Tom Busby leads new family caravan adventure campaign
A new tourism campaign, featuring the best of Rockhampton region through the eyes of our very own acclaimed singer-songwriter Tom Busby - and his...
Christmas Day weather prediction
CQ Today weather forecaster Mike Griffin has revealed his predictions for Christmas Day and it looks like we're in for maximum temperatures in the...
Week-long operation, 42 people charged with 147 offences
The State Flying Squad (SFS) has completed its latest week-long deployment to Rockhampton, supporting local police targeting property crime in Queensland’s Capricornia District.
Operation Xray...
Aerial fire ant treatment has begun
Aerial fire ant treatment has taken to the skies in Central Queensland as the National Fire Ant Eradication Program tackles several outlier detections in...
Chemical clean-up at airport
Airservices Australia will undertake a chemical clean-up at Rockhampton Airport in 2026 to remove PFAS-affected soil and infrastructure at the former fire training ground.
Known...
A season for reflection
For over four years now, I have had the honour and privilege of sharing my musings in this weekly newspaper.
Each year, around this...
Victims mourned as community stands strong
Iconic landmarks across Australia were lit up overnight as the country mourns those who died in a horror terror attack as gun reforms loom....
Donations support RFDS
A cheque for $140,000 was presented to the Royal Flying Doctor Service on Wednesday, 3 December, at the RFDS Rockhampton Volunteer Auxiliary's final morning...
Lights shining in the darkness
One of my favourite joys about Christmas is Christmas lights!
This year our local church has decorated our buildings with thousands of lights.
As a kid,...
Unwrap a lifetime of love
As the holidays approach, Rockhampton Regional Council is encouraging residents to make adoption their first choice when looking for the perfect gift, a furry...
Road safety doesn’t take a holiday at Christmas
Rockhampton Regional Council is reminding the community that road safety doesn’t take a holiday over the festive period.
Infrastructure Councillor Marika Taylor said in the...
Progress on CQ health projects
Major hospital projects aimed at expanding access to healthcare services in Central Queensland have reached key construction milestones.
Works are progressing at Rockhampton and Gladstone...
Bowlo closes, but plans for a new offering from the Drapers
Capricorn Coast business couple Brent and Shonleigh Draper have announced the closure of their popular six-month-old Asian cuisine café, Bowlo Yeppoon.
Located at 15 James...
