Raising funds for the RFDS
More than 180 people attended the Rockhampton RFDS Volunteer Auxiliary's latest morning tea at the Frenchville Sports Club on Wednesday, 7 August.
The event, which...
Praise for SES volunteers
The future of the State Emergency Service in Central Queensland is in safe hands after the most outstanding volunteers were awarded during this SES...
Raiders embrace underdog tag
Melbourne head into Saturday's NRL elimination final against Canberra as deserved favourites, but Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has a simple answer to that: "I...
Council practiced and prepared for flood season
Rockhampton Regional Council held its annual flood barrier exercise this week to familiarise officers with the barrier's safe and rapid deployment in preparation for...
Mask mandate ends on international flights
Masks are no longer compulsory on international flights to Australia as COVID-19 rules relax across the country.
The mandate ended at 12.01am on Friday but...
Grevillea’s bird appeal
One of the greatest pleasures you can receive from a garden is to have it in full bloom and just sitting back and watching...
Electric car no saviour
This week an electric car's battery ran dead near a coal mine in West Virginia. Six coal miners helped push the car to the...
Early spring storms west
Tears from heaven in Rocky and London herald end the reign of the Queen.
Damo in Longreach went into Rotary last Wednesday evening only to...
Gracemere cattle sale
CQLX Combined Agents saw an increased yarding on Wednesday with 3,542 head offered, comprising of 1,755 Steers, 1,455 Heifers, 256 Cows, 42 Cows and...
School crossing scare
It was a close call for a Glenmore State School student and his support worker after a car almost hit them despite having the...
Queen’s visit to Rockhampton
The Queen and Prince Philip visited Rockhampton for just under two hours on 15 March, 1954 following a major flood.
The visit helped motivate the...
Local leaders offer condolences
Condolences are pouring out across the region and the world following the passing of Queen Elizabeth ll.
Flags at Rockhampton City Hall and across the...
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DECEMBER
Thursday 18 December
Children’s Christmas Craft Morning
Bring the little ones for a fun and festive morning of crafting cute Christmas decorations! Each child will create...
