Author: Jeff + Claude AI
Genre: Rivers
Date: 6th March 2026
Description: Winding through the heart of Central Queensland, the Fitzroy River sustains one of Australia's largest catchments and the communities that have called its banks home for millennia. This richly detailed exploration traces the river's journey from ancient Aboriginal custodianship and European settlement to the bustling port city of Rockhampton, examining the engineering, industry, and ecology that define it today. With chapters spanning the Fitzroy Barrage, unique riverine habitats, and the mining and agricultural enterprises along its length, readers gain a comprehensive portrait of a waterway central to Queensland's past and future. A must-read for anyone drawn to Australia's great rivers and the stories they carry.