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Training Opportunities
Posted on June 15th, 2020
Construction Skills Queensland – Online Courses Apprentices and Trainees Queensland SDS Training Rockhampton
Local Government Areas in Central Queensland
Posted on June 15th, 2020
Livingstone Shire Council (Capricorn Coast) Rockhampton Regional Council Central Highlands Regional Council Banana Shire (Biloela) Gladstone Regional Council Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council Other useful links: Regional Development Australia Central and Western Queensland SmartHub Rockhampton
Capricorn Enterprise supporting our tourism industry
Posted on June 9th, 2020
Three months ago, the tourism industry was forced to hit the pause button on planned marketing activities, as the COVID-19 pandemic presented a tremendous negative effect on our local and regional economy. As one of the first industries to feel… Read more »
Approved Industry COVID Safe Plans
Posted on June 8th, 2020
Please find below links to COVID Safe Industry Plans that have been approved by the Queensland Chief Health Officer. Businesses can adopt one of the following COVID Safe Industry Approved Plans: Queensland Tourism and Accommodation (PDF, 2.5 MB) Aquatic Sport Sector (PDF,… Read more »
Pineapple rail trail to recovery
Posted on June 3rd, 2020
The iconic Yeppoon Capricorn Coast Pineapple Rail Trail will finally be realised with an extension linking this popular pedestrian and cyclist path with the revitalised Yeppoon foreshore. Construction of the extension is a small, but important, part of Yeppoon’s path… Read more »
Empire and Edge lead the way in Hotel sustainability practices with their world class “One Planet One Chance” program
Posted on June 3rd, 2020
Rockhampton’s Empire Apartment Hotel and Edge Apartment Hotel are shaping the future with their new sustainability program, One Planet One Chance. Launched in October 2019, the program focuses on six key areas within the Hotels that will annually save over… Read more »
Causeway dredge plan gets $300K boost
Posted on June 2nd, 2020
Plans to dredge and revitalise the popular Causeway Lake have been boosted by a $300,000 Building Our Regions (BOR) grant from the Queensland Government. The grant is one of two significant projects funded by BOR in the Livingstone Shire; the… Read more »
Stanwell Hydrogen Project feasibility study update
Posted on June 2nd, 2020
The Stanwell Hydrogen Project feasibility study investigating a hydrogen electrolysis production facility at Stanwell Power Station is progressing well. In March Stanwell was awarded $1.25 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to support the completion of… Read more »
Holidaying with kids
Posted on June 2nd, 2020
Family Holiday Destinations (FHD) believes that there is no better place to be confined over Winter than the state of Queensland. Sharing destination information and inspiration for family travel, the website and digital magazine is dedicated to showing families the… Read more »
August long weekend jackpot
Posted on June 2nd, 2020
Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast locals – you have all won a prize! With our annual carnival of spinning lights cancelled in 2020, the scrumptious allure of Keppel Dogs and fairy floss will be sorely missed. Our senses will wish for… Read more »
