Russell Cooper Optometrist

26/01/2026

The Fitzroy R at Rockhampton - 1:40pm 20/01

6.89m and rising this afternoon. The river is expected to exceed the minor flood level (7.00m) this afternoon before peaking Thursday morning around the moderate flood level (7.50m). The timing of the peak has been delayed.

— Charlie, Image not for media use

21/01/2026

⚠️ 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 ⚠️

The Rockhampton Local Disaster Management Group is continuing preparations for a 7.5 metre flood peak, now expected on Thursday morning, 22 January, following the latest Bureau of Meteorology forecast.

The Fitzroy River is forecast to reach 7 metres today, exceeding the minor flood level, and will continue to rise with exact peak timing dependent on how quickly floodwaters move through the catchments.

Residents in low lying areas are urged to review the latest information and flood maps and take any necessary steps to prepare.

Lakes Creek Road has reopened as predicted peak levels have slowed, however closures may be reinstated as water levels rise.

Rockhampton Regional Council crews are conducting hourly inspections of high risk local roads in anticipation of potential closures. Council will continue to monitor conditions closely and advise of any changes as required.

Stay up to date via Council’s Emergency Dashboard https://bit.ly/3rdwwVN or contact the Local Disaster Coordination Centre on 1300 652 659.

19/01/2026

19/01/2026

⚠️ 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 ⚠️

The Bureau of Meteorology has provided the Rockhampton Local Disaster Management Group with an updated flood forecast.

The Fitzroy River in Rockhampton is now expected to rise to 7 metres on Monday and peak at a moderate level, below 8 metres, overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday.

Residents in low-lying areas are urged to review the latest information and flood maps and take necessary steps to prepare.

Stay up to date via Council’s Emergency Dashboard: https://bit.ly/3NaztS2

The next update from the BOM will be 6pm Sunday 18 January.

19/01/2026

28/03/2023

Don't forget - Ben's Book Club tonight at 6:30pm!

Join book lovers from all over Australia via Zoom for this special edition of Ben's Book Club. This month, Chris Hammer - author will turn the tables and interview Ben Hobson to find out more about his latest book, 'The Death of John Lacey'.

Register for the event to receive a reminder or connect directly using the Zoom link.

Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3lf7Idh
Zoom: https://bit.ly/3LlG3lG
Borrow: https://bit.ly/3LtpRP4

30/01/2023

Introducing our new, absolutely beautiful, Jukurrpa Designs sunglass range! Each frame comes with its own matching cleaning cloth with the same artwork as the frame and a designer case to finish off the look.

We are, and have been working with Jukurrpa Designs for many years. They have been working closely with Warlukurlangu Aboriginal Artists located in the Central Australia Desert, to bring you their beautiful and colorful artwork in spectacle frames designed by their team.

Each spectacle frame tells it's own unique story. Every frame you wear has an intimate connection to an Aboriginal artist in Central Australia, a real and personal connection.
In the spirit of reconciliation, Russell Cooper Optometrist, alongside Jukurrpa Designs, acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

28/11/2022

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