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Council appoints local consultants to deliver Emu Park Foreshore Management Plan

Livingstone Shire Council has appointed CQG Environmental Consultants to develop a new Emu Park Main Beach Foreshore Management Plan, aimed at guiding the long-term...

Empowering high tea for women

Livingstone Shire Council is inviting women and girls from across the region to attend She Means Business – An Empowering High Tea for Future...

Nominate for the top tourist town

Central Queensland communities are being urged to put themselves on the map, with entries now open for the Queensland Top Tourism Town Awards, presented...

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Cyclones sign superstar

The Rockhampton Cyclones have secured a major signing ahead of the 2026 NBL1 North season after announcing American point guard Gracie Stugart will join...

Burleigh survive scare from Capras in Mal Meninga Cup

Central Queensland put up a big fight in the opening Mal Meninga Cup game – but Burleigh snuck home with two long-range tries. The Capras’...

Ford drives Dolphins’ win

Eight St Brendan’s College exports came together after a gruelling battle at Marley Brown Oval on Saturday, 7 February. In a pre-season trial between...

Grant unsure on changes

Melbourne skipper Harry Grant has had his thoughts aired around one of the NRL’s newest rule changes. One of the largest changes to the...

Taylor loved short NQ move

While it was only on a temporary basis, premier Rockhampton trainer Clinton Taylor settled into his new environment at Cluden Park beautifully over the...

Oscar defends McLaren, expects ‘fair shot’ at F1 title

Oscar Piastri insists the painful ending to his F1 title bid has only strengthened his resolve to be the "nice person" who brings the...

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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...

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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...

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....

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...

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...

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Strong finish for All Breeds

This year’s February All Breeds Bull and Female Sale at CQLX, Gracemere, has finished strong, with increased averages and clearance rates pushing the two-day...

Local mum’s health scare

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

Ray White Rockhampton announces leadership evolution

Ray White Rockhampton has entered a new phase with an expanded leadership structure aimed at supporting ongoing growth across Central Queensland while maintaining its...

Six Duxes return to Emmaus College

A new academic excellence tradition has been inaugurated at Emmaus College, which saw high achievers from the past six years return to the school. On...

Life’s still full of wonder for Alice

Emerald's Alice Meharry celebrated her 103rd birthday on Wednesday, 11 February. Tackling puzzles and sketching nature to fill her days, the spry centenarian continues to...

Community in murky water

Westwood community members expressed their growing concerns about the Boulder Creek Wind Farm (BCWF) project on Thursday, 5 February, particularly around water. Co-owned by Aula...

Grants to help Queensland businesses break into new global markets

Queensland exporters have a new opportunity to expand into global markets, with the State Government launching the Market Accelerator Program. The $750,000 initiative offers matched...

Council lending an ear

Rockhampton Regional Council is looking at options for a new off-leash area in Gracemere, and Cedar Archer Park is a likely contender. From Thursday, 12...

Division of superannuation

An application for property settlement can be made immediately following separation and it is not necessary to wait until divorce. However, once a divorce...

Life’s still full of wonder for Alice

Emerald's Alice Meharry celebrated her 103rd birthday on Wednesday, 11 February. Tackling puzzles and sketching nature to fill her days, the spry centenarian continues to...