Rockhampton Regional Council

14/05/2026

Our Careers at Rockhampton Regional Council and Advance Rockhampton teams had a fantastic time connecting with students at the Capricorn MEGA Careers Expo today.

As the region’s flagship jobs and training event, it was great to showcase the diverse career opportunities available both within Council and across our growing area.

We’re proud to be a major partner of this annual event, and we’re excited to continue our sponsorship through to 2028, supporting local pathways and future careers.

14/05/2026

𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 ✨🌿

We've just completed upgrades to the North Rockhampton Cemetery, enhancing the site’s safety and overall amenity while preserving its rich heritage.

With a new 210 metre roadway, carefully selected tree plantings and improved access and parking, the space offers a more peaceful and welcoming environment for families to reflect and remember loved ones.

First used for burials in 1879, Council is committed to honouring the site’s history— with new tree plantings and landscaped gardens expected to grow over time to create a beautiful space for remembrance for generations to come.

Read more: 👉 https://bit.ly/3OYDRow

13/05/2026

This week’s 7NEWS Central Queensland 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 is Tucker — a gentle Mastiff cross affectionately known as “Oldfella,” searching for a peaceful place to spend his golden years. 💛🐾

Found wandering and unable to be reunited with his owners, Tucker has been winning hearts with his calm nature and impeccable manners.

He’s a true gentleman — well trained, knows how to sit, shake hands, and walks beautifully on the lead.

Tucker is all about the simple life: relaxing under the trees, enjoying a full belly, and soaking up plenty of love and affection.

📷 Mastiff cross
❤️ Senior dog
⭐ Calm, affectionate, well-trained, low energy.

For more information on Tucker and animal adoption, visit https://bit.ly/480wvYf

13/05/2026

🥫🤝There's just one week to donate food for this year's Hands of Support event.

If you have non-perishable food items you'd like to donate, drop them to Community Pantry, 40 Stanley Street, Rockhampton City by Wednesday, 20 May.

More information about the event can be found here 👉 https://bit.ly/3OXySUW

13/05/2026

Due to the current economic environment, Council has made the difficult decision to defer the 2026 Rockhampton River Festival.

This is not a cancellation — it’s a chance for us to review the event. We want to ensure our events are financially responsible and are genuinely shaped by community priorities.

Contributing factors in this decision were rising event delivery costs and increasing operational pressures. This is a fully funded event by Council and we want to make sure ratepayers are getting the best value for money.

As part of the review, we will continue speaking with the sponsors, vendors, local businesses and artists in the coming weeks.

We appreciate your understanding.

12/05/2026

𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱! 🫵 🤣

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow will arrive at the Pilbeam Theatre for one night only - 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟲 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 - for unmissable, fast-paced, side-splitting laughs.

Come and see four seriously funny humans who boast more awards, TV credits and cult followings than any group chat!
😂 Danielle Walker
😂 He Huang
😂 Suren Jayemanne
😂 Takashi Wakasugi (Waka)
😂 and hosted by Tim Hewitt.

Tickets are on sale now - www.seeitlive.com.au or phone (07) 4927 4111.

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘦𝘭𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘺 𝘍𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘭 𝘙𝘰𝘢𝘥𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘙𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘵𝘰𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘭’𝘴 𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟨 𝘚𝘦𝘦 𝘐𝘵 𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯.

11/05/2026

🚧 Works to make the intersection of Dean and Elphinstone Streets safer are underway!

The intersection was selected to receive upgrades under the Australian Government's Black Spot Program.

The works will include the installation of dedicated right-turn arrow signals on all approaches.

Read more about the works here 👉 https://bit.ly/4dzEhea

10/05/2026

A major international artwork is coming to Rockhampton Museum of Art - Urs Fischer’s four metre tall wax candle ‘portrait’, 𝐹𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑐𝑜.

This incredible life‑size wax figure will be lit on opening weekend and re‑lit each week, slowly melting over the months and changing shape each day until it completely disappears.

The work represents the cycle of birth, life and death of an artwork, which is then recast, blurring the lines between installation and sculpture.

Exhibition opens 9 May.

𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠:
• Saturday 9 May | 9am - 4pm
• Sunday 10 May | 9am - 4pm

𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9am - 4pm.

📍 Rockhampton Museum of Art | Free entry.

📷 Urs Fischer, 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘰, 2017, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, purchased with the assistance of the National Gallery of Australia Gala Fund 2019, © Urs Fischer. Courtesy of the artist and Sadie Coles HQ, London

08/05/2026

💕 Rockhampton Regional Council is proud to support this weekend's Stanwell Progress Assoc Mother's Day Cent Sale with a $2,000 grant through the Community Assistance Program.

Expected to attract 80 people, this event serves as the groups major fundraiser each year, while celebrating Mum's in the community.

This year's cent sale has been well supported by the community, with tickets already sold out.

Read more about the Community Assistance Program here 👉 https://bit.ly/3R6ksh4

08/05/2026

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻?

Help inform Council's new Arts and Culture Strategy. 🗣️

We want to know:
✨How you engage with arts and culture
✨What it means to you
✨Any barriers you've faced
✨What you'd like to see in the future.

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟳 𝗠𝗮𝘆:
📝 Complete the survey here: https://bit.ly/4lOCUe9
🎟️ Survey participants go in the draw to WIN one of two double passes to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow. Winners drawn 19 May.

A focus group will be held in Mount Morgan on 16 May. Register your interest at [email protected] if you'd prefer to provide a more in-depth contribution.

08/05/2026

Smoke is currently affecting Gracemere, Bouldercombe, The Range and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning near J Pierce Road and the Burnett Highway, Bouldercombe.
For all current warnings, updates and mapping go to https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.

For all current warnings, updates and mapping go to https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.

AVOID SMOKE - Bouldercombe (near Rockhampton) - fire as at 1:05pm Friday, 8 May 2026



Warning level: ADVICE



Warning area: Gracemere, Bouldercombe, The Range and surrounding areas



Smoke is currently affecting Gracemere, Bouldercombe, The Range and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning near J Pierce Road and the Burnett Highway, Bouldercombe.



What you should do:

- Stay inside and close windows and doors.

- Keep respiratory medication close by.

- Follow your bushfire survival plan now. If you do not have a bushfire survival plan, make one on the QFD website.

- Avoid driving through smoke if you can.

- Watch out for firefighters working in the area.

- Do not fly drones around the fire. Drones affect air operations.



Impacts:

- No properties are at risk.

- Smoke can make it hard for some people to breathe.

- Smoke can make it hard to see when you are driving.

- Some roads may be closed.



Further Information:

- For all warnings, visit the https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.

- Follow QFD on Facebook and X.com: https://x.com/QldFireDept.

- For road closures, visit the https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au or call 13 19 40.

- Visit the https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality for live air quality data.

- Find out how to get ready for a bushfire on the https://bushfire-survival-plan.qfes.qld.gov.au under Prepare - Bushfire.



Updates will be issued if the situation changes.



This warning is from Queensland Fire Department.