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Radiance back in 2025 at Rockhampton Botanic Gardens

Published on 29 October 2025

Rockhampton’s key Christmas experience is back again in 2025 with Rockhampton Regional Council locking in the event for another year.

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

Council invests in community events to connect and grow Region

Published on 29 October 2025

Five much-loved community events have received a major boost this week, with Rockhampton Regional Council endorsing a $140,000 commitment over two years to support regional growth and strengthen community ties.

Tagged as: , Deputy Mayor Drew Wickerson, Media Releases

Rockhampton Region Applauds Indigenous Businesses

Published on 27 October 2025

Leading Indigenous businesses, entrepreneurs, community champions and support agencies have gathered to recognise the strength, innovation and contributions of the Indigenous businesses at Advance Rockhampton’s Indigenous Business Month Celebration, delivered in partnership with the Queensland Indigenous Business Network (QIBN).

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

Council invests in local roads with Park Avenue reconstruction project

Published on 27 October 2025

Rockhampton Regional Council is continuing its investment in local infrastructure with a major road reconstruction project in Park Avenue.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Councillor Marika Taylor, Media Releases, Roads and Infrastructure

Rockhampton’s CBD Surging Ahead

Published on 24 October 2025

Business momentum is building in Rockhampton’s CBD, with shopfronts sparking to life, new investments incoming and Rockhampton Regional Council investing into the key commercial precinct.

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

Council to consult community on Rockhaven

Published on 23 October 2025

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking community feedback on a proposed temporary camping site at the former Music Bowl site, Parkhurst, to support people experiencing homelessness.

Tagged as: , Councillor Grant Mathers

Celebrate National Water Week with the Glenmore Water Treatment Plant

Published on 22 October 2025

Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of water at the Glenmore Water Treatment Plant Community Open Day this Saturday, 25 October.

Tagged as: , Councillor Elliot Hilse, Councillor Edward Oram, Fitzroy River Water, Media Releases, Environment

Have your say on the future of the Rockhampton Region Planning Scheme

Published on 22 October 2025

Rockhampton Regional Council is entering the next phase of its major review of the Rockhampton Region Planning Scheme - and your input is a vital part of the process.

Tagged as: , Community Notices

Council calls for Mount Morgan community to reduce water consumption

Published on 21 October 2025

Rockhampton Regional Council is urging residents to reduce water consumption following several weeks of high usage across the region, with local reservoirs under increasing strain.

Tagged as: , Councillor Elliot Hilse, Media Releases

North Rockhampton Cemetery clean-up

Published on 20 October 2025

Rockhampton Regional Council will be conducting a clean-up of the North Rockhampton Cemetery on Saturday, 25 October.