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Net zero is nonsense

When the Federal Government announced its net zero plan last year it said that it wanted to deliver 119 million tonnes of carbon reductions...

Aussie Spirit at Mount Larcom

Monday, 26 January saw the Jaguar Drivers Club celebrate our Nation and all things Aussie. Members from Yeppoon, Rockhampton and Gladstone met at the QCWA...

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

Stanthorpe Festival – crushing for 60 years

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Big anniversary year for RSL sub branch

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Sport

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...

Young Capras talent ready for battle with Bulls

Central Queensland's youngest representatives will kick off their 2026 campaigns against local rivals this weekend. The Cyril Connell Cup and Harvey Norman Under-17s Capras...

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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...

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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...

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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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...

Alan makes it 101 not out

Burnett Heads resident Alan McMillan is overjoyed to have celebrated his 101st birthday “not out” last weekend. Alan is a proud father, grandfather, great grandfather...

Idol dream continues for Riley

Longreach singer Riley Zischke has booked his place in the next round of this year’s Australian Idol, earning a Golden Ticket and keeping the...

NSW man charged after cocaine and meth seized near Winton

Police have charged a 31-year-old man with dangerous drug offences following a vehicle search at Winton on Sunday, 1 February. It will be alleged around...

From the driver’s seat

Whenever I get the chance to climb into a race car, I never hesitate. I open the door and jump straight in. It is...

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PLAYGROUND UPGRADES TO BRING NEW SWINGS, SLIDES AND SMILES Amy Gehrmann: Would be good if they could be fenced.... we asked about the one going...

Block out the calendar for blues fest

The Agnes Blues Roots and Rock Festival is right around the corner, with the region pumping with excitement ahead of one of its biggest...

New care rules, new stress

The new Aged Care Act and Support at Home program came into effect on 1 November 2025, touted as a significant reform to how...

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