Coffs Coast Advocate

UPDATE Rocky Cup 2021 postponed until Sunday due to rains.

If you’re looking for a cheap day out, come and check out Rocky’s best cyclists at Queensland’s biggest racing carnival.

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07th Jan. 2021 5:01 PM

CYCLING: The Rockhampton Cup on Wheels 2020 had a good turn out but it will be even bigger this weekend.

CRICKET: Rockhampton vs. Gladstone in CQ T20 Championships

GALLERY: Photos from Saturday’s game.

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06th Dec. 2020 9:12 AM

CRICKET: CQ T20 Cricket Championships at the Rockhampton Cricket Grounds. Rockhampton vs. Gladstone.

White stars as racing returns to First Turkey trails

BUMPER GALLERY: 50-plus photos from Sunday’s event

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13th July 2020 2:07 PM

POWERING ON: Cody White won the elite men’s class in Round 1 of the Giant Rockhampton CQ Enduro Series on Sunday. Picture: Jann Houley

Rocky coach nationally recognised for decades of service

‘I was pretty chuffed... there have been so many wonderful moments.’

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29th May 2020 7:05 AM

‘CHUFFED’: Rockhampton’s Kerry Smyth has received national recognition for her decades-long service to trampolining. Picture: Jann Houley

North Rockhampton ready to get in the zone

Club excited to be teeing off against Rockhampton, Yeppoon and Emu Park.

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26th May 2020 12:05 PM

ON TARGET: Club handicapper Peter Bugler is excited that North Rockhampton will join Rockhampton, Yeppoon and Emu Park clubs in the Keppel Zone pennants, which will tee off in November.

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New date to be set for 2020 Colossal Catch-Up

The sports reunion was to be held in May but was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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26th May 2020 7:05 AM

Colossal Catch-Up spokesman Graeme Brady. Photo: Sharyn O'Neill

Triathlon club hopes community will continue fitness trend

President says the surge in the number of people exercising during the COVID-19 restrictions could auger well for the...

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20th May 2020 11:05 AM

Fitzroy Frogs Triathlon Club president Craig McCormack says the surge in the number of people exercising during the COVID-19 restrictions could auger well for the club.

CQ footy legend’s road to the pinnacle of rugby league

Read about this CQ legend’s rise from Rockhampton to Red Hill.

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18th May 2020 7:05 AM

DREAM REALISED: Scott Minto in full flight for the Brisbane Broncos in an NRL clash against the Melbourne Storm at Olympic Park in 2006. He went on to play 39 games for the Broncos, and 14 for the North Queensland Cowboys. Picture: File

All star jockey’s lucky move

CQ based jockey makes a habit of being in the right place at the right time.

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12th May 2020 9:05 AM

WINNER: Jockey Beau-Appo salutes the crowd after winning the International Invitation Stakes on Feitan at Wuhan racecourse in China last December.

CQ hockey player recognised as a ‘rising star’

‘It’s a good feeling to know they are looking at me and have recognised me.’

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25th April 2020 4:04 PM

GOOD EXPERIENCE: Rockhampton’s Jessica Moffat, pictured playing for Queensland at last year’s under-18 nationals, recently returned from a training camp at the AIS in Canberra. Picture: Contributed

Could CQ be Australia’s mountain biking capital?

Lauga says Central Queensland could be the mountain bike capital of Australia and the world.

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25th April 2020 4:04 PM

ON TRACK: Keppel MP Brittany Lauga is excited about the potential for mountain biking in the region after her first ride on the First Turkey trails last weekend. Picture: Contributed

Woman boosts CQ sport club’s success

The outstanding efforts of a sporting club official has seen her honoured in a state-wide competition.

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14th April 2020 2:04 PM

SUPERSTAR: Katherine Keiler's efforts are being recognised by the the North Rockhampton Tigers.

Bluebirds’ new training method

As COVID-19 cripples the world, a Rockhampton netball figure is going to great lengths to ensure her players are cared for.

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08th April 2020 7:04 AM

ADJUSTING: Bluebirds Netball Club's Jen Williams with junior player Dakota O'Leary (Image taken prior to social distancing regulations).

Trainer claims classic at Callaghan races

A big day of racing at Callaghan Park saw one trainer finally claim the result he so longed for.

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08th April 2020 12:04 AM

Miss Lot Won- winner of the 2020 DLV Finance Capricornia Yearling Sale 2yo Classic – Trained by Tom Button – Jockey Mark Barnham

Major plans for Rocky Basketball complex

With the 2020 season cancelled due to COVID-19, Rockhampton Basketball is making the best of a bad situation.

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06th April 2020 7:04 PM

HARD AT WORK: Rockhampton Basketball GM Wade Rebetzke is making the most of a bad situation.

HORSES: Huge field but no spectators due to restrictions

Tuesday’s TAB meeting will provide the biggest race fields, which will have no spectators thanks to COVID-19.

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04th April 2020 2:04 PM

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS: Trainer Tom Button has three starters in Tuesday’s races, which will have no spectators thanks to COVID-19. Picture: Allan Reinikka

Top honour for more than 30 years of table tennis

Clifton started playing the sport in Rockhampton as a junior in 1989 and has continued to play weekly fixtures since.

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04th April 2020 2:04 PM

Joe Clifton has been made a life member. Picture: Supplied

Boxing official celebrates milestone

Helen Upton reflects on her life as she marks her eightieth birthday.

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02nd April 2020 12:04 AM

Local gym going strong amid COVID-19 restrictions

A Central Queensland gym is hellbent on ensuring its clients can keep up their fitness regimes, even amid uncertain...

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30th March 2020 6:03 PM

DEDICATED: Owner of ETS Compound Shaun Arnold is helping his clients stay on track during these uncertain times.

QLD women’s coach urges players to ‘stay positive and fit’

This message comes after the suspension of the BHP Premiership with the State of Origin still set down for June 19.

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26th March 2020 11:03 AM

ON HOLD: Queensland women’s coach Jason Hetherington is urging players to “stay positive and stay fit” after the suspension of the BHP Premiership with the State of Origin still set down for June 19. Picture: NRL Photos

Glen claims victory in Cap Challenge final

A nail-biting finals showdown took place at Frenchville Sports Club in what would become a hard fight for the title.

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15th March 2020 7:03 PM

CRICKET CAP CHALLENGE FINALS: Frenchville's Joe McGahan

NSW prospects’ will battle for Capras spot this weekend

Coach says nothing is set in stone as only a couple of positions remain available in the 2020 CQ side

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27th Feb. 2020 6:02 AM

Capras have a huge win over Fiji in trial match

“Good disciplined footy” on display during the Capras first outing of the season.

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09th Feb. 2020 12:02 PM

U20 Capras put on a show against the South Sea Islands

The young side showed prowess against the older, more experienced opponent

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