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Residents of low-lying areas urged to prepare for isolation from flooding

The Rockhampton Region Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) is urging residents in low-lying areas to prepare for isolation from flooding. The Bureau of Meteorology is...

Bird of prey is an expert hunter

The Black-shouldered Kite is a handsome bird of prey. Both sexes are similar with pale grey back and wings, snow white head and under-body, black...

Renewables open for comment

Public comment is open for two renewable energy projects in the greater Gladstone region, as part of the Commonwealth approvals process under the Environment...

Townsfolk ‘had a gutful’ of antisocial behaviour

Catcher’s lucky escape

MP’s focus on hospital health

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Sport

Parkies senior champions

Emu Park Surf Lifesaving Club opened the new year with a championship in their palms after braving some unusual surf conditions. The Parkies took...

Jones turns back the clock

Veteran Brendan Jones and rising star Hannah Reeves were the pacesetters on a windy opening day of the men's and women's Vic Opens at...

Preparing for the worst and hoping for the best

Rockhampton Jockey Club staff have been preparing for the worst and hoping for the best with the imminent flooding of the Fitzroy River, impacting...

Gabba awaits the Seamers

For a third straight season Central Queensland will grace the state’s premier cricket ground this Sunday. The Seamers will aim to collect a second trophy...

Double delight as AFL premiership cups in Rockhampton on Saturday

The Brisbane Lions' 2024 and 2025 Premiership Cups will be visiting Rockhampton on Saturday. Locally based Lions supporters are encouraged to Frenchville Sports Club from...

Free come’n’try sessions to kick off year

With end-of-year festivities and holidays drawing to a close, it's time to get back on the courts and play your way into the new...

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Entertainment

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...

On This Day: Christmas Eve!

No other holiday evening carries the same quiet weight as Christmas Eve. Streets fall silent, homes glow softly, and families draw near. This evening doesn’t...

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: National Cocoa Day!

The first origins of cocoa being made into a drink can be traced back to 500 BC. However, many archaeologists believe that this is...

On This Day:

Gingerbread houses are a favourite holiday pastime with families, be it with parents, grandparents, or even both! These delicious, decorative bread houses have always...

On This Day: Christmas Jumper Day!

Christmas Jumper Day brings a burst of color and joy to the holiday season. People across the country wear their most festive sweaters, creating...

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Stand Up in effect for Livingstone

The Livingstone Shire Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) escalated to the Stand Up stage of disaster management on Wednesday as heavy rain and severe...

Monsoon retreats north

After the monsoon dumped 1248mm at Cowley Beach for December, Cyclone Koji hit Cape Upstart, adding another 585mm half way through this month. The...

News in Brief

Pedestrian killed at Bajool Police's Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash in Bajool on Tuesday, 13 January. Around 8.40pm, emergency services were called...

Hall of Famer to coach Capras women in 2026

Women’s rugby league in Central Queensland has received a significant boost with the appointment of Tahnee Norris as Central Queensland's BMD Premiership coach. Widely regarded...

Preparations under way as familiar foe levels up

While Rockhampton is busy preparing for next week's anticipated Fitzroy River flood peak, some organisations and businesses not far from the river say they...

Flood peak of 8m expected

Rockhampton residents in flood-prone areas are advised to start making “sensible precautions”, including filling sandbags, with the Bureau of Meteorology expecting the Fitzroy River...

MP hacked, threatened by cybercrim

Callide MP Bryson Head has sensationally revealed he was the victim of a cyberhacker and blackmail threats in early January. Mr Head took to social...

Your Online Comments

FITZROY RIVER HEIGHT EXPECTED TO PEAK NEXT WEEK Herb Jones: Think they might be underestimating this one. Bev Johnston: I hope the Barrage gates have been...

Community Briefs

Australia Day Breakfast An Australia Day Breakfast will be held on Monday, 26 January at Lions Bicentennial Park, Barmoya Road, The Caves, from 8am to...

Holiday memories still sting

Last week's column about camping holidays at the Capricorn Coast beaches brought back some painful memories for two of our Historical Society members, Jim...

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