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Investment that strengthens liveability in our Shire

One of the things I love most about our community is the way we continue to grow while still maintaining what makes Livingstone such...

Postmortem to be conducted following deaths

A postmortem will be carried out on Wednesday, 25 February, following the deaths of two people at a home in Wandal last week. A police...

Council e-scooter concerns, consider signage

Following frequent incidents involving micro-mobility devices such as e-scooters and e-bikes in the region, Livingstone Shire Council councillors have formally acknowledged the issue as...

Keppel forum tackles local fishing issues

Weed spread sparks concern

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

Yeppoon shines bright on the global stage

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Sport

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...

Local hockey talent Cairon recognised at state level

Park Avenue Brothers Hockey Club is celebrating an outstanding achievement by rising junior player Cairon Smith, who has been named as a shadow for...

Drama for the Enchiladas

Emu Park Surf Lifesaving Club's Enchiladas surfboat team were in fine form before a collision put them off course during the Australian Surf Rowers...

Clermont wins on home ground

The Central Highlands Rugby League Under-20s Premiership made its return on Saturday, 14 February, kicking off with a bang at Clermont. Clermont made great use...

CQ youngsters head home

Central Queensland’s four junior squads will play at home for the first time in their respective 2026 seasons. The Harvey Norman Under-17s, Under-19s, Cyril...

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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,...

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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...

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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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...

Our working class heroes deserve better

There are many unsung heroes in the electorate of Flynn that often leave for work in the dark and return home in the dark. These...

Bridge to belonging: Rainbow makeover celebrates inclusion

A weathered pedestrian bridge near Capricornia College at CQUniversity’s Rockhampton campus is being transformed into a vibrant symbol of inclusion, with a rainbow makeover...

New arrivals bring investment capital

With the Capricorn Coast and broader regional Australia firmly on the radar for 2026 investors, Rockhampton-based financial planner Dimitri Kondilis is encouraging Australians relocating...

Collaborative vision charts new path for Mount Etna’s future

A full-day stakeholder workshop at Mount Etna Caves National Park has marked the first step in a long-term, collaborative approach to restoring one of...

Morning tea raises funds for RFDS

The RFDS Rockhampton Volunteer Auxiliary's first morning tea for the year will be held on Wednesday, 4 March at the Rockhampton Jockey Club. Spokesperson Rose...

Big change as decimal currency rolls in

Some of our readers may recognise the jingle that was used to introduce decimal currency to Australia 60 years ago, on 14 February 1966...

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