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The Shelter Collective announced as Carols charity recipient

Published on 04 December 2025

Proceeds from ticket sales and donations from Carols by Candlelight will go to Rockhampton-based charity The Shelter Collective and their Mobile Outreach Bus Initiative (MOBi).

Tagged as: , Deputy Mayor Drew Wickerson, Pilbeam Theatre

Final call to honour a local hero for Australia Day Awards

Published on 04 December 2025

With just one week left, Rockhampton Regional Council is calling on residents to recognise a local legend by submitting their nominations for the 2026 Australia Day Awards.

Tagged as: , Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Deputy Mayor Drew Wickerson, Media Releases

Council thanks community for feedback on Rockhaven proposal

Published on 02 December 2025

Rockhampton Regional Council thanks the community who provided feedback on Rockhaven, the proposed temporary camping site at the former Music Bowl in Parkhurst designed to support people experiencing homelessness.

Tagged as: , Councillor Grant Mathers, Media Releases

Rockhampton Sports Precinct: A cooler, greener sports precinct

Published on 01 December 2025

The Rockhampton Sports Precinct will deliver a cooler, greener sport and recreation precinct under a new commitment to deliver more trees and better biodiversity on the CQUniversity North Rockhampton site.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Deputy Mayor Drew Wickerson, Media Releases, Parks and Gardens, Environment

The Radiance of Christmas Begins Tonight

Published on 28 November 2025

The new season of Radiance premieres tonight, Friday 28 November, transforming the Botanic Gardens in Rockhampton into a glowing Christmas wonderland. Running nightly until Christmas Eve, this immersive light and sound experience is shaping as the sell-out event of the holiday season.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Advance Rockhampton, Events & Activities, Media Releases

Local Businesses Ready to Weather Any Storm

Published on 25 November 2025

From planning for cyclones and floods to recovering from a cyber-attack, Rockhampton’s small and medium-sized businesses have been provided resources and advice to improve their resilience at the Disaster Preparedness Program.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Advance Rockhampton, Media Releases

Respect the risk this National Asbestos Awareness Week

Published on 25 November 2025

As part of National Asbestos Awareness Week, Rockhampton Regional Council is reminding the community to ensure asbestos is handled and disposed of the correct way, every time, and never in household bins.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases

Bayton Award winner announced, as exhibition opens to the public

Published on 24 November 2025

Rockhampton artist Emma Ward has won The Bayton Award 2025 in a ceremony at Rockhampton Museum of Art (RMOA) over the weekend.

Tagged as: , Deputy Mayor Drew Wickerson, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases, Rockhampton Museum of Art

Car park upgrades at the Pilbeam Theatre

Published on 24 November 2025

Rockhampton’s Pilbeam Theatre car park is being upgraded to improve accessibility and pedestrian safety. Works will begin on Monday 5 January, with residents and visitors advised of potential traffic delays, noise, and changed access to the area.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Deputy Mayor Drew Wickerson, Media Releases

Final week to have your say on the future of the Planning Scheme

Published on 19 November 2025

Council is seeking final feedback on the Rockhampton Region Planning Scheme, with the public consultation period closing Friday, 28 November.