
Rockhampton Flying Doctor records busiest Queensland base
Rockhampton led Queensland’s Flying Doctor bases for patient transfers, distance flown and total flying time in 2025-26.

Powerlink commits $4m to Central Queensland
A $4 million Powerlink program will support Central Queensland communities as major transmission work begins this month.

Central Queensland hospice partnership renewed for three years
Fitzroy Community Hospice will continue fee-free care and family support under a renewed three-year agreement.

CapRescue 30th anniversary ball raises $60,000
Former patients led CapRescue’s 30th anniversary ball, where 300 guests helped raise $60,000 for Rescue300 missions.

Champion Super-Liner makes truck show debut
A restored Mack Super-Liner from Tony Champion’s Rockhampton collection will make its Casino Truck Show debut.

High-range drink driving charges across Capricornia
Two drivers face court over alleged high-range readings, while another lost his licence for speeding near Emerald.

Stanwell funding opens for local projects
Stanwell funding is open for Rockhampton not-for-profits planning projects with lasting benefits for local communities.

More donors needed across Rockhampton
Rockhampton added 397 organ donors in 2025, a 26 per cent fall, prompting a fresh DonateLife Week appeal.

Rocky raised tech-founder joins Queensland Business Hall of Fame
Bevan Slattery, who grew up in Rockhampton, joins five other inductees in the Queensland Business Hall of Fame.

