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UPDATE: Man charged over woman’s death

A 33-year-old Queensland man has been charged with murder over the death of a woman at Avon Downs in the Northern Territory. The man, who...

Hanson ‘ban’ sparks stoush

Accusations of a Pauline Hanson “ban” have sparked a firestorm between One Nation’s James Ashby and Livingstone Shire Council. In a post on Facebook on...

Man flees scene after crash

Police are investigating following a single-vehicle traffic crash at Nerimbera on Thursday, 9 April. Around 7.15pm, police and emergency services were called to reports of...

Miller lets the dogs out

Energy vulnerability is a choice

Shows are feeling the strain

Revved up for Rockynats

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Sport

Hansen’s filly is Ready to put best foot forward in 2yo Classic

When a trainer loses a star galloper of the calibre of Sheza Alibi, the natural reaction would be one of regret and bitterness. But not...

Hot Day dazzles to lead Australia’s Masters challenge

Central Queensland golf export Jason Day is staying cool in the scorching heat after wowing the Georgia galleries to thrust himself firmly into the...

CQ to rise against Devils

Central Queensland’s return to the Hostplus Cup presents a chance to shift into the top eight. After a two-week hiatus, the Capras take on...

Festivites open AFL season

AFL Capricornia’s two top senior competitions begin this Saturday with the second annual Festival of Footy. The Rockhampton Cricket Grounds will once again play host...

Wild Thing’s calm finish

The 78th Gladstone Ports Corporation Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race has wrapped up, delivering a fast and at times demanding race, in stark contrast...

Bumper race day ahead at Callaghan Park

Saturday is one of the great days on the Rockhampton horse racing calendar. The $168,000 TAB 2026 Capricornia Yearling Sale 2yo Classic (1200m) and $112,000...

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Entertainment

Pilbeam Theatre to host free screening of Australian exclusive of Sting’s The Last Ship

The Pilbeam Theatre is delivering a free screening of the Australian-exclusive presentation of Sting’s The Last Ship on Saturday, 11 April from 7.15pm, streaming...

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

Outdoor yoga with Kelly - Sapphire Join Kelly for indoor or outdoor yoga classes held at various locations in Emerald and Sapphire. Suitable for all ages...

Seger show back like a bullet

Travelin’ Man Lance Friend is already working on his Night Moves for when The Bob Seger and Silver Bullet’s Ultimate Experience returns to Rockhampton’s...

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...

A nostalgic night of classics

A beloved chapter of Australian music history is coming back to life on stage as The Beggars Sing the Seekers heads to Rockhampton on...

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Counting the cost of private health

There are many reasons people take out Private Health Insurance. Many do it because they can and feel they should, it could also be...

Nation tops up fuel supply after Easter demand

Demand for fuel has spiked by a third during the Easter break as Australia secures more petrol and diesel. The nation had supply until mid-April,...

School runs made safer with carpark upgrades complete

Works to improve road safety at Gracemere State School are now complete, thanks to a joint initiative between the Department of Transport and Main...

Explore Rockhampton during the school holidays

Rockhampton Region families are being encouraged to take advantage of a packed school holidays program, with a wide range of free and low-cost activities...

News in Brief

Berserker - motorcycle crash A patient was transported to Rockhampton Hospital in a stable condition following a motorcycle crash on a private property at 1pm...

Early exploration in Taroom Trough

After the State Government gave the green light for oil exploration in the Taroom Trough, there are already signs of promise that there could...

Crash damages K and S Timber building

A Norman Gardens woman has been charged after a two-vehicle collision that caused damage to the K and S Timber building on the corner...

Two charged following Yeppoon car thefts

Two people have been charged following a burglary at Yeppoon on Wednesday, 1 April. Police allege that between 9.30pm on Wednesday, 1 April and 3.55am...

Work on third bridge to start

A temporary exclusion zone has been established on part of the Fitzroy River, with early works about to begin on Rockhampton’s long-anticipated third river...

Recognise our best for Queensland Day

Central Queensland MPs are encouraging Queenslanders to celebrate what makes the Sunshine State great by voting in the Queensland Day Awards and All the...

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