Rockhampton's Destiny Powell has already shown the ability to complete her studies when life throws up a challenge.

The Glenmore High student found out she was pregnant at the start of her senior year but she was able to fast-track her assigments and work experience at a local childcare centre before giving birth to daughter Aryannah.

Three students described as the 'cream of the crop' of applicants have each received a $10,000 scholarship from the Iwasaki Foundation, so they can concentrate more on their studies and less on their finances..

Costumes are always a feature of Relay for Life but this year some teams took the idea of full-bodied support to the max!

Around 130 teams helped raise more than $200,000 for Cancer Council Queensland, during the 10th anniversary Relay hosted by CQUniversity Rockhampton Campus. Relay for Life is an overnight community event for participants who relay non-stop as they celebrate cancer survivors, remember those lost, and fight back against the disease by raising important funds.

Retired school principal Paul Andersen's happy to provide the carrot to encourage students to stick to their guns, to achieve academic excellence.

You don't have to look far to see proof that Mr Andersen's annual Fund for Accessing Potential expertise (FAPEx) prizes are having the desired effect.

CQUniversity Mackay's female cohort has been following a positive example from Rockhampton, proving breakfast time can also offer food for thought.

The Mackay Senior Women's Breakfast gives women in senior positions at CQUniversity the chance to network, share breakfast and offer support, once a month.

Kevin Williams was born in Longreach but grew up 'in the bush' because his father was working on cattle and sheep stations as a stockman and fencer, while his mother was a domestic.

He says his parents wanted their children to get an education.

Rockhampton's social calendar continued after Beef Week with a little something for the youngsters.

Thanks to organisation and hands-on involvement by our Learning Management (Early Childhood) students, the annual Romp in the Park was a resounding success at the Botanic Gardens.

Suspected of fairytale crimes committed a long, long time ago, Goldilocks faced trial in Rockhampton for damage to the home of the three bears.

CQUniversity recently joined Rockhampton's legal profession, the Department of Justice and Attorney-General, and Victim Assist Queensland (VAQ) to present an interactive mock trial loosely based on the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, in the historic Supreme Court building.

CQUniversity Rockhampton hosts two different but related events at the end of May, illuminating diverse issues facing the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community in Central Queensland.

The first event on May 26, CQ Fair Day, is a celebration of diversity, showcasing fun activities and positive links to the broader community.

The CQ Fair Day celebrates the diversity of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community and organisers are keen to include the broader community to ensure a family event from 10am-4pm on Saturday, May 26.

CQUniversity is the venue and community partner for the event organised by Healthy Communities, with Rockhampton Regional Council as event partner.