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Capricorn Coast Visitor Centre showcases local creativity

Visitors to the Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre are discovering more than maps and travel tips — they’re uncovering a vibrant collection of locally...

Regional Queensland home prices hit new peak

Regional Queensland home prices hit a new peak in January, according to the latest PropTrack Home Price Index. The report shows prices rose 0.2...

News in Brief

Gracemere - single-vehicle crash A man in his 50s with a head injury was transported in a potentially life-threatening condition to Rockhampton Hospital following a...

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Sport

Sprint night on the track

It was time to put all that training to the test with a night of sprint races. One of the key skills needed by track...

Young pod surfing to CQ

Dolphins will bring a fresh and exciting line-up to Gladstone in a major test for the new blood. Although the squad is lacking recognisable...

Frenchy continue unbeaten run in women’s comp

Frenchville have kept their season-long undefeated streak intact with a thrilling finish against Rockhampton Brothers Blue. The Falcons and Brethren played the Rockhampton Cricket...

Falcons fly over The Glen

Statements don’t come much more emphatic than a 99-run victory in a top-of-the-table clash. Frenchville produced exactly that with a thunderous win over The...

Jonassen back for the Fire

The Queensland Fire received a late season boost with star all-rounder Jess Jonassen making her return from shoulder surgery this week. Jonassen, 33, required an...

The region’s golfing results

ROCKHAMPTON GOLF CLUB Medley single stableford 27-01 Winner: Mark Lewis 39, second: Glen Watt 37, third: Genia Sarafian 36. Ladies’ single stableford 28-01 Winner: Christ Rattenbury 39,...

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On This Day: I Heart Horror Day!

Love the sensation of a jump scare, chase, or gruesome scene? Then this day might be just the thing. I Heart Horror Day invites...

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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: The anniversary of the Frisbee

The Frisbee has become a familiar sight in parks, backyards and beaches around the world, but its origins are far humbler than its modern...

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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...

Aussie Day Warm-Up to kick off Australia Day celebrations early

Ready to kick off Australia Day celebrations two days early, the first, but hopefully not the last, Great Aussie Day Warm-Up is being presented...

The Long and Short of It

Hitting the Central Queensland stage early this year in a popular joint short form is the Rockhampton and Yeppoon Little Theatre’s presentation of The...

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Ensham Mine approval secures workforce

The Queensland Government has secured the future of more than 700 workers in Central Queensland, with the approval of a $314.9 million extension to...

Rocky Climb construction kicks-off

Rockhampton’s long-awaited indoor climbing facility, Rocky Climb, has reached a major milestone with the arrival of its climbing walls and the start of on-site...

Celebrating our country on Australia Day

Australia Day is a day for Australians to appreciate our country and celebrate our vibrant communities. While there is controversy every year around the date,...

Drugs and weapons charges, Clermont

Detectives from the Moranbah Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) have charged a man with multiple offences following the execution of a search warrant at a...

Clear on what matters

Last week I spent most of my time at the Mater Hospital after the degenerative spinal condition I live with decided I needed to...

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AUSTRALIA DAY IN THE BIG SHED Jo Harris: Brendan Shannon you’re a star. PROFESSOR ROLFE'S AUSTRALIA DAY HONOUR Ken Murphy: Congratulations John! Friederike McCartney: Fantastic congratulations John. Rod Green:...

Fitzroy set to be busy as barra season opens

Barra season has returned to the Fitzroy River for another year, and anglers are already hooked on the hope of reeling in a trophy...

Boyce’s spill motion fails, Littleproud remains Nats’ leader

Flynn MP Colin Boyce has issued a statement after his bid for a leadership spill motion against incumbent David Littleproud failed on Monday. "The leadership...

Banana’s true blue spirit shines through

The Banana Shire Council's Australia Day celebrations were held in Taroom on Monday, 26 January. Flynn MP Colin Boyce regaled the crowd, telling them it...

What’s been happening on the water

Strong winds kept numbers low on the water this week with only sixty-six boats registering their trip on TripWatch across the region. There was...