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Olympic sport switch labelled ‘nonsense’

Rockhampton MP Donna Kirkland has dismissed reports emerging from the Winter Olympics claiming the Beef Capital won't host the Games' rowing and canoeing events...

Coalition touts era of trust and unity after split

Liberal and National leaders insist they trust each other, guaranteeing no further Coalition break-ups after striking a deal to end the parties' second split...

Roblox on notice over ongoing child grooming concerns

Australia's eSafety notified Roblox last week of its intention to directly test the platform’s implementation and effectiveness of the nine safety commitments it made...

Plaza Hotel to be sold

CQ operation seizes over 100kgs of cannabis and $200k in cash

Playground upgrades to bring new swings, slides and smiles

Mine’s Olympic medal push

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The region’s golfing results

ROCKHAMPTON GOLF CLUB Ladies’ single stableford 4-02 Winner: Kerrie McHugh 35, second: Joy Coombes 35, third: Loretta DOnaldson 34. Medley single stroke 5-02 A Grade winner: Nathan...

Rockhampton riders have a point to prove

It had been a hot, windy and wet week but Friday night was a great temperature with a beautiful orange sunset and wind gusts...

Magpies up for the Cup

Newcomers, returnees and even a former State of Origin representative made waves in the opening round of the Men’s Queensland Kappa Cup. In the...

Jonassen fires in comeback

Central Queensland cricket export Jess Jonassen has made an immediate impact in her return to the Women’s National Cricket League. The Rockhampton Brothers junior...

Frenchville, Central advance over local rivals

A refreshed Frenchville side has opened the 2026 season with a massive win over local rivals Nerimbera. Playing in the Women’s Queensland Kappa Cup...

Fierce Frenchy bash Bulls

If Frenchville’s 99-run win over The Glen last round was a statement – the exclamation mark at the end of the sentence was penned...

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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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Idol singers putting Longreach on the map

Longreach has already featured on the current season of Australian Idol, with local entertainer Art Cooper’s audition airing on Monday, 2 February, while two...

Flying fox dispersal starts in Duaringa

The Central Highlands council began a planned week-long flying fox dispersal in Duaringa on Friday, 6 February, as part of ongoing efforts to manage...

Livingstone connects community to local wellbeing activities

Livingstone Shire Council has launched the Healthy and Active Livingstone Program, bringing together free and low-cost health, fitness, and wellbeing activities across the region...

More cabin-style park accommodation approved by Livingstone Shire

Livingstone Shire Council has unanimously approved a development application to reconfigure Discovery Parks Coolwaters Holiday Village at 760 Scenic Highway, Kinka Beach, paving the...

Capricornia welcomes four new constables

Capricornia District has welcomed four new First Year Constables this week, strengthening the region’s policing team. Officially announced on Thursday, 5 February, constables Johnson, Lynas,...

CQU students engineer change on the ground in India

CQUniversity students have gained rare, hands-on experience in human-centred engineering while making a tangible difference in local communities through an immersive learning abroad program...

Livingstone connects community to local wellbeing activities

Livingstone Shire Council has launched the Healthy and Active Livingstone Program, bringing together free and low-cost health, fitness, and wellbeing activities across the region...

New research sheds light on how koalas may respond to prolonged stress

New research led by CQUniversity has provided fresh insight into how koalas may respond to stress, with implications for conservation, veterinary care and wildlife...

Supporting our community through flood recovery

Over the past few weeks, our community has shown its resilience once again as we faced significant flooding across parts of the Shire. With...

REIPing the rewards of net zero

Gladstone is being touted as a leading Renewable Energy Industrial Precinct (REIP) candidate, but the race is on to power up the region’s clean...

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