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Rockhampton Ring Road Industry Briefing held Monday 31st July
Posted on August 2nd, 2023
The Rockhampton Ring Road Industry Briefing, held at the Frenchville Club on the 31st of July, provided the opportunity to hear an update on project timeframes and progress. Staff from the two major contractors, Acciona-Fulton Hogan JV and Bielby-BMD JV… Read more »
Submit your EOI for the Growing future tourism program by Monday 11th September
Posted on August 2nd, 2023
The first round of a new $15 million Queensland Government investment in Growing Future Tourism experiences and infrastructure opens from Wednesday, 2 August. Growing Future Tourism is designed to support tourism operators to develop visitor experiences in the new priority… Read more »
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 »
