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Alan makes it 101 not out

Burnett Heads resident Alan McMillan is overjoyed to have celebrated his 101st birthday “not out” last weekend. Alan is a proud father, grandfather, great grandfather...

Idol dream continues for Riley

Longreach singer Riley Zischke has booked his place in the next round of this year’s Australian Idol, earning a Golden Ticket and keeping the...

NSW man charged after cocaine and meth seized near Winton

Police have charged a 31-year-old man with dangerous drug offences following a vehicle search at Winton on Sunday, 1 February. It will be alleged around...

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Walking hockey set to begin in Rockhampton

Looking for a new social sport that is low impact while keeping you fit? Then walking hockey is for you! Walking Hockey is a modified...

Bella sets eyes on Florida

Emerging homegrown rugby talent Bella Afutoto Leaegaiesolo is set to take her game to the international stage, preparing to head to Florida in April...

Brethren and United earn wins in Reserve Grade Premiership

Rockhampton Brothers have secured a fine win in the Rockhampton Cricket Reserve Grade Premiership – beating Gracemere by four wickets last Saturday. Gracemere have...

Table tennis players back in action

The city’s table tennis activities at the local club on Leichhardt Park in Campbell Street returned to normal recently after a recess during the...

Phins ride momentum wave

The Dolphins found a second-half resurgence to down Central Queensland in the opening trial match of 2026. The NRL club brought a youthful line-up...

Fuller to represent region and culture in All Stars match

Rockhampton-product Trai Fuller will take part in the 15th edition of the NRL’s annual cultural showpiece event. The proud Indigenous fullback will line-up in...

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Entertainment

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...

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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...

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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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Cotton picking begins in the highlands

Cotton picking kicked off in central Queensland last week with Emerald growers Denis and Aaron Kiely, who began picking their 71-hectare cotton crop on...

Central to Defence project gathers momentum

The Gladstone, Rockhampton and Livingstone councils are going on the charge, presenting a united front to attract millions of dollars of Department of Defence...

Labor’s Gladstone Inland Rail promise goes off the rails

A $4.8 million business case for the Toowoomba to Gladstone Inland Rail extension project has stagnated at state and federal government levels for two...

Full of flavour

CQ Today journalist Sophie Mossman was on the social scene at Rockhampton Showgrounds capturing the fun and flavours at the inaugural Smoked Festival. Did...

Drawing the herd

CQ Today journalist Sophie Mossman was at the Rockhampton Showgrounds on Saturday, 7 February, snapping photos of revellers enjoying the first-ever Smoked Festival. Did...

U3A’s first meet-up for 2026

U3A Rockhampton enthusiastically welcomed 2026 at their first monthly "get together" on Tuesday, 3 February. There was a record number of attendees with 46 guests...

What’s happening on the water?

High winds kept numbers low on the water this week with only 33 vessels registered on TripWatch across the region. COURSES Upcoming Training Courses for February...

Our flag deserves respect

I hope you enjoyed the most recent Australia Day celebrations. Maybe you just took some time with your family, had a barbecue or fish...

It’s astounding! Extra performance announced for Rocky’s Rocky Horror Show

Rockhampton Regional council has announced an extra show for its 2026 musical, The Rocky Horror Show, to cater for demand. In addition to the...

When experience matters

There is an unexpected joy that comes with watching your teenage children become young adults. For years, you worry whether you are getting it...

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