Gardens pathways given a refresh
The Rockhampton Botanic Gardens have a fresh new look underfoot, with Rockhampton Regional Council’s latest pathway upgrades now complete and ready for the community...
Talking genetics at beef workshop
Beef producers from across Central Queensland came together at CQUniversity’s Central Queensland Innovation Research Precinct (CQIRP) on Monday, 17 November, to explore how data...
Scrapping net zero by 2050
Maranoa MP and Nationals Leader David Littleproud has welcomed the Liberal Party's decision to scrap its policy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050....
News in Brief
Midgee - Light plane crash
Emergency services were called to Midgee at around 10am on Wednesday, 18 November, to reports a light airplane had...
Markets through the lens
CQ Today journalist Sophie Mossman was out and about on Sunday, 16 November at the Rocky Markets in the Stockland Rockhampton carpark. Did you...
Rio Tinto’s Yarwun refinery to reduce production next year by 40 per cent
Some 180 jobs are in limbo after Rio Tinto announced it would slash production at the Yarwun alumina refinery by 40 per cent from...
Under the Giving Tree
The spirit of Christmas came alive at The Cathedral College’s Giving Tree Assembly recently.
Plum puddings, chips, lollies, bon bons, cakes, soft drinks and other...
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Weekly Events
Archer Park Rail Museum
The Archer Park Rail Museum in Denison Street, Rockhampton is open Monday to Thursday 10am-3pm and Sunday 9am-1pm.
Bring the family...
‘B’ grade for Basin
The Fitzroy Basin has scored a B for the third year in a row, according to Fitzroy Partnership for River Health’s 2024-2025 report card.
Officially...
Rocky hit with 70mm of rain in two hours
Rain bucketed down in Rockhampton on Sunday, 16 November with parts of the city hit with more than 70mm of rain in two hours.
CQ...
Central Queensland tobacconist fined nearly $1.5m
A Central Queensland tobacconist has been fined $1,492,500 and $6,462.94 in costs for charges relating to the sale of illegal tobacco and related products....
Half a million dollars’ worth of cannabis seized in vehicle intercept, Winton
Two men in a white campervan driving along the Landsborough Highway outside of Winton have been charged, after a police intercept found almost half...
Crocs and illness a risk for children playing in flood water
With the Fitzroy River now expected to peak at 7.5 metres on Thursday, 22 January, the SES has highlighted the dangers of children playing...
