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Scorching summer heat prompts RACQ safety warning

Queensland has already reached some of its hottest days on record, prompting a warning from the State’s peak motoring body that no amount of...

Smoking hot event in store

Rockhampton locals are turning up the heat for this year’s Smoked Festival, returning to the Showgrounds this weekend. Held on Friday, 6 February and Saturday,...

Crafts on Display

CQ Today journalist Sophie Mossman was out and about on Saturday, 31 January at the monthly CQ Artisan Markets at the Robert Schwarten Pavillion....

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Ensham Mine approval secures workforce

Rocky Climb construction kicks-off

Celebrating our country on Australia Day

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Frenchy continue unbeaten run in women’s comp

Frenchville have kept their season-long undefeated streak intact with a thrilling finish against Rockhampton Brothers Blue. The Falcons and Brethren played the Rockhampton Cricket...

Falcons fly over The Glen

Statements don’t come much more emphatic than a 99-run victory in a top-of-the-table clash. Frenchville produced exactly that with a thunderous win over The...

Jonassen back for the Fire

The Queensland Fire received a late season boost with star all-rounder Jess Jonassen making her return from shoulder surgery this week. Jonassen, 33, required an...

The region’s golfing results

ROCKHAMPTON GOLF CLUB Medley single stableford 27-01 Winner: Mark Lewis 39, second: Glen Watt 37, third: Genia Sarafian 36. Ladies’ single stableford 28-01 Winner: Christ Rattenbury 39,...

Jets grounded at home

The Rockhampton Jets have been unable to get off the ground in their home Central Queensland Junior Basketball Competition carnival. The Jets – taking...

Gold still on Storm radar

The Rockhampton Storm thundered to two wins in the second Under-16s Central Queensland Junior Basketball Competition carnival but were unable to hold onto the...

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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: The anniversary of the Frisbee

The Frisbee has become a familiar sight in parks, backyards and beaches around the world, but its origins are far humbler than its modern...

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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...

Aussie Day Warm-Up to kick off Australia Day celebrations early

Ready to kick off Australia Day celebrations two days early, the first, but hopefully not the last, Great Aussie Day Warm-Up is being presented...

The Long and Short of It

Hitting the Central Queensland stage early this year in a popular joint short form is the Rockhampton and Yeppoon Little Theatre’s presentation of The...

On This Day: Christmas Eve!

No other holiday evening carries the same quiet weight as Christmas Eve. Streets fall silent, homes glow softly, and families draw near. This evening doesn’t...

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AUSTRALIA DAY IN THE BIG SHED Jo Harris: Brendan Shannon you’re a star. PROFESSOR ROLFE'S AUSTRALIA DAY HONOUR Ken Murphy: Congratulations John! Friederike McCartney: Fantastic congratulations John. Rod Green:...

Fitzroy set to be busy as barra season opens

Barra season has returned to the Fitzroy River for another year, and anglers are already hooked on the hope of reeling in a trophy...

Boyce’s spill motion fails, Littleproud remains Nats’ leader

Flynn MP Colin Boyce has issued a statement after his bid for a leadership spill motion against incumbent David Littleproud failed on Monday. "The leadership...

Banana’s true blue spirit shines through

The Banana Shire Council's Australia Day celebrations were held in Taroom on Monday, 26 January. Flynn MP Colin Boyce regaled the crowd, telling them it...

What’s been happening on the water

Strong winds kept numbers low on the water this week with only sixty-six boats registering their trip on TripWatch across the region. There was...

Strengthening our visitor economy

Rockhampton is kicking off 2026 with a focus on supporting local businesses and strengthening our visitor economy. While many operators are keeping a close eye...

Quinn’s courage to break down barriers

Quinn Cramer has built a 17-year career on lighting the way for other female firefighters to follow, but she won't let herself be called...

Marine stings on the increase at Great Keppel Island

Great Keppel Island operators have confirmed a recent increase in reported marine stings on the island and are prompting warnings for visitors to exercise...

Government sets inflation target

Australia now has the highest inflation rate and the highest interest rates in the developed world. In the second half of last year, Australian inflation...

When cooees ruled here

In the days when the Capricorn Coast had the ‘World Cooeeing Contest’, there was another contest, the ‘Australian Champion Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest’. I think...

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