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Community Open Day marks beginning of Exercise Talisman Sabre

Published on 14 July 2025

Rockhampton’s long-running relationship with Defence has been on show at the Defence Open Day, delivered by Rockhampton Regional Council in partnership with the Australian Army’s 7th Brigade.

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

Defence Open Day to Return in 2025

Published on 11 July 2025

The Rockhampton Defence Open Day is returning in 2025 with a broad range of defence vehicles, machinery, career information, personnel and historical memorabilia on display for the community to view and learn about.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Deputy Mayor Drew Wickerson, Advance Rockhampton, Media Releases, Heritage Village

Residential Activation Fund to unlock 3,600 new homes in Rockhampton

Published on 09 July 2025

Rockhampton to benefit from round one of the Residential Activation Fund, which was doubled to $1 billion in State Budget.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Media Releases

New playground set to take fun to new heights

Published on 08 July 2025

Rockhampton Regional Council has officially opened its one-of-a-kind play space in Norman Gardens that features a vibrant ninja-themed obstacle course.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Media Releases

Red bin lid retrofit to roll out across Rockhampton Region

Published on 07 July 2025

Get ready for red! Rockhampton Region residents with dark green general waste bin lids will soon see their lids retrofitted for red, as Council kicks off a Bin Lid Harmonisation Program this month.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Rockhampton Airport Solar Project Kicks Off to Support the Reef

Published on 04 July 2025

A new $2.4 million solar project has officially commenced at Rockhampton Airport under a joint partnership between Rockhampton Regional Council and the Australian Government.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Councillor Elliot Hilse, Media Releases, Rockhampton Airport

Rockhampton Zoo & Botanic Gardens welcomes completion of facility

Published on 03 July 2025

Rockhampton Regional Council, in partnership with the Australian Government, proudly announces the official opening of the $8.9 million Rockhampton Zoo & Botanic Gardens Visitor Hub.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo

Performers shiver with antici...pation over Rocky's Rocky Horror Show

Published on 03 July 2025

Rockhampton performers will be shivering with antici…pation with the news that expressions of interest are being called to be part of Rockhampton Regional Council’s production of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show.

Tagged as: , Deputy Mayor Drew Wickerson, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases, Pilbeam Theatre

The Bayton Award 2025 – entries now open

Published on 02 July 2025

Entries are now open for Rockhampton Museum of Art’s The Bayton Award.

Tagged as: , Deputy Mayor Drew Wickerson, Arts & Culture, Media Releases, Pilbeam Theatre, Councillor Drew Wickerson

Rodboro Street refresh to improve motorist and pedestrian safety