Homeless plan knocked back
Rockhampton Regional Council has narrowly rejected Cr Grant Mathers’ proposal to provide shelter for homeless people at the Rockhampton Music Bowl site.
Last year, Cr...
Rocked, but not giving up
While he is “extremely disappointed” to see his proposal to house homeless people at the Rockhampton Music Bowl site fall through, Cr Grant Mathers...
Cotton picking begins in the highlands
Cotton picking kicked off in central Queensland last week with Emerald growers Denis and Aaron Kiely, who began picking their 71-hectare cotton crop on...
Central to Defence project gathers momentum
The Gladstone, Rockhampton and Livingstone councils are going on the charge, presenting a united front to attract millions of dollars of Department of Defence...
Labor’s Gladstone Inland Rail promise goes off the rails
A $4.8 million business case for the Toowoomba to Gladstone Inland Rail extension project has stagnated at state and federal government levels for two...
Full of flavour
CQ Today journalist Sophie Mossman was on the social scene at Rockhampton Showgrounds capturing the fun and flavours at the inaugural Smoked Festival. Did...
Drawing the herd
CQ Today journalist Sophie Mossman was at the Rockhampton Showgrounds on Saturday, 7 February, snapping photos of revellers enjoying the first-ever Smoked Festival. Did...
U3A’s first meet-up for 2026
U3A Rockhampton enthusiastically welcomed 2026 at their first monthly "get together" on Tuesday, 3 February.
There was a record number of attendees with 46 guests...
What’s happening on the water?
High winds kept numbers low on the water this week with only 33 vessels registered on TripWatch across the region.
COURSES
Upcoming Training Courses for February...
Our flag deserves respect
I hope you enjoyed the most recent Australia Day celebrations.
Maybe you just took some time with your family, had a barbecue or fish...
It’s astounding! Extra performance announced for Rocky’s Rocky Horror Show
Rockhampton Regional council has announced an extra show for its 2026 musical, The Rocky Horror Show, to cater for demand. In addition to the...
When experience matters
There is an unexpected joy that comes with watching your teenage children become young adults.
For years, you worry whether you are getting it...
Fierce cup battles in Rocky
Local football fans are being treated this weekend to a pair of fixtures worthy of the 2026 finals series.
On Saturday the second round...
