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Type O and A blood needed

This Easter, Lifeblood is urgently calling for Queenslanders with type O (- and +) and A (- and +) blood to donate as reserves...

Man charged with assault

Police have charged a man following an assault in Rockhampton on 22 March. Police allege around 1.15am, an 18-year-old man was walking along Cambridge Street...

CCTV for skate park

The Central Highlands council has applied to install CCTV cameras at the Emerald skate park to curb daylight and after-dark, anti-social behaviour. The application under,...

Environmental groups fear Olympics’ impact on river

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Strelow on hospital board

New Bishop for the Diocese of Rockhampton

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Sport

Wanderers and Suburbs draw, Parkies beat Gladstone

Southern Suburbs have taken the momentum of a big previous win to take points away from the Men’s Central Queensland Hockey League leaders. The...

Rocky’s Rose blooms in the Mountain

Callaghan Park trainer Jamie McConachy is set to take a shot at a unique major provincial race double after winning last week’s $150,000 King...

Bowls from around the greens

VICTORIA PARK St. Patrick's Day Bowls Results: Winners Shaun Latimer, Gary Schofield, Lance Williams; Runners Up Sue Wooler, Sylvia Fern, Sam Morris. Congratulations to our...

Speedway set for Classic

There will be engines roaring across the Easter weekend as McCosker Gladstone Speedway is lit up by the Harbour City Classic. The Gladstone Speedway crew...

Frenchville Sports Club wins state award for inclusive sport excellence

Frenchville Sports Club has been recognised on a state level, taking out the Support of All Abilities Sport category at the 2025 Clubs Queensland...

D-day for Sheza Alibi

The honour roll of Doncaster winners reads like a who’s who of Australasian horse racing greats. Briseis, Wakeful, Tobin Bronze, Gunsynd, Emancipation, Super Impose, Sunline,...

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On This Day: Easter Saturday!

Recall the feeling of Easter Saturday, also known as Holy Saturday, which sits quietly between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. It’s a day of reflection...

On This Day: April Fools’ Day!

Also known as All Fools’ Day and celebrated every year on 1 April, April Fools’ Day is a holiday when people play pranks on...

On This Day: Respect Your Cat Day!

Feline friends can offer love, companionship and joy to individuals and families who choose to adopt a cat as a pet. Though cats can certainly...

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,...

CQ Strings, Unisong present music from around the globe

In their first collaboration for the year, Rockhampton’s CQ Strings and the Unisong Choir will join together to present Music Around the Globe this...

Shock Horror, Rocky has a showstopper

The Rocky Horror Show has returned to Rockhampton’s Pilbeam Theatre, and audiences can be assured that the “antici…pation” is worth it. One of the most...

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Out and about at Festival of the Wind

Today News Group journalist Sophie Mossman was out and about on Sunday, 29 March, snapping photos of people soaking up the festive air at...

Supporting stronger communities

With plenty happening across the Central Highlands, council continues to work towards delivering positive outcomes for our communities. With Easter upon us, I’m delighted to...

A windy Easter is here

After Cyclone Narelle travelled almost 6000km in 12 days, bringing havoc as it passed over three states, similar to Cyclone Steve in 2000, a...

A safe and happy Easter to all

As Easter approaches, I would like to take a moment to wish everyone across the Flynn electorate a safe, happy and peaceful holiday period. Easter...

Mutual aid an antidote to fuel crisis

As the US-Israel war on Iran bleeds into its fifth week, the consequences of the Albanese Labor government's unilateral decision to appease Trump are...

Police appealing for information on burglary

Police are appealing for information and vision following an overnight burglary at Yeppoon. Between 9.30pm on Wednesday, 1 April, and 3.55am on Thursday, 2 April,...

Industry tributes for Ian Burnett

The entire Australian cotton family is heartbroken by the tragic loss of Ian Burnett and his much‑loved grandson. Cotton Australia chief executive Adam Kay said...

Rocky Horror breaks records

The Time Warp has taken on new meaning in Rockhampton, with the 2026 local production of The Rocky Horror Show officially breaking three long-standing...

Perfect weather for festival

The 26th annual Festival of the Wind at Emu Park on Sunday, 29 March, was a perfect Central Queensland day, with hundreds of kites...

Kirkland praises Daniel’s Law success

Rockhampton MP Donna Kirkland has applauded the success of the Daniel’s Law website, which has received more than 290,000 visits since its launch three...

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