PBS medicine prices to drop 1 January
The cost of of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicine for those without a concession card is reducing to $25 from 1 January, 2026.
It's...
Entering a new year
Welcome to 2026.
As the sun rises over the Keppel Islands and onto the beaches of the Capricorn Coast, its light peaks through the Berserker...
2025 moments: Fundraisers, Twiggy and Prost to a bumper October
1 OCTOBER: A team of 13 Central Queenslanders will be putting their abilities to the test in service of a great cause on Sunday,...
Bumper year on CQ Today Facebook page
2025 was a record year for the CQ Today Facebook page as well as website (cqtoday.com.au).
Our stories attracted more than 11 million views across...
Disaster assistance for flooded north, as rain forecast for Central West
The federal and state Governments have activated financial assistance in five north Queensland councils following flooding caused by monsoonal rainfall over the Christmas period.
Carpentaria,...
Jeans’ cowgirl inspiration
It’s that time of year again. It rolls around just once, yet causes so much disruption and confusion that it could be mistaken for...
Strong tourism numbers for Bundaberg region
Visitation to the Bundaberg and Southern Great Barrier Reef is thriving, with summer predicted to be another strong season for the region.
Domestic tourism continues...
Quiet time on the water during Christmas week
A very quiet Christmas Week with only 36 trips logged on to TripWatch for the region.
Windy weather coming up in the afternoons plus...
On This Day: How New Year’s evolved
New Year’s Eve is a moment that sits at the crossroads of time — part celebration, part reflection. Its roots stretch back more than...
CQ’s wet Christmas
It was a merry but soggy Christmas in Central Queensland, with Rockhampton recording its wettest day of the year on 25 December.
The Bureau of...
Visits make Christmas sweet
Serving gelato is more than just a job to David Lim - It's a way of giving back to the community that has embraced...
Blue-green algae in Fitzroy River
Rockhampton Regional Council is urging residents to avoid recreational activities in the Fitzroy River following the detection of a blue-green algae bloom.
Blue-green algae occurs...
O’Dwyer claims Bilo title
Mitch O’Dwyer stole the show at the Biloela Golf Club over the weekend.
O’Dwyer claimed the top prize in the Biloela Men’s Open Championship after...
