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Rocky Horror rocks Pilbeam Theatre

The antici…pation is almost over. Stockings will shimmer, stilettos will stomp and the Time Warp will once again echo through the Pilbeam Theatre as Rockhampton...

Mount’s heritage recognised

Nineteen places in Mount Morgan, including the Leichhardt Hotel, post office and Soldiers Room Hall, have been identified as having local heritage significance in...

Council appoints local consultants to deliver Emu Park Foreshore Management Plan

Livingstone Shire Council has appointed CQG Environmental Consultants to develop a new Emu Park Main Beach Foreshore Management Plan, aimed at guiding the long-term...

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CQ’s halves hailed in loss

Despite going down in a second straight trial match there’s no panic in the Central Queensland ranks as their new halves combination shone. The...

Frenchville find single run win, Bulls blowout United

The Rockhampton Cricket Reserve Grade was a tale of two games – one incredibly tight fixture and the other a complete blowout. Last Saturday...

Clinton shoot down rivals

The two titans of Football Queensland Premier League Central Coast couldn’t be separated in regular time – nor extra-time – leading to an intense...

Bluebirds overcome Central, Frenchville bow out of cup

Bluebirds United are the only Rockhampton-based club advancing to the third round of the Kappa Queensland Cup. Playing in the women’s competition United were...

Cyclones sign superstar

The Rockhampton Cyclones have secured a major signing ahead of the 2026 NBL1 North season after announcing American point guard Gracie Stugart will join...

Burleigh survive scare from Capras in Mal Meninga Cup

Central Queensland put up a big fight in the opening Mal Meninga Cup game – but Burleigh snuck home with two long-range tries. The Capras’...

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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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Strike up the band! Diggers entertained

Members of RSL Gracemere and District Sub Branch were treated to a visit by six members of the 3rd Battalion the Royal Australian Regiment...

Fresh voice for Collective

Brad Butcher has a new role as the ambassador of The Shelter Collective, and he's more than happy to sing the group's praises while...

Strong finish for All Breeds

This year’s February All Breeds Bull and Female Sale at CQLX, Gracemere, has finished strong, with increased averages and clearance rates pushing the two-day...

Local mum’s health scare

What was first believed to be the notorious gastro bug quickly escalated into a life-threatening emergency for Capricorn Coast mother of three Amanda Latimer....

Ray White Rockhampton announces leadership evolution

Ray White Rockhampton has entered a new phase with an expanded leadership structure aimed at supporting ongoing growth across Central Queensland while maintaining its...

Six Duxes return to Emmaus College

A new academic excellence tradition has been inaugurated at Emmaus College, which saw high achievers from the past six years return to the school. On...

Life’s still full of wonder for Alice

Emerald's Alice Meharry celebrated her 103rd birthday on Wednesday, 11 February. Tackling puzzles and sketching nature to fill her days, the spry centenarian continues to...

Community in murky water

Westwood community members expressed their growing concerns about the Boulder Creek Wind Farm (BCWF) project on Thursday, 5 February, particularly around water. Co-owned by Aula...

Grants to help Queensland businesses break into new global markets

Queensland exporters have a new opportunity to expand into global markets, with the State Government launching the Market Accelerator Program. The $750,000 initiative offers matched...

Council lending an ear

Rockhampton Regional Council is looking at options for a new off-leash area in Gracemere, and Cedar Archer Park is a likely contender. From Thursday, 12...