Kids and quad bikes – ride safe over the school holidays
As school holidays loom, parents in rural areas have been urged to ensure their kids stay safe if they’re using quad bikes in their...
Can you hear it – vroom vroom!
Last week, competitors went head to head for the round five showdown of the Central Queensland Drag Racing Association’s competition at Benaraby Dragway.
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Heart statistics for region unveiled
The heart disease death rate in the Central Queensland region has been identified as 76.8 per 100,000 people (7 per cent above the state...
Steven wins a stay on Keppel
Yeppoon and District Show Society recently held the Central Queensland Subchamber Rural Ambassador and Showgirl finals here at Yeppoon.
A voucher was donated by Great...
OPINION: Sloppy journalism keeps lies alive
You know that truth is thin on the ground when a story littered with outdated facts and blatant lies gets published in a newspaper...
Industry team-up brings jobs
Bravus Mining and Resources has signed an agreement with MacKellar Group that will see more than 280 full-time employees recruited for the Carmichael Mine
A...
Last run for Dog club
The weather was absolutely perfect for the Rockhampton Dog Obedience club’s last agility and jumping trial of the year held at Duthie Park on...
Q and A with Aaron Stevens
What is the best advice you've ever received?
Dad always said – “think before you speak!” Good advice for anyone – but particularly good...
Foodie fun on the riverbank
More than 4000 frenzied foodies attended Rockhampton's Capricorn Food and Wine Festival on the weekend, eager to sample the culinary delights on offer.
Event manager...
Local dodges apparent ‘Amazon scam’
A CQ Today reader dodged an apparent scam on Monday from a man claiming to represent retail behemoth Amazon.
The reader, who wishes to remain...
Much needed finds for hospice
Rockhampton Mater Private Hospital presented the Fitzroy Community Hospice with a cheque for $5000 on Wednesday, 22 September.
Several board members attended the presentation, which...
Early bird tickets end soon
With the fantastic value for money Early Bird general admission offer of just $18 reaching over 50% of the allocation, there’s still time to...
Wattle day set to bloom
The Mount Morgan Wattle Day Festival is set to bloom on Saturday, 6 September, with plenty of entertainment on offer at the historic Mount...
