67-568: The Pilbeam Theatre is an indoor performance venue in Rockhampton, Queensland , Australia. The Pilbeam Theatre was officially opened by Australian Governor-General Sir Zelman Cowen on 6 June 1979 and was named after the city's mayor at the time, Rex Pilbeam . Located on the corner of Cambridge Street and Victoria Parade in the city directly opposite the Fitzroy River , the theatre was designed by local architect, Neil McKendry. The venue has
134-875: A Rockhampton-born violinist featured on opening night as a soloist with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra . Early in his career, Australian film director Baz Luhrmann directed a community musical called Crocodile Creek at the Pilbeam Theatre in 1986, vision of which was unearthed by a film historian in 2014. Among the many popular Australian musical artists that have used the Pilbeam Theatre over recent years have been Tina Arena , Guy Sebastian , Boy & Bear , Angus & Julia Stone , Kasey Chambers , Jimmy Barnes , Xavier Rudd , Lee Kernaghan , Melinda Schneider , Beccy Cole , Paul Kelly , Adam Harvey , Troy Cassar-Daley , Graeme Connors , Marina Prior and David Hobson . Comedians who have performed at
201-698: A Roll of Members. This oath or affirmation must be made to the governor or someone authorised by him or her—typically the clerk of the Parliament. Sworn-in representatives are required to elect a Speaker to preside over the House's business. Before this occurs the Clerk may select and point to the next member who may speak. Once elected the Speaker is dragged to the chair and presented to the Governor at Government House . The symbol of
268-615: A lake 60 kilometres (37 mi) long. The barrage was funded by the Rockhampton City Council to provide a reliable source of water to the city, and to effectively drought proof Rockhampton. In 2002, a study showed that salinity was increasing in the Fitzroy Basin and, while only small areas of land were severely affected by salinity, urged that steps be taken to manage salinity by good irrigation practices and better management of tree clearing. In 1989, two bombs exploded inside
335-413: A maximum capacity of just under 1000 people. A life-sized sculpture of explorer Charles Archer on his horse Sleipner, designed by Australian artist Arthur Murch , was installed in front of the theatre and unveiled in 1980. A special seven-night program was held in the theatre's opening week with the opening night concert broadcast live on ABC Radio along with the ceremonial speeches. Anthony Doheny,
402-645: A referendum. Before the 2008 amalgamation, the City of Rockhampton had a population of approximately 74,530, Fitzroy Shire approximately 11,357, and Mount Morgan Shire approximately 2,925 people. Proposed boundary changes between Rockhampton Regional Council and Livingstone Shire Council are under review by the Local Government Change Commission. The changes relate to three suburbs contiguous with Rockhampton City which are presently part of Livingstone Shire. The proposed changes will affect 1170 properties in
469-460: A secessionist movement with the intentions of breaking away from the state of Queensland. The core argument of movement was that the seat of government, Brisbane was in the south-east corner of the State. It was so far removed from substantial portions of the state that these areas and their citizens were left disadvantaged and neglected as political and economic interests focused on the south. Supplementing
536-519: A total of 93), the voting system changed from optional preferential voting to full-preferential voting , and unfixed three-year terms were replaced with fixed four-year terms. The Parliament was founded 22 May 1860, less than a year after the Colony of Queensland was created in June 1859. It was convened at military and convict barracks converted for the purpose located on Queen Street, Brisbane . Immigration
603-661: A woman who had accused of being a paedophile after allegedly observing Saleh film children on an amusement ride at the 2009 Rockhampton Show while Saleh and two friends, including Joel Ozborn , were filming a " Borat -esque" skit dressed in traditional Arabian outfits. Rockhampton Regional Council also uses the Pilbeam Theatre to host their Morning Melodies concerts for senior citizens which has attracted notable Australian performers including Lucky Starr , Kamahl , Rhonda Burchmore , Ian Stenlake , Little Pattie , James Blundell , Rachael Beck and Karen Knowles . Flamboyant Australian entertainer Peter Allen infamously damaged
670-495: A year, gold was found at Canoona , and led to the first North Australian gold rush. The Canoona gold rush led to an influx of migrants that transformed Rockhampton into the second-largest port in the state; during this period, Rockhampton became infamous for crime and violence, and was described by the then visiting English novelist, Anthony Trollope as the "City of the Three S's"—"sin, sweat, and sorrow". Subsequent gold discoveries at
737-638: Is a city in the Rockhampton Region of Central Queensland , Australia. In the 2021 census , the population of Rockhampton was 79,293. A common nickname for Rockhampton is 'Rocky', and the demonym of Rockhampton is Rockhamptonite. The Scottish- Norwegian explorers Charles and William Archer came across the Toonooba River in 1853 and named it in-honour of Sir Charles FitzRoy ; they also named many local landmarks after figures in Norse mythology , including
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#1732884860080804-519: Is exemplified by the Fitzroy River ; which has a lengthy, well documented history of flood records dating back to 1859. The highest recorded flood occurred in January 1918 and reached 10.11 m (33.2 ft). More recently, being affected by the 2010–2011 Queensland floods the Fitzroy River peaked at 9.2 metres on 5 January 2011. Rockhampton has a number of heritage-listed sites. For details see
871-545: Is one of Australia's most significant 19th century streetscapes and is listed on the National Trust ; the quarter comprises three city blocks along Quay street, from Fitzroy to Derby street, and is known for its neoclassical architecture , dining and nightlife . Some of the historical sites and landmarks of the city include; St Aubins , Kenmore House , the Alexandra Railway Bridge , St Joseph's Cathedral and
938-587: Is one of the largest livestock sales facilities in the country, lies just to the west of the city. Rockhampton promotes itself as the Beef Capital of Australia but the title has been disputed a number of times by the New South Wales town of Casino . The tri-annual Beef Australia Expo held in the city is a celebration of the local area's cattle industry. Queensland Parliament Opposition (36) Crossbench (5) The Parliament of Queensland
1005-754: Is the legislature of the Australian State of Queensland . As provided under the Constitution of Queensland , the Parliament consists of the King , represented by the governor , and the Legislative Assembly . It has been the only unicameral state legislature in the country since the upper chamber, the Legislative Council , was abolished in 1922. The Legislative Assembly sits in Parliament House in
1072-562: Is the only Australian university with a campus presence in every mainland state. The city is served by Rockhampton Airport , and Port Alma , located at the south end of the Fitzroy river delta. Rockhampton is renowned for its architecture, cuisine, and music; in particular for its jazz scene, and has been sometimes referred to as the " Melbourne of the North "; in reference to the city's tree-lined boulevards and laneways. The city's historic quarter
1139-594: The Berserker Range named after the Norse warrior " Baresark ". The Archer brothers took-up a run near Gracemere in 1855, and more settlers arrived soon thereafter, enticed by the fertile valleys. The town of Rockhampton was proclaimed in 1858, and surveyed to a design that closely resembled the Hoddle Grid of Melbourne , and consisted of a grid of wide boulevards and laneways, which was uncommon for Queensland cities. Within
1206-643: The Dreamtime Cultural Centre . The Capricorn district is the traditional home of the Darumbal Aboriginal people . The Darumbal (Tarumbul, Tharoombool) language region includes the city of Rockhampton extending south towards Raglan Creek and north towards the Styx River and inland along the Broad Sound Ranges. The Gangulu (Kangulu, Kanolu, Kaangooloo, Khangulu) language region includes
1273-589: The Fitzroy River , approximately 45 kilometres (28 mi) from where the river enters the Coral Sea , and some 600 kilometres (370 mi) north of the state capital, Brisbane . Rockhampton has a north and south side with three bridges connecting the two sides, one for trains and two for vehicles and people. Rockhampton lies just north of the Tropic of Capricorn in Central Queensland. A sculpture originally marking
1340-628: The List of heritage listed buildings in Rockhampton . Rockhampton is governed by the Rockhampton Regional Council . The Council consists of a mayor and seven councillors. The Mayor is elected by the public, and the Councillors are elected from seven single-member divisions using an optional preferential voting system. Elections are held every four years. Tony Williams is the current mayor after
1407-505: The Mount Morgan Mine , which was at that time one of the most-productive gold mines in the world, laid the foundations for much of the city's Victorian architecture , and recast Rockhampton into a grand northern city. The economy of Rockhampton has strengths in tourism, health, and agriculture, with a GRP of $ 5.7 billion as of 2023. The Central Queensland University founded in 1967, has its main campus at Norman Gardens , and
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#17328848600801474-531: The executive council . The party or coalition with the most seats in the house is invited by the governor to form a government . The leader of that party subsequently becomes the premier of Queensland , leading a Cabinet of ministers. In the Liberal National Party , the premier selects members of their party to act as ministers. In the Labor Party , the ministers are elected by party room ballot, with
1541-509: The latitude was later moved into town to be more accessible to tourists. Although the Tropic of Capricorn is represented on maps as a "dotted line" that lies at 23 ° 26' 22", there is actually a bio-geographical overlap of Tropical and Temperate zones more than 500 kilometres (310 mi) wide; Rockhampton is roughly at its centre on the East Coast of Australia. The city is located on the banks of
