/r/rockhampton

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Here you can share anything about events, lifestyle, and the area.

The subreddit for both sides of the Fitzroy. Keep up to date with and contribute to the going-ons in the CQ capital. With 60,000+ people in the beef capital of Australia there has to be a few redditors around. Join this exclusive sub!

/r/rockhampton

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AutoModerator bug

Hey everyone,

It seems like one of the AutoModerator filters I added recently has caused nearly every single new comment to be sent to me to be checked. This is a bug in my end however I wont be able to get around to fixing it for a little while (early next month). So hang tight, I will keep up with the comments as they come through for now until I can get to my computer and get things to work a bit better.

Thanks, u/Syphre00_

3 Comments
2024/11/26
14:39 UTC

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Pubs? Any to avoid?

Hi All- 40F just moved here.

Are there any pubs that I should avoid? Like, where I come from, there's a couple of bars where I tell people to give a miss because they're pretty dodgy (think frequent fights/violence, patrons that skirt the laws of sexual harassment)?.

Any come to mind that you think a person going for dinner solo should swerve?

EDIT: Thanks all this is super helpful! Appreciate your time.

34 Comments
2024/11/26
11:13 UTC

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Rental options

Just curious about people's experience with Ray white. From what I've seen on other subs, they seem to have a pretty bad reputation. Though I guess given that they seem to have one of the largest property portfolios in aus, would mean just as a numbers game they'd have more complaints.

I've never interacted with them but wanted to get opinions on whether they're worth considering since I'd rather not have a landlord/property manager that will screw me over.

Thanks 🙏

3 Comments
2024/11/26
10:05 UTC

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Souvenir

I have lived and worked in Rockhampton for the past number of months. I wish to take a souvenir that needs to fit on my person or in my bag.

Where do I buy and what do I buy that is an essential Rockhampton souvenir?

7 Comments
2024/11/26
03:57 UTC

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The astonishing crime statistics of Rockhampton city

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2024/11/14
05:46 UTC

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Thoughts on Mt Morgan/Parkhurst

I am moving up with my partner (both 24yo) for work. I have been looking for real estate in Rockhampton but after talking to locals and looking at flood maps I’m less inclined to move to even the nicer suburbs (Range, Frenchville) because of their advice to get two big dogs wherever you go.

Mount Morgan seemed more within our budget to get something livable whilst not being in a flood zone but is the crime there bad?

Also Parkhurst seems more manageable to buy a place but what’s the catch?

Is there any other suburbs, I will be working on South side and have been warned against Gracemere and Boulder seems to flood everywhere.

I’m hoping to move up there by January…

6 Comments
2024/11/12
07:30 UTC

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City parking

Hi All

I'll be in Rocky for work in the next few weeks and won't have on site parking in the CBD.

Just wondering what the parking situation is like? Is there free street parking or is the best bet to find a paid parking spot?

11 Comments
2024/11/10
04:25 UTC

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Transport to/from rosslyun and GPI

Work is flying me up to Rockhampton for a quick job on Friday and they've agreed to fly me back on Sunday. I thought it would be great to head up to Great Keppel Island and stay there until Sunday when I get my flight.

Is public transport to/from the airport and ferry port possible? I looked at translink and I don't think they run on Sundays... Are there any other options? Or am I better off renting a car for two days just to leave it at the ferry port?

12 Comments
2024/11/01
11:37 UTC

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Looking for stuff to do

Hi all I just recently moved to rocky and I'm looking for some things to do like try a fun new hobby but I'm not shore where to start looking .

1 Comment
2024/10/28
08:42 UTC

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Looking for a Job in Rocky

Hi guys, I'm just moved to australia 3 months ago and I'm looking for a job in Rocky or Yeppoon. Anyone got suggestions or can help me out?

2 Comments
2024/10/14
04:39 UTC

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Moving advice

Hi, Just got a job offer in Rocky and will start working in a few months. Been in Brisbane for most of my time in Australia, so looking at getting a car before starting work.

Never owned or bought a car. So comparing getting a used or dealer demo car between Rocky or Brisbane, what would you recommend for the price/convenience?

Thanks for the advice🙏

5 Comments
2024/10/13
01:17 UTC

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Laughing at the guy wearing Trump board shorts yesterday in ED.

I was like, you wouldn't be getting free healthcare if he was your prime minister. (I actually didn't say anything I'm a chicken.)

2 Comments
2024/10/09
04:35 UTC

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Can I fail my drive test wile missing 2 hubcaps

I’m about to take my test tomorrow. I went for a drive today in my car and lost two hubcaps as I have an early test I won’t be able to go to Autobarn and replace them. Will I fail?

14 Comments
2024/10/08
07:41 UTC

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Crystal Palace v Liverpool

Anyone know where I can watch a Premier League game in Rockhampton? I've Googled sports bar and there doesn't seem to be many around.

Kick offs in an hour so any help would be appreciated. I'm staying at the Quality Regent Hotel so somewhere close. Cheers!

