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Farewell to bridge club stalwart

Around 60 club members enjoyed the farewell party for long time member, Dr Malcolm Allan on Saturday, 31 January. Malcolm has been a member from...

Strike up the band! Diggers entertained

Members of RSL Gracemere and District Sub Branch were treated to a visit by six members of the 3rd Battalion the Royal Australian Regiment...

Fresh voice for Collective

Brad Butcher has a new role as the ambassador of The Shelter Collective, and he's more than happy to sing the group's praises while...

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Sport

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...

The region’s golf results

YEPPOON GOLF CLUB Medley 4BBB stableford 4-02 Winners: Cory Butler and Scott Anderson 42, second: Andrew Fischer and Mitchell O’Dwyer 41, third: Wade Smoothy and Eddie...

Rocky runs riot in Bundy

Rockhampton dominated the major first event on the Queensland Touch Football calendar last weekend. The Bundaberg Cup was held across two-days with 10 full divisions...

Tyler Digs Deep

Budding boxer Tyler Shaw's big leap from Townsville to Dysart has paid off in furthering her passion for boxing. Since the age of 10, Tyler...

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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...

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...

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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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...

Reform critical after Queensland e-mobility injuries almost double

RACQ and its partners say enforcement, retail, education, infrastructure and hire schemes are the areas which the Government can address to protect Queenslanders as...

Final casts decide last minute victories

That’s a wrap for the 2026 Capricorn King of Kings tournament, with organisers declaring it the strongest event yet after delivering intense competition and...

Barras are back for 2026

Barra season has officially returned to the mighty Fitzroy (Tunuba), and Rocky is ready for another standout year on the water. The 2026 season kicked...

Beef Australia opens applications for the Graeme Acton Beef Connections Program

Beef Australia has opened applications for the 2026-2027 Graeme Acton Beef Connections Program and is calling for emerging leaders to participate as mentees in...

A true champion remembered

Central Queensland has farewelled one of its most passionate advocates for primary producers, with the passing of Ron Bahnisch on Friday, 6 February at...

Brain tumour puts champ on the canvas

Emerald's one and only Hall of Fame boxer Colin Wilson reckoned he was up for the fight, and he had to be after Melbourne...