1608-551: The 1880s and '90s, sea ports were established on the coast, adjacent to the mouth of the Fitzroy River. Broadmount was on the northern side and Port Alma on the south. Railways were subsequently constructed to carry goods to the wharves at these locations, with the railway to Broadmount opening on 1 January 1898 and the line to Port Alma opening on 16 October 1911. Maintenance on the Broadmount line ceased in August 1929. The following month,
1675-438: The 1890s, and many of the town's substantial brick and stone public buildings date from this period. The historic streetscape of Quay Street still displays a number of substantial historic buildings, built when Rockhampton was envisaged as being capital of a state of North Queensland. Most prominent of these is the sandstone Customs House (1900), which today houses an information centre. Other important 19th-century buildings include
1742-451: The 2021 mayoral by-election following the resignation of long time mayor Margaret Strelow. Margaret Strelow won the mayoral elections in 2013, 2016 and March 2020. Strelow had also served as Mayor of the former City of Rockhampton from 2000 to 2008. The present Rockhampton Regional Council area was formed as a result of the 2008 amalgamation of four local government areas. These were the original City of Rockhampton which comprised most of
1809-600: The Archer brothers constructed a wool shed just downstream of a bar of rocks that prevented further upstream navigation from the coast. These rocks were incorporated with the traditional English term for a village, and the name "Rockhampton" was first coined by Charles Archer and the local Commissioner from Crown Lands, William Wiseman. In 1855, Scottish colonists and brothers William Thomas Elliott and George Mackenzie Elliot arrived at Gracemere and soon after, took up landholdings at Canoona , north of present-day Yaamba . Their father
1876-640: The Australian Café, the brothers renamed it the Busy Bee Café. During the Second World War, a US army base was established outside the city; it hosted up to 70,000 servicemen en route to action in the Pacific and New Guinea . On 2 March 1949, Rockhampton was severely damaged by a cyclone . The Fitzroy River Barrage was commissioned in 1971. The barrage has a capacity of 81,300 megalitres and holds back
1943-674: The Central Queensland Territorial Separation League, the women of Rockhampton established their own separation league in October 1892. The inaugural meeting of the Women's Central Queensland Territorial Separation League was held at the Rockhampton School of Arts and attended by 200 women. Their main focus was preparing a petition to Queen Victoria . The introductory text set out their grievances and described
2010-588: The Fitzroy River and its many tributaries and lagoons, the region continued to expand rapidly. In 1858, the town of Rockhampton was officially proclaimed. The town was surveyed at this time and the first sales of building allotments were held that year. In 1859, gold was discovered at Canoona. Miners rushed to the new field, using the site of Rockhampton on the Fitzroy River as the nearest navigable port. The Canoona field proved to be very disappointing and thousands of would-be gold seekers were left stranded at Rockhampton. Although many returned south, others stayed, adding to
2077-709: The Fitzroy River, approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) from the river mouth. The Berserker Range lies on the eastern side of the city, with the Athelstane Range to the west. The coastal area to the east of the city is known as the Capricorn Coast , with the rapidly growing town of Yeppoon its major centre. Rockhampton experiences a humid subtropical climate ( Köppen: Cfa) with hot, humid summers and very mild, relatively dry winters with cool nights. The city receives 116.3 days of clear skies annually, primarily in winter. The highest recorded temperature in Rockhampton
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2144-525: The Kensington Estate, described as just three miles from "the most rapidly rising town and district in the whole of the colonies" was advertised for sale. During the 1860s and '70s, Rockhampton developed as the main port for the developing Central Queensland hinterland, the main export at that time being wool. A Primitive Methodist Church opened in Fitzroy Street, Rockhampton, in January 1864. In
2211-439: The Pilbeam Theatre in Rockhampton also attracted criticism. ABC Television 's Q&A program hosted by Tony Jones was broadcast live from the Pilbeam Theatre in 2014, featuring a panel of guests which included Patrick McGorry , Josh Thomas and Bob Katter . The Pilbeam Theatre has also hosted auditions for reality talent programs, Australian Idol and The X Factor . Rockhampton, Queensland Rockhampton
2278-406: The Pilbeam Theatre's Steinway piano by dancing atop of it during a concert in 1980. Along with numerous musical, cultural and comedic performances, the Pilbeam Theatre has also hosted a number of special events. This includes a three-day sitting of Queensland Parliament in 2005, prompting strict security measures to be employed around the venue. The cost of holding the parliamentary sitting at
