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
Come and celebrate our favourite friends at Pet Expo this Saturday Published on 02 September 2026 From racing dachshunds to high-flying dogs, this year's Pet Expo is shaping up to be the biggest and most entertaining yet! Tagged as: , Councillor Grant Mathers, Media Releases
New pool hoist at Gracemere Pool allows more swimmers to make a splash Published on 31 August 2026 Rockhampton Regional Council has today unveiled a new pool hoist at the Gracemere Pool, delivering improved disability access for the community. Tagged as: , Councillor Edward Oram, Media Releases
Landing fees waived to keep vital service in the air Published on 31 August 2026 Rockhampton Regional Council has helped keep lifesaving services soaring, waiving CapRescue’s landing fees for the past 12 months. Tagged as: , Deputy Mayor Drew Wickerson, Media Releases, Rockhampton Airport
Community Assistance Program keeps residents connected Published on 28 August 2026 Rockhampton Regional Council is backing the people and projects that help make the region thrive, with 24 community groups sharing $70,750 in funding through Round 1 of the Community Assistance Program for 2026/27. Tagged as: , Deputy Mayor Drew Wickerson, Media Releases
Annual Big Book Giveaway returns for 2026 as part of Book Week Published on 26 August 2026 Rockhampton Regional Council Libraries are celebrating Children’s Book Week this week, with the annual Big Book Giveaway returning for another year. Tagged as: , Deputy Mayor Drew Wickerson, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Libraries
Mount Morgan reservoir levels restored Published on 20 August 2026 Council extends its sincere thanks to Mount Morgan residents and businesses for their efforts to conserve water over recent days. Tagged as: , Community Notices, Fitzroy River Water
Could you be the region’s next BINfluencer? Competition now open! Published on 19 August 2026 Rockhampton Regional Council’s 2026 BINfluencer Competition is officially open, with residents across the region encouraged to put their best recycling habits forward for the chance to be crowned one of this year’s six BINfluencers. Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling