Man missing in mine collapse
One worker remains unaccounted for, while another has reportedly been rescued after a roof collapsed at a Central Highlands mine on Friday, 2 January.
Queensland...
On This Day
January 3 marks the 134th anniversary of renowned author J.R.R. Tolkien’s birth in 1892, serving as a cornerstone date for "Ringers" and fantasy aficionados...
Monsoon arrives for holidays
Over the Christmas and New Year period, monsoon floods from a Tropical Low and cyclones have hit northern Australia.
There has already been one death...
Crackdown on electronic scooters
More than 2000 fines have been issued as part of a major crackdown on illegal and dangerous e-mobility devices across the state.
Queensland Police launched...
Prestige properties lead the way
Property prices and sales activity react to a continuous to-and-fro of supply and demand, with the influence of population growth, housing approvals, interest rates,...
Weaker housing market tipped as rate hike fears mount
The housing market is tipped to start weaker in 2026 with confidence dented by fears the Reserve Bank's next move will be a rate...
‘National crisis’: Leaders back Bondi royal commission
Australian business leaders and public figures have joined forces to call for a Commonwealth royal commission in the wake of the Bondi Beach terrorist...
Coast celebrates New Year
Thousands of people were out and about as the Capricorn Coast welcomed 2026 in style.
A large number of them gathered at the Yeppoon Foreshore...
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Major events
Rockhampton Family Carnival
7-18 January
The biggest, brightest, most FUN-filled event of the school holidays is BACK! Gather the kids, call your mates, and get...
Shark sighting off Fisherman’s Beach
The Department of Primary Industries has urged Central Queenslanders to be shark smart following an alleged sighting of a tiger shark at Emu Park.
On...
Beef over Chinese tariffs
Capricornia MP Michelle Landry says China’s imposition of a 55 per cent tariff on Australian beef will deliver a devastating blow to Central Queensland’s...
Ringing in 2026
CQ Today journalist SOPHIE MOSSMAN was in the thick of the action as thousands celebrated New Year in Rockhampton. Two fireworks displays delighted the...
Fitzroy expected to peak at below eight metres
The Bureau of Meteorology has provided the Rockhampton Local Disaster Management Group with an updated flood forecast.
The Fitzroy River in Rockhampton is now expected...
