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Walter Reid open for a day

Today News Group journalist Sophie Mossman was out and about on Saturday, 21 March snapping photos of people checking out what's on offer at...

Sweet fundraiser in store on Saturday

The Rockhampton community is being called on to satisfy their sweet tooth for a good cause, with Galactic Donuts set to host its Chew...

Gum Nut Railway on the move

Once a popular attraction at the Rockhampton Heritage Village, the Gum Nut Railway is now chugging toward a future elsewhere, with Rockhampton Regional Council...

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Sport

Barbie is hot to head to Florida

Pint-sized filly Wasabi Barbie, a Rockhampton two-year-old bred in Comet and originally raced by Jesse Beak, could be destined for a career as a...

Club celebrates 90 years of pride, competition and connection

The Park Avenue Brothers Hockey Club is celebrating a remarkable milestone in 2026, marking 90 years of hockey in Rockhampton and recognising the players,...

Bumper day of racing in store at Springsure

Central Queensland racing heads to Springsure on Saturday for a terrific five-race non-TAB program. The annual St Patrick's Day race meeting is a family-friendly day...

Bears hunt down Magpies

Pilbeam Park will host an intriguing game as Berserker aims to test its newfound form. The Bears will travel down Lakes Creek Road where...

Rivalry round for Capras

Central Queensland is set for a crucial game ahead of a two-week break from the Hostplus Cup. The Capras will come up against bitter...

Rock-ing good turnout

A strong contingent of riders from Rockhampton were in Emerald on the weekend of 14-15 March for Rounds 1 and 2 of the State...

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Entertainment

Shock Horror, Rocky has a showstopper

The Rocky Horror Show has returned to Rockhampton’s Pilbeam Theatre, and audiences can be assured that the “antici…pation” is worth it. One of the most...

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...

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: Global Recycling Day!

As planet Earth gives up billions of tonnes of its natural resources each year to support the humans who live on it, the health...

On This Day: National Pi Day!

Pi. A concept that can be difficult to understand but is central to so many aspects of our lives. It goes on forever and ever...

On This Day: World Sleep Day!

Sleep may seem like such a normal aspect of life that it might seem silly to even talk about it! It can be one...

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Unisong Choir preparing for two concerts

The Rockhampton Unisong Choir is in full rehearsals for two public concerts at the Walter Reid Cultural Centre this month. The 'Songs Around the Pacific'...

Motorcyclist dies after collision with cow

A man has died following a traffic crash in Gracemere early this morning. Around 3.30am, police and emergency services were called to the intersection of...

Free school holidays fun in Livingstone Shire

Livingstone Shire Council is encouraging families to start planning their April break, with more than 14 free activities and events scheduled across the region...

Technology and the world

Sometimes I sit back and think, wow, this is my life. A family, a home and paid work. I can imagine there are many...

Boundary changes on the agenda for electorates

Every seven and a half years the Queensland Redistribution Commission is required to redraw the boundaries of the 93 Queensland electorates to ensure that...

Business and jokes at U3A’s AGM

It was a lively friendly meeting at the U3A Rockhampton AGM on Tuesday, 3 March. There were 127 members present which included 29 new members. In...

Police vehicles damaged

Police have charged a man after he allegedly damaged seven marked police vehicles at North Rockhampton Police Station on Sunday, 1 March. Police allege the...

Windy weekend on the Capricorn Coast

The weather was slightly better this week with thirty-one boats logged on to TripWatch. After a calm day on Friday, the wind blew up,...

River flow peak has passed

Rockhampton's Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) has moved to Stand Down phase, with the river flow reaching its peak in the Fitzroy River overnight...

St Paddy’s Day trackside

CQ Today journalist Sophie Mossman was out on the social scene on Saturday, 14 March, snapping photos of punters enjoying a day out at...