New stand honours Acton family’s contribution to racing
Central Queensland long-time racing identities, the Actons, have been honoured with a public grandstand recognising their enormous contributions to the racing community at the...
Call for answers on TAFE centre
On the eve of this week's State Budget release, Gladstone MP Glenn Butcher has called for answers on stage two of CQUniversity's TAFE Centre...
Boxing legends, publicans, Fred and Sandi take the pressure down
Tent boxing legend and former Kilkivan and Cracow publican Fred Brophy is pulling up the tent pegs at this year's Birdsville Races in September.
Fred...
Council launches new campaign to sell Rocky to the nation
A major workforce attraction campaign has been launched to help Rockhampton secure its share of workers in what’s become a competitive national job market.
Live...
Highlands Youth Art Award winners
The Annual Youth Art Awards held on Friday, 20 June was a huge success, with over 120 entries showcasing the incredible creativity of young...
Less than one per cent rate rise for Rockhampton ratepayers
Rockhampton Regional Council has delivered its 2025–26 budget, and while residents can expect a rates rise of less than one per cent, they will...
Growing Central Queensland’s future
In Central Queensland, agriculture is more than just an industry it’s a way of life.
Stretching from the coast to the inland plains, the region’s...
Parkhurst Tavern has a new owner
The Parkhurst Tavern has been sold for a reported price tag of more than $20 million.
The renowned watering hole’s new owners are the Star...
Notice for Mariners ahead of Shoalwater Bay exercises
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice to Mariners for Shoalwater Bay Live Firing exercises - 239T (3 July - 8 July) and 246T (9 July - 17 July)....
State Government approves Theodore Wind Farm
The State Government has approved RWE Renewables Australia's Theodore Wind Farm project with the potential to power 500,000 Queensland homes.
The company announced its development...
Oporto looking for franchisee
Portuguese chicken chain Oporto is seeking a franchisee for its Rockhampton restaurant, as construction nears completion at 65 George St.
Earlier this year, Oporto chief...
New look for Memorial Gardens chapel
Rockhampton Regional Council has completed the restoration of an old chapel at the Rockhampton Memorial Gardens, creating a more comfortable and accessible space for...
Frenchy and Salvos Giving Back
As the countdown to Christmas has begun, Frenchville Sports Club launched its annual Salvation Army Giving Tree initiative to help spread holiday cheer to...
