Hobby Horse Derby to highlight Melbourne Cup day
The mighty steeds in this year’s Rocky Sports Club’s Hobby Horse Derby field are looking for the goods in anticipation of the club’s real...
Small member of the parrot family
Throughout the majority of Australia, the illustrated bird is known as the Cockatiel. However, in Queensland, it has also been known for many years...
Frogmouth pic worth the effort
In Australia, we have three different types of Frogmouth, so named because of their bills which could be compared to that of a frog.
The...
Hobby horse derby Melbourne Cup main event
The Rocky Sports Club’s Melbourne Cup Luncheon is fast approaching, with last year’s Hobby Horse jockeys already talking a big game as to who...
Finches all over Australia
I have heard the saying, "Australia is a Land of Birds" which I would think is very appropriate.
One family of birds that has representatives...
Musical makes a splash
Join the Rockhampton Musical Union Youth Choir as they dive under the sea for this year’s production of The Little Mermaid.
The musical is...
Familiar sight on waterways
In most of the waterways across the continent, it would not be unusual to see one or more Australasian Grebes like the one pictured...
Hobby Horse Derby a drawcard for Melbourne Cup Day
If you are looking for a Melbourne Cup Day experience with a difference, then the Rocky Sports Club is the place to be for...
Not always welcome
Common round most of Australia excluding the Northern Territory, the lovely little Welcome Swallow, which has spent its Winter months in the Northern Hemisphere,...
Omigod you guys! Legally Blonde the musical is coming to Rockhampton
From the company that brought you Priscilla, Queen of the Desert in 2021, Mad About Theatre is back and taking over the Pilbeam Theatre...
From classic to contemporary
The Rockhampton Youth Orchestra (RYO) and Unisong Choir's next concert will be Pictures at an Exhibition, as part of the Rockhampton River Festival.
Held at...
Moorhens snapped at lagoon
In Australia, we have a number of bird families that live in or around waterways. These include the Avocets, Stilts, ...
‘No Better Place to Be’: Locals embrace Open Day
The team at Capricorn Adventist Retirement Plus rolled out the welcome mat recently for a special open day event, offering locals a behind-the-scenes look...
