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New arrivals bring investment capital

With the Capricorn Coast and broader regional Australia firmly on the radar for 2026 investors, Rockhampton-based financial planner Dimitri Kondilis is encouraging Australians relocating...

Collaborative vision charts new path for Mount Etna’s future

A full-day stakeholder workshop at Mount Etna Caves National Park has marked the first step in a long-term, collaborative approach to restoring one of...

Morning tea raises funds for RFDS

The RFDS Rockhampton Volunteer Auxiliary's first morning tea for the year will be held on Wednesday, 4 March at the Rockhampton Jockey Club. Spokesperson Rose...

Big change as decimal currency rolls in

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Sport

Vale RJC’s oldest member

The RJC’s oldest member passes away Bruce McKenzie, the Rockhampton Jockey Club’s oldest member, passed away on Thursday morning following a short illness, aged...

Local hockey talent Cairon recognised at state level

Park Avenue Brothers Hockey Club is celebrating an outstanding achievement by rising junior player Cairon Smith, who has been named as a shadow for...

Drama for the Enchiladas

Emu Park Surf Lifesaving Club's Enchiladas surfboat team were in fine form before a collision put them off course during the Australian Surf Rowers...

Clermont wins on home ground

The Central Highlands Rugby League Under-20s Premiership made its return on Saturday, 14 February, kicking off with a bang at Clermont. Clermont made great use...

CQ youngsters head home

Central Queensland’s four junior squads will play at home for the first time in their respective 2026 seasons. The Harvey Norman Under-17s, Under-19s, Cyril...

Rugby and culture collide at Waitangi Day

Centra Highlands’ annual Waitangi Day Rugby celebration was held at McIndoe Park on Saturday, 7 February with the New Zealand women’s and under-17 girls...

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Entertainment

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...

On This Day: National Sticky Bun Day!

Whether a person has a sweet tooth or prefers a carbohydrate-filled treat, the sticky bun is the ideal gastronomic delight to fill the void! Fortunately,...

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 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...

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ALP says hospital is still sick

Queensland Opposition leader Steven Miles has taken aim at Rockhampton Hospital, but Rockhampton MP Donna Kirkland says the LNP inherited a "significant health crisis"...

Ballard books Top 30 spot

Longreach’s presence on the national stage continues to grow, with Rochelle Ballard earning a Golden Ticket into the top 30 on the current season...

Welcome funding for community groups

Five groups in the Rockhampton Region, incoluding the Rockhampton Table Tennis Associuation and Gracemere RSL Sub Branch have recieved funding from the Gambling Community...

Turning the tide on Labor’s health crisis in Central Queensland

After a decade of decline under the former Labor Government, the Crisafulli Government is turn the tide and delivering better health outcomes for Queenslanders,...

This Coalition to learn from past mistakes

The most important thing that Angus Taylor has done since he became the Liberal leader is to admit to past mistakes. None of us...

Congratulations to our 2026 Australia Day Award winners

This week we celebrated our Australia Day Awards after a slight delay due to the minor flood in January. It was a really special night...

Basin supply chain pain

Some $755 million has been ripped out of the Fitzroy region's economy as alarm bells sound for the crippling coal royalties regime across the...

Minister on ground in CQ to talk reforms

Federal Environment Minister and Queensland Senator Murray Watt was on the ground at Clarke Creek this week, talking with producers about changes to the...

Letters to the Editor

TIME FOR A FAIR GO ON FINES Queenslanders value fairness and common sense, especially when it comes to road safety. But a closer look at...

Council announces Australia Day Award winners for 2026

Rockhampton Region’s Australia Day Awards shone a spotlight on 11 exceptional locals and community groups on Wednesday, 18 February, during a ceremony held at...

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