head of cattle in a fair quality offering on Thursday, 16 April. A large proportion of the yarding comprised...

If you love your town, move

Roy Morgan Research reveals 48 per cent of Australians have plans to reduce the amount of driving they do during the current fuel crisis....

Challenges ahead for cattle producers but AgForce on the front foot

It’s been a difficult month of disappointment, uncertainty and sadness, with a few rays of hope in there too that we can hang on...

The history of one of North Rockhampton’s pioneering families

The story of one of Central Queenslands earliest pioneering families began in Scotland then expanded into the new colony. Alexander Walls and Janet MacDonald had...

Keeping POWs’ stories alive

With Anzac Day approaching once again, Rockhampton woman Sharon Cowan wants to ensure the stories of her father, and those like him, are never...

Central Queensland and Rocky roar to life for Dinosaur Week

Central Queensland’s pre-historic history is set to star during the inaugural Queensland Dinosaur Week which runs from Monday, 4 May to Sunday, 10 May,...

CQ fourth for crime

Central Queensland has ranked fourth out of 20 Queensland statistical areas for the highest crime rate, according to the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office’s recently...

Revving into the future

When Rockynats 06 rolls into Rockhampton, the roar of engines is matched only by the surge of economic activity flowing through our region....

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