2345-725: The Post Office (1892), the Supreme Court House (1888), and St Joseph's Cathedral (1892). In September 1892 the Anglican Church in Rockhampton was the first new building in Rockhampton to be lit by electricity from the new gasworks. It was also the first church in Australia to be lit with electricity. In 1889 the people of Rockhampton established the Central Queensland Territorial Separation League ,
2412-519: The Rockhampton metropolitan area, the Shire of Fitzroy comprising Gracemere and surrounding districts, and the Shire of Mount Morgan around the town of Mount Morgan itself. The fourth local government area was the Shire of Livingstone which comprised the adjacent coastal towns and hinterland to the east and north of Rockhampton as well as some outlying Rockhampton suburbs. However, Livingstone Shire de-amalgamated from Rockhampton Region in 2014 following
2479-566: The Rockhampton township began in July 1856, when Richard Palmer travelled from Gladstone with an escort of Native Police under sub-Lieutenant Walter Powell to set up a store. Powell arrived at the site first and constructed the Native Police barracks. This was the first habitable British building established at Rockhampton and it was located on the south bank of the Fitzroy River at the end of Albert Street. With abundant grazing lands and waters from
2546-683: The Shark Nightclub, causing injuries and extensive damage to the building. The following year, the Factory Nightclub was also damaged by a bomb. It is not known who planted the bombs. In 2003, Rockhampton was the centre of significant national media interest after local teenager Natasha Ryan was found in the North Rockhampton home of her boyfriend, Scott Black, after being missing for five years. Serial killer Leonard Fraser had been charged with her murder, as her disappearance occurred in
2613-457: The area in 1844 and 1846 and noted suitable land for grazing then. In January 1854, the New South Wales government proclaimed two new districts: Port Curtis and Leichhardt (roughly today's Fitzroy Region), and the Archer brothers returned in August 1855 to set up their pastoral run at Gracemere . The Fitzroy River provided a convenient waterway for shipping of supplies and produce, and
2680-407: The authority of the Parliament and its Speaker is the ceremonial mace . The sergeant-at-arms carries the mace into the chamber of parliament when the speaker enters at the start of each sitting day and removes it again when the speaker leaves at the end of the sitting day. During the sitting day, the mace rests on two raised brackets on the centre table with the head of the mace lying pointed towards
2747-446: The companies experience difficulty finding local workers to fill vacancies. One meat processing plant is located at Lakes Creek, operated by Teys Australia (a Cargill joint venture) while the JBS meatworks is located at Nerimbera. The Teys Australia meatworks at Lakes Creek was previously owned by Kerry Packer 's Consolidated Meat Group. CMG temporarily closed the facility in 2002. It
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2814-586: The employees of the Elliots. William Thomas Elliot and his men opened fire at random upon the group which fled after a short time. William and an employee were wounded (the employee reportedly died) and about seven of the local inhabitants were killed. Fellow colonist, Charles Archer of Gracemere and a group of Native Police troopers later pursued these Aboriginal people toward the east and punished them further. Local Aboriginal people friendly to Archer were also fired upon, killing one. Permanent British settlement at
2881-527: The floor and pictures falling off walls. The 1918 earthquake remains as the largest to have ever hit Queensland since European settlement. Restaurant proprietors, Emanuel, William and Nicholas Economos, trading as the Economos Bros., ran their business in East Street, Rockhampton. East Street was a bustling metropolis when the brothers opened their traditional Greek café in the 1920s. Previously known as
2948-643: The government's side. The current mace was designed and made in 1978 and is sterling silver with gold plating and is encrusted with 32 Queensland gemstones. Despite being the symbol of Parliament, it is engraved with the words "Government of Queensland". The ceremonial opening of the new Parliament is marked by a speech by the governor. Traditionally the speech is written by the new government and it may outline current activities, budget details, statistics and proposed lists of legislation which are intended to be introduced. A day in Parliament usually begins with housekeeping matters, including prayers, notifications and
3015-501: The immense size of Queensland: being twelve times the area of England and Wales, and larger than France, Germany, Spain and Portugal combined. The State Library of Queensland holds the original petition, signed by over 3000 women who were in support of Central Queensland becoming a separate state. The petition was forwarded to Queen Victoria but was dismissed by the Premier of Queensland, Sir Samuel Walker Griffith. The City of Rockhampton
