Public Notice - Auction of Abandoned Vehicles Published on 15 September 2026 In accordance with Local Law No. 1 (Administration) 2011, Council is disposing of abandoned vehicles via a public auction. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Pilbeam Drive closing 5pm today for Mount Archer backburning Published on 14 September 2026 From 5pm today, 14 September, Pilbeam Drive will be closed to all traffic, except for local residential traffic, while Queensland Fire Department conducts back burning at Mount Archer. Tagged as: , Community Notices, Disaster Management
Sustainability champions recognised in annual photo competition Published on 14 September 2026 The winners of Rockhampton Regional Council's Sustainability in Action Photo Competition have been announced, highlighting the creative and practical ways locals are helping create a more sustainable future. Tagged as: , Councillor Elliot Hilse, Media Releases
Upcycle Village Fair returns with a treasure hunt twist Published on 10 September 2026 The much-loved Upcycle Village Fair is back on Saturday, 14 November, and this year it's bigger than ever, becoming part of Australia's largest second-hand treasure hunt, the Garage Sale Trail. Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling
Rockhampton residential building approvals hit 12 year high Published on 09 September 2026 Residential building approvals in the Rockhampton Region are the highest they’ve been in 12 years, increasing by 62 per cent in the last financial year alone. Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Councillor Grant Mathers, Advance Rockhampton
Packed Program of School Holiday Arts and Culture Fun Published on 09 September 2026 From vintage games and animal experiences at Rockhampton Heritage Village to circus workshops, imaginative theatre and hands-on art activities, there is something to entertain children of all ages throughout the holiday period. Tagged as: , Media Release, Events & Activities, See it Live Season, Children & Families, Schools
Take your water knowledge to new heights this Saturday Published on 08 September 2026 Experience the rare opportunity to walk 15 metres above Rockhampton’s lifeblood, the Fitzroy River, as Council hosts its Barrage Open Day this Saturday Tagged as: , Councillor Elliot Hilse, Councillor Edward Oram, Fitzroy River Water, Media Releases
Community champions in the spotlight as Australia Day Award nomination Published on 07 September 2026 Rockhampton Regional Council is calling on residents to shine a light on the people who make a positive difference in their communities, with nominations now open for the 2027 Australia Day Awards. Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Council support brings slam dunk spectacle back to Rockhampton Published on 04 September 2026 The PLAYGRND Showdown International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 Quest Basketball Tour is inbound for Rockhampton this weekend. Tagged as: , Deputy Mayor Drew Wickerson, Media Releases
Tennis and pickleball take centre court at Cedric Archer Park Published on 03 September 2026 Gracemere’s Cedric Archer Park Tennis courts have reopened with the addition of pickleball serving up even more ways for the community to play! Tagged as: , Councillor Edward Oram, Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Media Releases