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A true champion remembered

Central Queensland has farewelled one of its most passionate advocates for primary producers, with the passing of Ron Bahnisch on Friday, 6 February at...

Brain tumour puts champ on the canvas

Emerald's one and only Hall of Fame boxer Colin Wilson reckoned he was up for the fight, and he had to be after Melbourne...

Quality offerings as numbers increase at Emerald

Numbers increased by nearly 400 to see close to 2230 penned at Emerald on Thursday, 12 February. Quality was good for the prime cattle,...

Big benefits from recycling old tech

New virtual reality road safety education program rolls out in Capricornia District

Powerful tribute to Eva Cassidy

A summer safety reminder

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Sport

Rocky runs riot in Bundy

Rockhampton dominated the major first event on the Queensland Touch Football calendar last weekend. The Bundaberg Cup was held across two-days with 10 full divisions...

Tyler Digs Deep

Budding boxer Tyler Shaw's big leap from Townsville to Dysart has paid off in furthering her passion for boxing. Since the age of 10, Tyler...

Combinations key for CQ

Central Queensland will be focused on combinations and style of play rather than the result as it heads into the opening trial match. The Capras...

Contingent of CQ talent ready for trials

A handful of Central Queensland NRL exports will get their chance to impress in the pre-season across the weekend. With Round 2 of the Witzer...

Key position up for grabs

Arguably the biggest game of the Rockhampton Cricket A Grade season takes place on Saturday, with the two front-runners for third place set for...

Fierce cup battles in Rocky

Local football fans are being treated this weekend to a pair of fixtures worthy of the 2026 finals series. On Saturday the second round...

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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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More than just a valentine

Valentine’s Day has long been associated with roses, chocolates and romantic dinners, but at its heart, the day is simply about connection. Whether shared...

Joint approach to defence

The Gladstone, Rockhampton, and Livingstone councils are taking action, presenting a united front to attract millions of dollars of Department of Defence spending across...

Stanthorpe Festival – crushing for 60 years

Queensland’s Granite Belt comes alive this month for the long-running Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival - a celebration of food, wine and community. The...

News in Brief

Hottest day of the year so far If you thought it was a bit warm on Thursday, 12 February, you're not alone. Weather forecaster Mike Griffin...

Big anniversary year for RSL sub branch

Welcome to our first 2026 edition. A big year for our sub branch, having formed in 1916, we are now 100 years old this...

Liberals Ley out Sussan

The Liberals' first female leader Sussan Ley will resign from parliament after she was knifed by conservative Angus Taylor nine months into the job.  Ms...

Bleijie shuts down rowing debate

Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has backed Rockhampton to host Olympic rowing in 2032, saying if rowing isn't happening in the Beef Capital, "it ain't...

Mander says ‘we dictate what the venues are’, not the IOC

Olympic and Paralympic Games Minister Tim Mander has backed the choice of Rockhampton as an Olympic venue in a fiery speech in Parliament this...

Letters to the Editor

AN ABSOLUTE RABBLE The old Liberal Party heavyweights would roll over in their graves at the shenanigans going on in Canberra. To see the once great...

History of CQ’s war brides

Today is Valentine's Day, so it seems appropriate to search through the Capricorn Coast Historical Society's collection to find a love story from long...

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