3082-483: The leader then assigning ministerial portfolios to each one. Once all winning candidates have been declared, the governor of Queensland proclaims a date for the start of the new Parliament. It is the role of the Clerk of the Parliament to call members to attendance. According to the Constitution of Queensland , members of Parliament must swear an oath or affirmation to the King as well as an oath of office before signing
3149-585: The nearby Central Park. The Rockhampton Botanic Gardens are one of the oldest public gardens in the country, being founded in 1869 and is also the location of the Rockhampton War Memorial , as well as the Rockhampton Zoo . Rockhampton has nationally prominent cultural institutions, including; the Rockhampton Museum of Art (RMOA), one of the most extensive regional galleries in Australia, and
3216-623: The new town's population. Conflict with Aboriginal people in the region continued and further massacres occurred. In 1859, John Arthur Macartney attempted to stock his cousin's Belmont property just to the north of Rockhampton when a shepherd was killed by local Aboriginal men. 2nd Lieutenant Frederick Carr of the Native Police together with his troopers, the Macartneys, Peter Fitzallan MacDonald and Henry Brisdon, formed an armed group which set out to track down those responsible. The group followed
3283-586: The only provincial city in Queensland to have a street tramway. Purrey steam trams ran on a number of routes throughout South Rockhampton, totalling 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) of track. The discomfort of passengers riding in steam trams in a tropical climate in part led to their demise in 1939, replaced by a bus network run by the City Council. Strong shaking was felt in Rockhampton when the "Great Queensland Earthquake of 1918" occurred on 7 June 1918. The earthquake
3350-544: The period in which Fraser had abducted and murdered other women and girls. An anonymous tip-off during Fraser's trial led to the discovery of Ryan. Despite Ryan's discovery, Fraser's defence did not seek a mistrial and Fraser was convicted of the murders of other women and girls and was given an indefinite life sentence. On 20 February 2015, Rockhampton was severely damaged by Cyclone Marcia damaging hundreds of homes and businesses with wind speeds over 150 kilometres per hour (93 mph) recorded in Rockhampton. Major flooding
3417-544: The state capital, Brisbane . The Queensland Parliament retains plenary legislative power over Queensland, however Commonwealth laws apply to the extent of any inconsistency. Some laws from the colonial era passed by the New South Wales parliament and the Imperial Parliament also remain in force. Following the outcome of the 2015 election , four additional seats were added to the Legislative Assembly (to
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#17328848600803484-484: The suburbs of Glenlee, Rockyview, and Glendale. The agricultural sector, specifically the cattle trade, is a dominant industry in Central Queensland. The latter has been visually represented around Rockhampton City with a set of seven large statues of bulls known as the ' Big Bulls '. Two large abattoirs are located on the south-eastern outskirts of Rockhampton provides employment for people living in Rockhampton and also for refugees from overseas who are recruited when
3551-471: The tabling of any documents. An opportunity is then given to Ministers to make statements. During a period of no more than an hour, known as question time, any member may pose a question to a Minister. Starting in 2002, the Queensland Parliament has held regional sittings of parliament across the state. Originally being held every three years, the occurrence has become more sporadic, and, in 2023,
3618-455: The theatre over recent years include Kitty Flanagan , Jimeoin , Carl Barron , Dave Hughes , Kevin Bloody Wilson , Arj Barker and Akmal Saleh . It was reported in 2015 that Carl Barron holds the record for the fastest selling adult show in the Pilbeam Theatre's history. Akmal Saleh was scheduled to perform at the Pilbeam Theatre again in 2011, with proceeds from the show destined for
3685-531: The towns of Clermont and Springsure extending south towards the Dawson River , and includes parts of Rockhampton and South Rockhampton. The British colonisation of the area began in 1853, when the Archer brothers , Charles and William, who were seeking grazing lands arrived in the Rockhampton area. They were acting on information from earlier expeditions by Ludwig Leichhardt and Thomas Mitchell , who had explored
3752-468: The tracks and "dispersed" them. One account of this incident describes how around hundred of the tribe were rounded up and "it ended in the usual way and the bulk of the wild mob were shot." By 1861, the town boasted a regular newspaper, banks, court house, and school of arts. Direct shipments of imported goods and migrants from the United Kingdom began to be received during the 1860s. In 1862, land in
