Bundaberg stands out again with GoFundMe
While sadly some of the GoFundMe fundraisers of 2025 were for sad instances, it was actually the support of fundraisers such as that of...
Federal Election results dominate May
3 MAY: Speculation is mounting about the future of Rockhampton’s shuttered Kern Arcade site, after news broke this week that the premises had been...
Sophie’s best pics of 2025
CQ Today journalist Sophie Mossman has shared a selection of her favourite photos of 2025.
Rockynats dominates April in CQ
2 APRIL: Not even his finest performance of the competition could stop Rockhampton’s Jaymon Bob from being voted out of Australian Idol on Monday...
Coast News in Brief
Livingstone Shire operating hours
Livingstone Shire Council's Customer Support Centres will be closed are now closed through to Monday, 5 January.
Council's 1300 790 919 phone...
Accessibility in action
Livingstone Shire Council has marked 2025 as a defining year in its commitment to improving accessibility across the region.
Council delivered a series of infrastructure...
Our high achievers
Year 12 graduates from across the region have received their ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) scores, and the Capricorn Coast's high achievers are well...
The major stories of February 2025
1 FEBRUARY: Rockhampton is back in the spotlight with more local talent taking to the Australian Idol stage.
Last year saw two locals join the...
Looking back at January 2025
4 JANUARY: Tributes are flowing for horticulturalist Tom Wyatt following his death this week, with local leaders saying his legacy will never be forgotten....
Recall of Stretcherz Stretch Squad Dinosaur Figures
Woolworths is recalling the Stretcherz Stretch Squad Dinosaur Figures in all 12 different dinosaur designs as they may contain asbestos.
The toys contain sand and...
Ring in 2026 with New Year’s Eve at the Beach
Livingstone Shire residents and visitors are encouraged to bring their family-friendly New Year's celebrations to the New Year's Eve at the Beach event.
The free...
SharkSmart drone
The Queensland Government is delivering safer beaches in the Burnett, with SharkSmart drone surveillance now operating for the first time at Kellys Beach.
This summer,...
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...
