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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....

It’s time to tax the one per cent

Get the policy settings right and industry will thrive

A ‘bush canary’ with a beautiful song

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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...

Rockynats inspiring women to find place in car community

Every April, the streets of Rockhampton are transformed by the rumble of engines, the blinding reflection of polished chrome and the unmistakable energy of...

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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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Girls Torque’s passion for cars shines

Lara Wilde and the team from Girls Torque are revved up to share their passion for cars with the women of Central Queensland. Established in...

News in Brief

Be patient on the road this weekend Rockhampton Police are advising motorists to expect increased traffic across the region this weekend as the city prepares...

Brunei pledges to strengthen fuel supply to Australia

The Sultan of Brunei has assured Anthony Albanese his oil-rich nation is not looking to impose any export restrictions on Australia as the prime...

Ready and raring for Rockynats 06

If you’ve been anywhere near the Rockhampton Showgrounds, you would have already heard the loud and proud enthusiasts and their beasts roaming the streets. That’s...

‘The Cri’ could be yours

Rockhampton's iconic Criterion Hotel is going on the market after 35 years of operation and ownership by the Turnbull family. Multiple generations of the Turnbull...

Rocky venues up for awards

Rockhampton's Lionleigh Pub and The Edge Apartment Hotel will compete against venues from Brisbane and across the state in the Queensland Hotels Association's 2026...

Inaugural CapRescue race day fundraiser a success

About 150 guests gathered in the Acton Stand at Rockhampton's Callaghan Park on Saturday, 11 April, enjoying a day out while raising funds for...

Putting the fun into fundraiser at the races

Today News Group journalist Sophie Mossman was out and about on Saturday, 11 April at Callaghan Park, snapping photos of people enjoying CapRescue's inaugural...

Storytime at the Zoo returns with six new sessions

Storytime at the Zoo is set to return this month, delivering six delightful sessions for young readers. The program, delivered by Rockhampton Regional Libraries in...

Giving back to our communities

Regional areas are often made not by where they are but the people that contribute to their region. It’s the little communities that give...

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