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Gracemere yarding down, market stronger

Gracemere Combined Agents saw a decreased yarding of 1,902 head come to hand this week, consisting of 677 Steers, 837 Heifers, 319 Cows, 30...

Masters of photography

Rockhampton Camera Club’s last monthly meeting featured an amazing range of images, which highlighted the enormous level of photographic skills within our community. This...

‘Too much to lose’: AgForce defends biosecurity on behalf of Queensland cattle producers

Queensland’s peak representative body for rural producers is backing calls from Cattle Australia for an independent scientific review to reassess the decision to lift...

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Capras challenge Burleigh

Central Queensland are walking into a bear den, hoping they come out unscathed as they head down to the Gold Coast for a re-scheduled...

Curtain comes down on 2024/25 thoroughbred racing season

With the curtain now closed on the 2024/25 racing season, Callaghan Park has seen lots of highs and not too many lows during the...

Pioneers pace to Biloela

Two teams on opposite ends of the confidence scale will clash in Biloela this weekend. The second and third-placed sides in the Rugby Capricornia A...

Saints and Swans to meet in blockbuster

Finals-like intensity arrives in the penultimate round of the AFL Capricornia senior men’s season this weekend. The mouth-watering prospect of the game of the season...

Roos seek revenge on Coast

A month ago, Capricorn Coast and Frenchville met at Apex Park and played out a phenomenal 3-3 draw. This weekend, the sides return to Yeppoon...

Rockets firing into playoffs

The Rockhampton Rockets have risen from the ashes to make the playoffs — and now they face the Phoenix. The Rockets saved their NBL1 North...

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On This Day: National Ice Cream Sandwich Day!

The cold twin bursts of chocolate with the soft hint of vanilla between, leading to a small explosion of flavor. A delight over a century...

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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 along...

On This Day: International Beer Day1

For anyone who wants to take even a little glance around their city, one of the staples that can always be found is a...

On This Day: National Avocado Day!

Avocados, especially when sliced and placed on toast, may have seemed like a fad in the early 2000s. But, happily, they are here to...

On This Day: Share a Hug Day!

There’s something amazing about a hug that just makes the day so much better. Maybe it’s the warmth of someone you care about being...

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JULY Saturday 26 July Rockhampton River Fest Rockhampton River Festival is Central Queensland’s premier celebration of arts, culture, and community, held annually along the stunning Fitzroy...

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Status quo for Daniel Park

Livingstone Shire Council has voted to protect the remaining open space at Daniel Park, Cooee Bay, following the immense backlash from the community regarding...

Parkhurst State School turns 125

Parkhurst State School is opening its gates this Saturday, 2 August, for its 125th anniversary celebration. Described as a school fete with a touch of...

Warm welcome to Rocky Zoo for chimpanzees

Rockhampton Zoo has welcomed two new chimpanzees to their troop, and so far the pair have been settling in well. Settling into life in Central...

Swapping it up

The Rocky Swap is back at the Rockhampton Showgrounds and is open for collectors and bargain hunters to bag a hidden gem this Saturday,...

Beef inquiry bid fails

The Coalition has blasted the Federal Government and the Greens after a push for a Senate inquiry into the controversial decision to allow beef...

Sharing dignity with the Gladstone community

A new Dignity Vending Machine has been installed at Booth's Food Kingdom in Gladstone, one of the Salvation Army’s local food centres, providing free...