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Time is right for housing tax reform

Massive tax breaks for property investors are cooking our housing system. Negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount let cashed-up investors outbid everyday...

Taking action on homelessness crisis

"Real, tangible outcomes" to address the region's homelessness crisis, including a dignity hub, will be up for discussion at a housing and homelessness roundtable...

Rallying support for QCWA

More than 140 women from Theodore and surrounds gathered at the Theodore Showgrounds on Saturday, 28 February, taking the first steps toward restoring the...

ACCC to monitor fuel retailers ‘opportunism or price gouging’

Businesses keen to grow encouraged to attend conference

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Incredible artwork at Mount Morgan

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Sport

Century-maker leads CQ

Central Queensland will finally kick off its Hostplus Cup campaign this Sunday, hunting down an opening round victory. The Capras travel to Port Moresby to...

Rain affected rounds sees just three games go ahead

Of the 14 Rockhampton Cricket senior matches scheduled for last weekend just three got to actually play out. After a rain-affected weekend all of...

The region’s golfing results

ROCKHAMPTON GOLF CLUB Medley single stablefrdo 23-02 Winner: Peter McAleese 37, second: Geoffrey Boneham 36, third: Stewie Weston 36. Ladies’ two-play Ambrose 25-02 Winners: Lyndee Bollington and...

Region’s top stars open tournament season on the road

Some of the keener players from the Rockhampton Table Tennis Club have hit the state’s tournament circuit early this year. The region’s top players...

Vegas gift for birthday boy Mann

St Brendan's alumni Kurt Mann celebrated his 33rd birthday in the most unconventional fashion imaginable on Sunday — helping steer the Canterbury-Bankstown to a...

Norris impressed by trial

Nearly 50 of Central Queensland's top women's talents put forward their case to be tutored under one of rugby league's greatest players in Rockhampton...

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Entertainment

On This Day: National Floral Design Day!

It’s time to stop and smell the roses! Flower Design Day is all about showing appreciation for floral design as a unique and creative...

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,...

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...

Jefferies here to ‘yell at you’

Australia’s global comedy heavyweight, Jim Jefferies will bring his internationally acclaimed Son of a Carpenter tour home in 2026 for a huge run of...

On This Day: National Sticky Bun Day!

Whether a person has a sweet tooth or prefers a carbohydrate-filled treat, the sticky bun is the ideal gastronomic delight to fill the void! Fortunately,...

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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SMW Group director hits back at allegations

The director of mining and industry services provider SMW Group has hit back at media reports following the company's controversial restructure, saying "assertions of...

Consultation open on floating walkway at Inkerman

Community consultation is open on the design for a proposed new floating walkway for Inkerman Creek Boat Ramp, designed to improve safety and accessibility...

Paint the town pink

International Women’s Day is coming up fast, and Rockhampton locals are invited to take to Quay Street on Sunday, 8 March, to run, walk,...

‘You’re better off doing it the rural way’

For locals, it’s no surprise that talent spreads far and wide across Central Queensland. What’s even more apparent is the young people of regional...

Housing support for regional Australia overdue

The problem of housing in this country varies from region to region and I am sure is acute in capital cities. But that does...

Smart approach to evening

Art, ideas, and movement will collide in a dazzling celebration of contemporary practice when An Evening with Sally Smart – In Conversation with Alison...

Rowing plans a key priority

Amid debate surrounding rowing at the 2032 Olympics, Rockhampton Regional Council and members of local rowing clubs have put forward a series of infrastructure...

Sunny Day at Rockhampton Markets

CQ Today journalist SOPHIE MOSSMAN was out and about on Sunday, 1 March, snapping some photos of locals enjoying the weekly Rockhampton Markets in...

Capricornian records strong growth

The Capricornian Bank has recorded strong growth since officially transitioning from a credit union to a bank in November last year, including 33.8 per...

Training takes priority as wet weather forces boaties off the water

Another quiet week on the water with rain and strong wind warnings hampering boating. There were seven trips logged across the region with only...

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