FRENCHVILLE SPORTS CLUB: Frenchy’s grand reopening night
Premier David Crisafulli visited the Frenchville Sports Club (FSC) on Wednesday, 22 October 2025, to officially mark the completion of the Rockhampton venue's multi-million-dollar...
An Almost Legendary donation
Last month saw $6500 donated to prostate cancer research, thanks to the patrons who attend the monthly morning teas held by Almost Legends Group...
Newby trio the latest in long CQU legacy
The Newby family are living proof of CQUniversity’s positive impact upon the Rockhampton community, with three young members to cross the graduation stage –...
Cool summer in Rockhampton
Summer in Central Queensland brings plenty of sunshine, but when the mercury climbs or storms roll through, it’s good to have a plan for...
Queenslanders urged to stay away from bats
With summer heat and storm season underway, distressed or dead bats may be found on the ground – and Queensland Health is reminding people...
Nominate your local heroes
With just one week remaining, the clock is ticking for Rockhampton Region residents to nominate their local heroes for the 2026 Australia Day Awards.
Whether...
News in Brief
E-SCOOTER BAN IS NEEDED
I witnessed and recorded a stupid incident on Sunday, 30 November at 1.42pm where an e-scooter rider was riding with no...
Prime market softens ahead of final sale for 2025
Emerald combined agents yarded 2000 head of cattle for the second-last sale of the year on Thursday, 4 December.
With the final sale approaching,...
Job cuts hit Gladstone
The Gladstone community was rocked by Rio Tinto’s decision to cut production at the Yarwun Alumina Refinery impacting 180 jobs.
The site currently employs around...
Long-time Friendly Society director calls time
CQ Friendly Society Ltd has announced the retirement of long-serving director Richard Johnson, who has stepped down from the board after an impressive 33...
Community fundraiser for baby Aleirah
Capricorn Coast residents are coming together to back a young Yeppoon family in crisis, with a fundraising event set for this Sunday to help...
Council thanks community for feedback on Rockhaven proposal
Rockhampton Regional Council has thanked the community who provided feedback on Rockhaven, the proposed temporary camping site at the former Music Bowl in Parkhurst...
Crouch ready to stand up
Rockhampton softball export Nicholas Crouch is looking for redemption when he dons the famous green and gold again.
Crouch represented Australia for the first time...
