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Iconic Australian painter Ken Done's new exhibition

Published on 21 March 2025

Maverick painter and certified Aussie icon Ken Done returns to Rockhampton in March with a new exhibition Poems from Home and Other Paintings.

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Public Notice – Auction of Abandoned Vehicles

Published on 20 March 2025

In accordance with Local Law No. 1 (Administration) 2011, Council is disposing of abandoned vehicles via a public auction.

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Second dump point to draw visitors to the Region

Published on 20 March 2025

Rockhampton Regional Council has wrapped up work on a second free caravan waste dump point.

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Rockhampton to take the National stage at Australian Tourism Awards

Published on 19 March 2025

After winning GOLD at the 2024 Queensland Tourism Awards, Explore Rockhampton's innovative destination marketing "Accessible Tourism Campaign" will proudly represent Queensland at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in Adelaide this Friday evening, 21 March.

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Celebrate International Read to Me Day with a free book giveaway

Published on 18 March 2025

Rockhampton Regional Libraries is celebrating International Read to Me Day with a free picture book giveaway on Wednesday, 19 March.

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RC Racing to take Off-Track Entertainment to the Next Gear at Rockynat

Published on 18 March 2025

This year’s Rare Spares Rockynats is set to rev up excitement both on and off-the-track with thrilling new program additions including an Asian street food-inspired Little Tokyo Drift Precinct and Off-Road Remote Control (RC) Car Racing that promise to bring even greater variety and entertainment for attendees of all ages to Queensland’s largest car and bike festival on April 4-6 in Rockhampton.

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Brighter days for 24 local events & projects as CAP funding announced

Published on 17 March 2025

Rockhampton Regional Council is proud to announce funding for 24 local community groups and events as part of the second round of the 2024/25 Community Assistance Program (CAP).

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Local Leaders Lunch strengthens leadership and mental resilience

Published on 14 March 2025

A new series of business and leadership workshops is taking a unique approach to improving workforce and talent retention, by providing advice on the connection between mental health and business success. The Local Leaders Lunch series is delivered by Advance Rockhampton, the Institute of Managers and Leaders and Headspace Rockhampton.

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Blackball bonanza as National Championships hit the Region

Published on 13 March 2025

This week is Rockhampton’s cue to shine with the 2025 Budget Motels Australian Blackball Championships coming to the Region for the first time, thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Rockhampton Regional Council's Community Assistance Program (CAP).

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Council goes for gold with Mount Morgan recreational fossicking plans

Published on 11 March 2025

Rockhampton Regional Council has reached the final stage of establishing a recreational fossicking area on the land surrounding Mount Morgan No 7 Dam, after Councillors voted to formally request the creation of a General Permission Area (GPA) from the State Government.

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