3 Comments
2024/10/05
10:38 UTC

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r/Rockhampton Updates

Hey all,

Below are some things I would like to update everyone on:

  • As some of you have seen the AMA is up, its just a little thing I want to try out every now and then to get some growth and interactivity in the sub, go check it out if you haven't already.
  • I have added some things to the subreddit's main page, most of these changes are on the 'sidebar' section of the front page of the subreddit. On desktop, while looking at the subreddit it is to the right of the page and on mobile, also while looking at the sub it is under the "see more button" under the title.
  • A part of the changes to the side bar is the addition of a calendar as a sort of community notice board which, by sending a mod mail can be reviewed and added. Keep an eye out for when more is added.
  • I will be adding quick-links to things like See It Live for the Pilbeam and the RRC events page (suggestions welcome).

Let me know anything else you would like to see happen here and I'll do my research and get up.

Enjoy your night everyone!

2 Comments
2024/10/05
09:53 UTC

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Rentals

What’s the rental market like in rocky? Is it hard to get one or are there heaps? What’s the suburbs to avoid please? Does the Fitzroy river flood regularly?

20 Comments
2024/10/05
09:01 UTC

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Rockhampton region AMA

This is the first of potentially more community AMA's.

I have done a bit or research (reading other AMA's) and have decided to do it a little different. I'm not interesting and nobody will care if I give my miniscule life story so I'm going to flip the norms of AMA's:

Ask each other. My idea of this is to find links in the community and connect it further while also bringing on more members. Letting people find each other and their interests. It could be as simple as "Is there anyone that has experienced this thing", keep it light, keep it happy, keep it sensible and stay anonymous (comments and/or the post will get deleted if it isn't). If you see someone's question and you know someone who may be able to answer it bring them along and get them involved too.

Hopefully this will turn into a great community event that we can replicate further in the future and build on.

I'll leave you all with a prompt which I will keep ultra broad:

  • Town life. What people do day to day.

Ask away!

Note: There is a filter at the top of the AMA post that has answered and unanswered questions, I will write "Answered" in a comment to mark it as answered.

24 Comments
2024/10/04
15:33 UTC

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Top 100 in Towns and places

Thanks to everyone for being here.

It might not seem that big of a deal but I got the notification.

We have broke position 100 on the towns and places leaderboard. I can't tell exactly what position right now (I'm on mobile at the moment). But we did it.

Later this week I will be also trying to put up an AMA to boost the sub a little. I just need to read into it a little more to set it up properly. I'll keep everyone updated on that one.

Thank you again to everyone for participating, I just wanted to share this little achievement in growing this sub for our city.

0 Comments
2024/10/04
11:02 UTC

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Park Avenue dogs

Honestly, I have absolutely never had an issue with dogs barking in any town I've lived in before. But this street is absolutely incessant with dogs barking say and night non stop. it's the one that almost screams that makes me really anxious like, the poor thing. But I work night shifts at the hospital and I can't even get a wink of sleep with headphones in during the afternoons now. I don't understand how the actual owners don't go insane. There's too many houses with noise to even make a complaint, and ive never wanted to complain before.

10 Comments
2024/10/04
08:41 UTC

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Rockhampton public transport

Hi Are there any public transport options to get from rocky airport to yeppoon after 8.30pm? Also any to get back on a Sunday?

3 Comments
2024/09/30
00:43 UTC

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Looking for friends

Im 28M living here on rocky for almost 9 years but never made any friends since I know almost no one in here. I came here when I was 19years old had aquiantances from work but nothing really close. Just recently I started hitting the gym, training muay thai and joined a touch football club. It may seem that I have something going on but I've been doing everything solo.

I wished I had mates who share the same passion or who is interested in what I do and I'll be happy to tag you in. If you have hobbies you'd like to share I'd be happy to try it too.

The solitude is just unbearable, my dms are dry, no one to talk to, no one to do things with. The weekends is just the worst I stare at my ceiling feeling so emtpy and ending up staying on bed all day. Idk how I managed to tank this for almost 9 years.

12 Comments
2024/09/29
02:11 UTC

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Nicotine pouches

What is the interest like in Rocky for nicotine pouches like Zyn's? Mainly thinking of people who want to give up vaping etc.

1 Comment
2024/09/24
07:30 UTC

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Researching family history

Hi! I’m researching my family’s history and I was wonder if anyone here would be able to take a picture of a grave in South Rockhampton cemetery that I believe belongs to an ancestor of mine? Please DM me and I will send more info. Thank you!

3 Comments
2024/09/10
12:44 UTC

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Capricon is Back

Time flies. It only seems like a couple of months ago that Capricon was on.

Make sure to get your tickets at CapriconRockhampton.com.au for the 31 of this month.

3 Comments
2024/08/24
11:54 UTC

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1K Members

Good morning everyone,

This morning I woke up to the notification that overnight we had finally reached 1,000 members. Although the sub is still small we are growing faster and faster day by day.

Thank you everyone, Enjoy your rainy day!

1 Comment
2024/08/12
22:18 UTC

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