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State government boost for CQ projects

The State Government has committed more than $350,000 to two Central Queensland tourism projects. Capricorn Caves will receive $300,000 to complete stage two of a...

Cool koala Shaun will be missed by community

Rockhampton's Zoo's beloved koala Shaun has died, following complications from a prostate infection. Rockhampton Regional Council's parks, sport and public spaces councillor Cherie Rutherford said...

Quiet week on the water

Another quiet week on the water with only four trips logged across the region. There were no activations this week for any flotilla. COURSES Shipboard Safety...

A legacy of leadership

$8.6m courthouse upgrade

Petition launched to improve safety at Yeppen Lagoon

Investment that strengthens liveability in our Shire

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Sport

Sweet 16 for Rockhampton

It was a convincing 16th straight Intercity Championship triumph for Rockhampton last weekend. The representative squad travelled to Gladstone – dominating in three group games...

Fuller fires but Woolf bites at fullback hopes

Despite some superb showings from Trai Fuller in the pre-season, Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf looks set to keep Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow in the No.1 position...

Capras find strong reply

Central Queensland bounced back from a disappointing first round of the Harvey Norman Under-19s competition to claim a close comeback win in Yeppoon in...

Hat-trick helps CQ to top

Off the bench and onto the scoresheet thrice – Romen Conway had a day to remember as Central Queensland thrashed Western Clydesdales to go...

Star CQ filly’s thrilling Caulfield success

Stand-in jockey Zac Spain’s nerveless ride guided star Central Queensland filly Sheza Alibi to a thrilling victory in the $300,000 Group 2 Angus Armanasco...

Vale RJC’s oldest member

The RJC’s oldest member passes away Bruce McKenzie, the Rockhampton Jockey Club’s oldest member, passed away on Thursday morning following a short illness, aged...

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Entertainment

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...

On This Day: National Drink Wine Day!

Does anybody really need an excuse to open a bottle of their favourite red (or white) at the end of a long and stressful...

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...

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Keppel forum tackles local fishing issues

Local recreational and commercial fishers, fishing retailers, industry leaders and government representatives gathered at the Keppel Fishers Forum to discuss the future of fishing...

Weed spread sparks concern

Livingstone Shire councillors have unanimously voted to begin work toward a long-term approach to managing the region’s growing Leucaena weed problem. Cr Glenda Mather brought...

Turning the tide on Labor’s health crisis in Central Queensland

After a decade of decline under the former Labor Government, the Crisafulli Government is turn the tide and delivering better health outcomes for Queenslanders,...

Yeppoon shines bright on the global stage

Yeppoon’s Jabiru Events Centre and Capricorn Enterprise attended the annual Asia Pacific Meetings and Events Conference (AIME) in Melbourne as one of 750 exhibitors. Held...

Council backs Rotary vision for board walk

Rotary Club Capricorn Coast has presented a deputation outlining potential design plans for three proposed coastal walk projects, which were received and supported unanimously...

Man dies days after mobility scooter crash in Moura

A 70-year-old Moura man has died after a collision between an electric mobility scooter and a car at a suburban intersection earlier this month. Emergency...

Regional girls to reimagine agriculture through GrowHer

Becoming a leader in agricultural technology isn’t just a possibility for regional girls in Queensland, it’s a path they can start growing right now...

This bird outsources its parenting

The distinctive high pitched trilling call of the Fan-tailed Cuckoo is often heard as the bird moves through the understorey looking for food. It...

Opposition ‘all for’ Olympics in Rocky

Shadow Olympic and Paralympic Games Minister Grace Grace says the State Opposition wants Olympic rowing to be held in Rockhampton in 2032, taking aim...

Koongal fire not suspicious

A fire that caused 'substantial damage' to a home in Koongal on the weekend has been deemed non-suspicious by police. A police spokesperson said police...

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