3819-400: The victims of the 2010-11 Queensland floods . However, he cancelled the show after claiming he had received threats from local residents, following his controversial comments about Rockhampton on Network Ten's Good News Week in 2009 when he said the city should be removed from Australia and relocated to Afghanistan . Saleh claimed he was angry after being assaulted and racially abused by
3886-406: The wharf caught fire and the line was effectively closed in July 1930. The line to Port Alma closed on 15 October 1986. The significant gold deposit at Mount Morgan to the southwest was discovered in the 1880s, and Rockhampton became the main port through which the wealth of Mount Morgan gold was channelled. Due to the wealth of Mount Morgan, Rockhampton weathered the severe economic depression of
3953-415: Was 45.3 °C (113.5 °F), while the lowest was −1.0 °C (30.2 °F). Furthermore, the highest recorded 24-hour rainfall total was 348.0 millimetres (13.70 in) due to the January 2013 Eastern Australia floods . In summer, Rockhampton is subject to summer thunderstorms, and lying within the cyclone risk zone, it has experienced several large floods cyclones since European settlement. This
4020-439: Was James Elliot, 3rd Laird of Wolfelee House near Hawick in Scotland. One of their other brothers was Walter Elliot of the East India Company and secretary to the governor of the Madras Presidency . In January 1856, after a massacre of local Aboriginal people perpetrated by Lieutenant John Murray of the Native Police at nearby Nankin Creek, some 200 Aboriginal men, women and children came to Canoona and began shouting at
4087-439: Was also passed to abolish optional preferential voting. A referendum held the previous month was passed, supporting a bill to establish fixed four-year terms. The role of the monarch in Parliament is to give royal assent to legislation. This function is in practice exercised by the governor of Queensland , who conventionally will never refuse assent to a bill that has passed the Legislative Assembly, unless otherwise advised by
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#17328848600804154-539: Was an important issue for the early Parliament. Population growth was encouraged with new settlers enticed by land ownership . In 1915, Queensland became the first state to make voting compulsory at state elections. Since 1 April 2003, live audio broadcasts have streamed through the internet from the Parliament while it is in session. In June 2007, the Parliament started broadcasting video of parliamentary proceedings. Nine in-house television cameras are used to record sessions. The first female Speaker , Fiona Simpson
4221-404: Was elected on 15 May 2012. The Assembly has 93 members of Parliament (MPs). These are intended to represent approximately the same population in each electorate. Voting is by the full preferential voting system, with elections held approximately once every three years. In April 2016, legislation was passed to increase the number of seats in the parliament by four to a total of 93. An amendment
4288-777: Was experienced in the upper reaches of the Fitzroy River after more than 250mm were recorded. The cyclone left about 100,000 properties across Central Queensland without power. According to the 2016 census , there were 76,985 people in Rockhampton. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people made up 7.2% of the population. 82.8% of people were born in Australia. The next most common countries of birth were New Zealand 1.4%, England 1.3%, Philippines 1.1%, India 0.6% and Vietnam 0.4%. 86.4% of people spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken at home included Vietnamese 0.5%, Tagalog 0.5%, Portuguese 0.3%, Filipino 0.3% and Mandarin 0.3% The most common responses for religion were Catholic 26.5%, No Religion 22.6% and Anglican 17.1%. The town lies on
4355-399: Was felt from Mackay in the north, to Grafton in New South Wales, and west to Charleville . Estimated to have reached a 6.0 magnitude, the earthquake caused some damage to buildings including chimney stacks crumbling, plaster being dislodged from walls and ceilings, water tanks bursting and trees being uprooted. Houses and buildings experienced considerable swaying with crockery smashing on
4422-487: Was proclaimed in 1902. The rail connection south to Brisbane was completed in 1903, but it was not until 1921 that the northern connection to Mackay was finally completed. A railway west from Rockhampton was started in 1867 and by 1892 had reached the terminus at Longreach , 700 kilometres (430 mi) away. This further strengthened Rockhampton's role as the port for the whole of Central Queensland. A passenger tramway began operating on 16 June 1909, making Rockhampton
4489-504: Was reopened in 2004, when Consolidated Meat Group announced they had formed a joint venture with Teys Australia. In 2011, Cargill bought out CMG's share in the company. Due to drought, floods, general economic conditions and disputes with workers, both facilities have experienced a number of closures over the years including the closure of the Lakes Creek meatworks from 2002 until 2004, but they are both currently operating as normal. The Central Queensland Livestock Exchange at Gracemere
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