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30 years of CapRescue

CapRescue is celebrating a milestone 30 years of serving Central Queenslanders, providing a crucial service that means the difference between life and death. Since 1996,...

Investing in urgent care

More than 30,000 patients have visited the Rockhampton Medicare Urgent Care Clinic at Stockland over the last year, but Dr Ajit Bhalla says more...

Coast Guard has a quiet week on the water

Another quiet week on the water with only 53 trips logged across the region. COURSES Just Held: Free Safe Boating Course - 14 February 2026. Seventeen...

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Sport

Heat and humidity play a factor in second round fixtures

Round two of Open Grade fixtures at the Leichhardt Park Table Tennis Centre last week delivered several close and entertaining contests, with heat and...

Cyclones blow Port City away with pair of victories

Rockhampton Cyclones Queensland State League 2 squad impressed many with a pair of fine pre-season wins. The Cyclones took on Port City twice at...

Case shuts down Brothers

The Glen regained its place at the top of the Rockhampton Cricket A Grade premiership table with a comfortable win last Saturday. The Gladstone-based...

CQ decimates Wide Bay

Central Queensland’s Harvey Norman Under-17s have produced the best possible start to the season. The Capras’ youngest girls side travelled to Bundaberg last Saturday...

CQ’s halves hailed in loss

Despite going down in a second straight trial match there’s no panic in the Central Queensland ranks as their new halves combination shone. The...

Frenchville find single run win, Bulls blowout United

The Rockhampton Cricket Reserve Grade was a tale of two games – one incredibly tight fixture and the other a complete blowout. Last Saturday...

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Entertainment

On This Day: National Drink Wine Day!

Does anybody really need an excuse to open a bottle of their favourite red (or white) at the end of a long and stressful...

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...

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Mount’s heritage recognised

Nineteen places in Mount Morgan, including the Leichhardt Hotel, post office and Soldiers Room Hall, have been identified as having local heritage significance in...

Council appoints local consultants to deliver Emu Park Foreshore Management Plan

Livingstone Shire Council has appointed CQG Environmental Consultants to develop a new Emu Park Main Beach Foreshore Management Plan, aimed at guiding the long-term...

Empowering high tea for women

Livingstone Shire Council is inviting women and girls from across the region to attend She Means Business – An Empowering High Tea for Future...

Nominate for the top tourist town

Central Queensland communities are being urged to put themselves on the map, with entries now open for the Queensland Top Tourism Town Awards, presented...

Youth lead beach patrol

Young lifesavers from Emu Park Surf Life Saving Club and Yeppoon Surf Life Saving Club teamed up on Saturday, 7 February to successfully lead...

Artist’s life on the land

Well-known and much celebrated Central Queensland artist Mark Coombe will be the special guest speaker at the free launch of the 2026 ArtsNational Rockhampton...

If you wouldn’t give it to a mate, please don’t donate

Donations to charity may be beneficial to the community but charities repeatedly ask our residents to be mindful of resale. On its LinkedIn social media...

Farewell to bridge club stalwart

Around 60 club members enjoyed the farewell party for long time member, Dr Malcolm Allan on Saturday, 31 January. Malcolm has been a member from...

Strike up the band! Diggers entertained

Members of RSL Gracemere and District Sub Branch were treated to a visit by six members of the 3rd Battalion the Royal Australian Regiment...

Fresh voice for Collective

Brad Butcher has a new role as the ambassador of The Shelter Collective, and he's more than happy to sing the group's praises while...