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Drawing the Herd

CQ Today journalist Sophie Mossman was at the Rockhampton Showgrounds on Saturday, 7 February, snapping photos of revellers enjoying the first-ever Smoked Festival. Did...

U3A’s first meet-up for 2026

U3A Rockhampton enthusiastically welcomed 2026 at their first monthly "get together" on Tuesday, 3 February. There was a record number of attendees with 46 guests...

What’s happening on the water?

High winds kept numbers low on the water this week with only 33 vessels registered on TripWatch across the region. COURSES Upcoming Training Courses for February...

Our flag deserves respect

It’s astounding! Extra performance announced for Rocky’s Rocky Horror Show

When experience matters

Smoking good time had in Rockhampton

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Sport

Table tennis players back in action

The city’s table tennis activities at the local club on Leichhardt Park in Campbell Street returned to normal recently after a recess during the...

Phins ride momentum wave

The Dolphins found a second-half resurgence to down Central Queensland in the opening trial match of 2026. The NRL club brought a youthful line-up...

Fuller to represent region and culture in All Stars match

Rockhampton-product Trai Fuller will take part in the 15th edition of the NRL’s annual cultural showpiece event. The proud Indigenous fullback will line-up in...

Brownlow tours the region

Central Queensland welcomed the most prestigious AFL award to the region on Monday. Matt Rowell’s 2025 Brownlow Medal toured Rockhampton and Gracemere in a partnership...

Dolphins down the Capras

The Dolphins were the comeback kings last Saturday night as they poured on four second half tries to down Central Queensland in the opening...

The region’s golfing results

ROCKHAMPTON GOLF CLUB Ladies’ single stableford 4-02 Winner: Kerrie McHugh 35, second: Joy Coombes 35, third: Loretta DOnaldson 34. Medley single stroke 5-02 A Grade winner: Nathan...

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Entertainment

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...

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...

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Coalition touts era of trust and unity after split

Liberal and National leaders insist they trust each other, guaranteeing no further Coalition break-ups after striking a deal to end the parties' second split...

Roblox on notice over ongoing child grooming concerns

Australia's eSafety notified Roblox last week of its intention to directly test the platform’s implementation and effectiveness of the nine safety commitments it made...

Plaza Hotel to be sold

A judge has ordered the sale of Rockhampton's dilapidated former Plaza Hotel. Nick Combis, restructuring and recovery director from accounting firm Vincents, confirmed to CQ...

CQ operation seizes over 100kgs of cannabis and $200k in cash

A six-month drug operation targeting the unlawful supply of commercial quantities of cannabis across Central Queensland has concluded, resulting in the seizure of more...

Playground upgrades to bring new swings, slides and smiles

Two Rockhampton parks will receive new playground equipment, making play safer and more inclusive for kids in the community. Works began at Anderson Park in...

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

Longreach has already featured on the current season of Australian Idol, with local entertainer Art Cooper’s audition airing on Monday, 2 February, while two...

Flying fox dispersal starts in Duaringa

The Central Highlands council began a planned week-long flying fox dispersal in Duaringa on Friday, 6 February, as part of ongoing efforts to manage...

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