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Plastic Free CQ: We want your cups
Posted on March 5th, 2024
Plastic Free CQ, Lure Living and Beef Australia are working together to eliminate single-use at this event. They are trialling a reusable cup system at Lure Living’s coffee van on-site at Beef Week from 6 am to 9 am, capturing… Read more »
Small Business growth across the Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton region
Posted on March 5th, 2024
The data is clear, business numbers across the Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton region are growing. As at 30 June 2023, there were 8,900 businesses registered in the region*, an increase of 241 businesses (2.8%) from the previous financial year and… Read more »
Keeping our eyes on the sky and growing the pie
Posted on February 13th, 2024
Just under 140,000,000 (140 million) air travellers on public flights passed through an Australian Airport in the 2022-23 financial year according to official BITRE (Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics) data. Nearly 30% of those travellers passed through a… Read more »
Frenchville Sports Club embarks on a new era with the commencement of major renovations
Posted on February 13th, 2024
Last week marked a historic moment for Frenchville Sports Club as the first wall was ceremoniously brought down, officially commencing the eagerly anticipated major renovations. Graeme Brady OAM, Chairman of the Frenchville Sports Club, shared his excitement for the commencement… Read more »
Bonza marks milestone of first year making air travel more affordable and saving Aussies millions
Posted on January 31st, 2024
Australia’s only independent low-cost carrier Bonza is celebrating a year since taking to Aussie skies to democratise air travel across the country. Bonza revealed that during the past year it has saved Aussie travellers over $125 million by delivering upon… Read more »
Rockhampton Ring Road local content
Posted on January 31st, 2024
To maximise local engagement, Local Buy targets are embedded in the contract, and throughout the contract development process the importance of engaging local businesses and resources has been prioritised with the contractor joint ventures. Within less than 10 weeks of… Read more »
Rockhampton Ring Road Fully Funded
Posted on January 30th, 2024
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Premier Steven Miles yesterday celebrated construction progress on the $1.73 billion Rockhampton Ring Road – a project that is now fully funded by both levels of government. The commitment will deliver the full 17.4 km… Read more »
First pipes laid for $88.2 million Mount Morgan Pipeline
Posted on January 24th, 2024
The first pipes for the $88.2 million Mount Morgan pipeline have been laid along Kabra Road. The 28km potable water pipeline will provide long-term water security to Mount Morgan, providing certainty and prosperity to the community. This vital project will… Read more »
Local Talent set to Star on Upcoming Australian Idol
Posted on January 23rd, 2024
Returning Monday 29 January 2024, Australian TV Talent Show Australian Idol is being touted as the toughest season ever with a tighter format, having only a top 30 rather than a top 50 as seen with last season. The new… Read more »
Drive Tourism in 2024 – all Roads Lead to Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast!
Posted on January 17th, 2024
“Drive Queensland” and “Caravanning Queensland” are about to ‘hit the road’, promoting their partner destinations and products to at least ten (10) Consumer Shows in South Australia, Victoria, NSW and Queensland in the 2024 caravanning and 4WD show circuit to… Read more »
