Show down – not out
Gympie’s iconic annual Show suffered a major financial blow when floods combined with “onerous and inconsistent“ covid restrictions to shut it down part-way through.
After...
Coast Guard activities
It was a quiet week for the Coast Guard after the school holidays with only two requests for assistance.
On Sunday 9 October a 4.5m...
Students prepare for storm season
Nobody understands the impact natural disasters like floods can have on a community like the community at Depot Hill.
Get Ready Queensland Week runs from...
In brief
RACQ CapRescue busy time
Since the beginning of September, the RACQ CapRescue Crew have been experiencing an increased task load that reflects the diversity of...
Events draw crowds
Pinefest at the Capricorn Coast and the Rockhampton River Festival at the weekend were two great examples of what our region has on offer....
Wreck Point’s new walking trail
Nature lovers will be able to explore more of the Livingstone coastline, with new walking trails under construction at the iconic Wreck Point lookout.
The...
Wellness at the Coast
Tibetan musician Tenzin Choegyal has enchanted audiences around the globe and is now bringing his talents to the Capricorn Coast as a part of...
Loving life at Woori
While there's a big difference between Perth and the indigenous community of Woorabinda, teacher Kayla Stubbs has had no regrets since making the move...
Movers and shakers at launch
CQ Today journalist MATTHEW PEARCE attended the 2022 Rockhampton River Festival launch event at the Rockhampton Museum of Art on Friday, 7 October. Check...
Cycling for a cure
A Rockhampton local is cycling for a cure as he participates in the Great Cycle Challenge, where participants ride to fight kids' cancer.
It is...
Social housing applications skyrocket
Social housing applications have skyrocketed in the Rockhampton region over the past financial year, with more and more working parents and families joining those...
Seniors left to the street
As steep rental prices contribute to pressure felt by the wider community during a cost of living crisis, seniors have been left behind without...
Rocky venues up for awards
Rockhampton's Lionleigh Pub and The Edge Apartment Hotel will compete against venues from Brisbane and across the state in the Queensland Hotels Association's 2026...
