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Mine’s Olympic medal push

Community leaders have thrown their support behind Rockhampton Regional Council's proposal to make Olympic and Paralympic medals from Mount Morgan Mine's gold, silver, and...

GoFundMe appeal launched following Cooee Bay house fire

Emergency services responded to a serious house fire in Cooee Bay on Sunday, 8 February. The Queensland Fire Department arrived at the scene on Percy...

Tougher Queensland laws on antisemitism and terrorism to be introduced

Tougher laws - to be introduced in Parliament this week - will deliver a suite of changes focused on antisemitism, terrorist symbols and phrases,...

Idol singers putting Longreach on the map

Flying fox dispersal starts in Duaringa

Livingstone connects community to local wellbeing activities

More cabin-style park accommodation approved by Livingstone Shire

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Fierce Frenchy bash Bulls

If Frenchville’s 99-run win over The Glen last round was a statement – the exclamation mark at the end of the sentence was penned...

The Glen cement first win of the new year

It had been 63 days since The Glen last tasted victory but last Saturday they broke their 2026 duck. The Glen and Capricorn Coast travelled...

Rocky City hot start to new year

Rocky City Swimming Club kicked off 2026 with an outstanding run of results across national and state championships, a national high performance clinic and...

New partnership for CQ

Central Queensland proudly announced a new major sponsor for the next three years on Wednesday. The Capras will partner with Whitehaven Coal in a three-year...

Barcy Ball on the horizon

Tickets to the annual Barcaldine Ball will go on sale next Thursday, ahead of what is shaping up as a major night on the...

Clays fly at Kingaroy shoot

Over 120 shooters from all over Queensland and New South Wales converged on the Kingaroy Clay Target Club's range last weekend to take part...

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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...

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...

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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Livingstone connects community to local wellbeing activities

Livingstone Shire Council has launched the Healthy and Active Livingstone Program, bringing together free and low-cost health, fitness, and wellbeing activities across the region...

New research sheds light on how koalas may respond to prolonged stress

New research led by CQUniversity has provided fresh insight into how koalas may respond to stress, with implications for conservation, veterinary care and wildlife...

Supporting our community through flood recovery

Over the past few weeks, our community has shown its resilience once again as we faced significant flooding across parts of the Shire. With...

REIPing the rewards of net zero

Gladstone is being touted as a leading Renewable Energy Industrial Precinct (REIP) candidate, but the race is on to power up the region’s clean...

February All Breeds Sale at Gracemere

The annual February All Breeds Sale, coming to CQLX Gracemere Saleyards next week, is attracting strong interest from commercial and stud cattle producers from...

Late councillor honoured

Rockhampton Regional Council officially opened a new park in Norman Gardens, named in honour of the late Rockhampton Councillor John Broad, on Thursday, 5...

Next generation of surf lifesaving officials making waves

Young surf lifesavers from the Capricorn Coast are helping shape the future of surf sports, with a growing number stepping into officiating roles across...

CapriCon receives $15,000 boost

Rockhampton’s renowned pop culture event, CapriCon, has been awarded $15,000 in funding as part of the Queensland Government’s Destination 2045 plan. Round Two of the...

Cultural knowledge to the fore at GKI

Cultural knowledge and environmental restoration are coming together on Great Keppel Island, with the Woppaburra Rangers strengthening their role as custodians, guides and leaders...

Norman Gardens welcomes John Broad Park

This week, we had the privilege of opening John Broad Park in Norman Gardens. The park on Springfield Drive is the most recent investment in...

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