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Canavan to run again

Senator Matt Canavan plans to run for the leadership of the Nationals once again, after Maranoa MP David Littleproud announced his decision to step...

Tickled pink in Rockhampton

The weekend deluge did not dampen spirits, with Rockhampton locals making their way to Quay Street on Sunday, 8 March, for the annual Mater...

Littleproud stepping down as Nationals leader

Nationals leader David Littleproud is stepping down as leader of the Nationals, saying he's had enough. Mr Littleproud announced on Tuesday he would resign...

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CQ filly’s marvellous Group 1 triumph

Star Central Queensland filly Sheza Alibi is the talk of the Australian horse racing scene after her emphatic first Group 1 victory at Randwick...

CQ fizzles after hot start

Central Queensland’s Under-17 girls started strong but were unable to overcome a tough Wynnum Manly outfit last Saturday. The Capras faced off with the Seagulls...

Capras clipped by Gullies

Central Queensland were cleaned up away from home last Saturday, going down to Wynnum Manly. It was a one-sided affair, with the Seagulls cleaning up...

Central Queensland kept scoreless in tough outing against Seagulls

Central Queensland were put to the sword in Round 4 of the Harvey Norman Under-19s. Wynnum Manly hosted the contest last Saturday at BMD Kougari...

Central Queensland dethroned by super Seagulls

Central Queensland were taught a tough lesson last Saturday as they fell for the first time in the Cyril Connell Cup. The Capras took on...

Capras fire in PNG opener

Central Queensland survived being hunted down to collect two points in the opening round of the Hostplus Cup. The Capras travelled to Port Moresby to...

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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,...

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: National Floral Design Day!

It’s time to stop and smell the roses! Flower Design Day is all about showing appreciation for floral design as a unique and creative...

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,...

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...

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...

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Building the foundations for Central Queensland’s future

I see every day how deeply housing pressures are affecting families across our region. From young couples trying to buy their first home to workers...

Council fails to adopt BESS benefit scheme

Rockhampton Regional Council has failed to adopt a community benefit scheme for BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) projects. At council's ordinary meeting on Tuesday, 24...

Be prepared for more heavy rainfall across Gladstone area

The Bureau of Meteorology predicting heavy rain and strong wind gusts for parts of the greater Gladstone region later today and into this evening...

34 people rescued from stranded bus

Police are reminding all drivers not to drive through flood waters, with 34 people rescued from a stranded bus in the Miriam Vale region...

Policeman’s Creek flash flooding alert – leave now

The Central Highlands Regional council issued an emergency alert at 9.30am, Monday 9 March, for residents surrounding Policemans Creek at Rubyvale to move to...

Holding steady through the wet

I write this From the AgForce desk column to you listening to the rain on the tractor roof, in one of the stickiest summers...

Grebe is known to eat its own feathers

Many waterbirds started breeding after the rain with the result that there are now many young birds being fed by their parents. Most wetlands will...

In Churchill we Trust

The Winston Churchill Trust came to CQLX on Saturday, 28 February, for an information session to mark the opening of the Trust's 2026 Fellowship...

The history of The Caves Pub

The story of The Caves Hotel spans more than 130 years and began when the original owner of Olsen’s Caves, Johannes Olsen, applied for...

Government boost for council’s trainees

Central Queensland councils will share in a new round of State Government funding aimed at creating jobs and strengthening local services. The government has committed...