Tag: Community News
Popular Pineapple Fest raft race
A popular event during many Pineapple Festivals was the raft race.
In 1978 the race was held in Rosslyn Bay Harbour in the area now...
Out and about in Rocky
CQ Today social photographer Brendan Kirkman was out Saturday night taking some photos of locals.
Have a look and see if you were snapped!
Energy savers on home appliances
I’m proud to be a part of a government that takes the national cost of living pressures Queenslanders are feeling seriously.
Our latest Budget is...
Rocky flourishes in 2023/2024 budget
As someone who was born and bred here in Rockhampton, I’ve seen firsthand the benefit tourism and visitation brings to our region. I’ve seen...
Big day out at the Rocky Swap
CQ Today Cadet Journalist Shelby Gurney was at the Rockhampton Showgrounds on Saturday for the Rocky Swap.
See if you were snapped!
Having a piece of your heart walk around
For context, this column was written on the evening of Thursday 27 July.
Almost 17 years ago, I learnt that my first baby was on...
Happy birthday to the horse
On the first of August each year in this part of the world, horses celebrate their birthdays.
In the northern hemisphere this is celebrated on...
Osprey rebuild nest at gardens
Many of our birds build large nests, carrying great long sticks through the air as they return with each piece that they have collected.
Some...
DEALING WITH LOSS: What to do about your pets
Our treasured pets are much more than our friends, they’re our family.
They fill our hearts with love, our homes with joy and our...
Running Festival fun
Thousands of people flocked to the Capricorn Coast last weekend for this year’s seventh record breaking Shanahan Swaffield Partners Yeppoon Running Festival.
Photos by Nadine...
BIRD-ATTRACTING PLANTS
There are literally hundreds of plants available to the home gardener these days, and some of the most satisfying and enjoyable additions to your...
Tour the town
Become a tourist in your own town and explore Rockhampton’s Riverside Precinct, the cultural heart of our city.
Sitting beside the historic architectural beauty...
Woodwind virtuoso joins RYO in concert
The members of the Rockhampton Youth Orchestra (RYO) are bursting with excitement as they prepare to join world-renowned clarinet and saxophone virtuoso Andy Firth...
