$12m boost to support regional and local journalism
The Federal Government has committed more than $12 million to support local, regional, suburban, multicultural and First Nations news publishers across the country.
Through the...
Let’s Catch Up — From Bush to Beach
We’ve kicked off our Resident Reach catch-up sessions, and I just wanted to share a quick note to say how much I’m looking forward...
Pushing back against DFV
The Queensland Government has introduced sweeping reforms to crack down on crime and domestic and family violence (DFV), with new laws giving police greater...
Making waves in CQ
AquaJets Swim School in Frenchville, Rockhampton, is where swimming becomes more than just a class.
It is a foundation for safety, skill, and lifelong...
Have your say on trail bikes in urban areas
Central Queenslanders work hard, and love being able to enjoy our beautiful natural environment, with many families investing in boats, caravans, jet ski’s and...
Record attendance at rodeo
The 2025 St Brendan’s College Aussie Gold Rodeo was a resounding success, attracting record attendance and delivering an unforgettable evening of competition, entertainment, and...
Honouring our Coast Guard volunteers
Earlier this week, I had the privilege of visiting the Rockhampton Volunteer Coast Guard.
I left with a renewed sense of security and gratitude for...
Assets acquired after separation
When a relationship breaks down and the parties are looking at sorting out a property settlement, what date should the court look at when...
Time for change to stop domestic and family violence
If we do what we have always done, we will get what we have always got.
There have been too many Queenslanders harmed by...
Letters to the Editor
POWER SOURCES
In his letter to CQ Weekend, August 16, 2025, Mr Paul Rackemann writes against renewables, instead favouring nuclear power, describing it as “the...
Trips to the country
Spring into Queensland Country for a season of colour, flavour, and celebration. Rolling hills, blooming gardens, and vibrant landscapes set the stage for festivals,...
Helping hand for fur babies
As cost-of-living pressures bite harder than ever, food insecurity in Australia is reaching a heartbreaking new frontier: the family pet.
New research from Foodbank...
Cop lops locks for a good cause
Her locks may have be given the chop, but Rockhampton's Senior Constable Courtney Chambers says it's worth it to raise more than $8100 to...
