Community News

Prices remained consistent at CQLX

CQLX Combined Agents saw an increased yarding of 1,906 head this week, consisting of 895 Steers, 779 Heifers, 107 Cows, 72 Cows and Calves/PTIC...

Locals out and about

CQ Today social photographer Brendan Kirkman was out on Saturday 7 October and snapped some photos of Rockhampton locals. Have a look to see if...

Two years of writing, time flies

Time flies when you’re having fun. Two years of column writing and an absolute coincidence that I’ve timed this column right. 6 October 2021 was...

Pineapple Festival in 1969

Yeppoon's first Pineapple Festival was held in January 1962. The Yeppoon Presbyterian Women's Guild organised it to raise funds for a new church hall. There...

Pinefest Gala Cocktail evening

Ambassadors, sponsors and supporters gathered at Waterline Restaurant for a Gala Cocktail evening last Friday.

Song of the shy Shrike-Thrush

When I write a story about a beautifully coloured bird, there is little need for a detailed explanation as the illustration would be example...

Pinefest Street Parade

Thousands of people lined the streets of Yeppoon to see this years Yeppoon Lions Tropical Pinefest Street Parade. See more photos in CQ Weekend on...

Building a strong foundation for the success of your community organisation

Are you involved with a not for profit organisation? Do you know your legal obligations? Have you read the constitution? Do you know where it is saved? Many...

People with pathetic pettiness

I am a little lost for words this week but given my strong emotions, I’m sure it won’t take me long to find some...

2023 Best in Business Award nominations close 11 October

Capricorn Enterprise and Capricornia Chamber of Commerce are joining forces once again to present the 2023 Best in Business Awards. Celebrating local businesses and enterprises...

Q and A with Tom Canfell from 4RO

What is your greatest achievement? It was always my dream to be a radio announcer, particularly in sports/politics. There certainly isn't any "set" pathway on...

Members’ Favourite Photos

For this article, some of our long-standing members were asked to share one of their all-time favourite photos. And two photos by Emma Kirk are...

Rockets challenge champs

Rockhampton Rockets will take on their first double-header of the NBL1 North season this weekend with the champions up first. The Rockets will face...