Rockhampton

[ rok-hamp-tuhn, -ham- ]

noun

1. a city in E Queensland, in E Australia.

Rockhampton

/ -ˈhæmtən; rɒkˈhæmptən /

noun

1. a port in Australia, in E Queensland on the Fitzroy River. Pop: 59 475 (2001)

Example Sentences

Together, they confirmed reports of Australian brook lamprey in Queensland, including as far north as Rockhampton!

From Science Daily

Several airlines have cancelled their flights to and from Townsville and Hamilton Island, and Queensland Rail services north of Rockhampton had been suspended in anticipation of the severe weather.

From Seattle Times

As a result, the rail corridor between the towns of Rockhampton and Gladstone, which carries coal from the state's Bowen Basin, will be closed until the line can be repaired, Aurizon said.

From Reuters

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek said she intends to deny approval for the Central Queensland Coal Project to be excavated northwest of the Queensland state town of Rockhampton.

From Seattle Times

Coral reefs can be seen from above on the Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Queensland, near the town of Rockhampton, in Australia, November 15, 2018.

From Reuters