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Hydrogen Grand Prix sponsor call out in Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast
Posted on August 1st, 2023
Prospective sponsors are invited to be part of the partnership hosting the CQ Horizon H2GP – a Hydrogen Grand Prix Program that will be run over six months, beginning in Term 4 2023 and culminating in an exciting Grand Prix… Read more »
Rubyvale Gem Gallery to share their remarkable story on ABC’s Back Roads
Posted on August 1st, 2023
From the moment Peter and Eileen Brown unearthed their first sapphire while out fossicking on the Sapphire Gemfields, they were hooked. Decades into the future, Eileen and the late Peter, together with their sons and partners, and long time employee… Read more »
Emerald BBQ & Beer Fest ready to tantalise tastebuds this Saturday, 5th August
Posted on August 1st, 2023
Celebrating all things to make your mouth water, The Emerald Show Society is excited to present the Emerald BBQ & Beer Fest 2023 – a family friendly event to the Central Queensland Highlands. Featuring the Low and Slow Cooking Comp, food vans,… Read more »
Great Keppel Island set to serve up an ace weekend in August
Posted on August 1st, 2023
Block and lock your calendars for a slamming weekend at Great Keppel Island for the upcoming Australia Masters Beach Volleyball Championships. Held from 26th – 30th August, this inaugural event will feature men’s and women’s pairs, men’s and women’s fours, mixed pairs… Read more »
Bonza reveals its third base as Gold Coast Airport
Posted on August 1st, 2023
Plastic Free July 23, that’s a wrap!
Posted on August 1st, 2023
For three weeks during Plastic Free July, Jo, Coordinator of PFCQ with the team at Lure Living Yeppoon, worked towards zero single-use coffee cups and lids. The Reusable Cup program based on it takes 21 days to create a habit…. Read more »
Why you should care about coal royalty rates
Posted on August 1st, 2023
A message from Ian Macfarlane, Chief Executive, Queensland Resources Council: I’ve been asked a few times recently, why should anyone outside the resources sector care about coal royalty rates? The answer is simple – the economic future of Rockhampton and… Read more »
Courier-Mail Bush Summit in Rockhampton, Friday 18th August
Posted on August 1st, 2023
The Courier-Mail Bush Summit is being held in Rockhampton on the Friday, August 18, 2023. This is an opportunity for you to register to attend and let your voice be heard about issues that are affecting you, your community or business…. Read more »
Year of Accessible Tourism: Grant Update
Posted on August 1st, 2023
The Boosting Accessible Tourism Experiences Grant is open until 31 August 2023. There have been 35 small tourism businesses and organisations awarded over $500,000 in grant funding. You can read about how Fun over 50 Holidays is using the grant to enhance the experience… Read more »
Rockhampton Ring Road Contractors awarded
Posted on July 26th, 2023
Contracts for the first phase of the Rockhampton Ring Road have been awarded to Bielby-BMD Joint Venture and Acciona-Fulton Hogan Joint Venture. Construction is expected to start late 2023. The Northern Package will be delivered by Bielby-BMD Joint Venture, including… Read more »
