Tag: News
CQ jobs resilience
Central Queensland is head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to Covid-19’s impact on jobs, thanks to strong industries like resources and...
A makeover worthy of The Block
It’s a renovation that The Block’s Darren Palmer would be proud of.
Darren’s grandmother, Lila Collins, had her yard transformed on Friday as part of...
Gracemere boasts Australia’s biggest pump track
BMX riders, scooter riders and skateboarders will converge on Cedric Archer Park in Gracemere with the opening of one of Australia’s biggest pump tracks....
Mount Archer wins top award
Mount Archer is a jewel in the crown with its sweeping panoramic views, a boardwalk above the treetops and an exhilarating adventure playground nestled...
Yeppoon cashes in on recycling
Yeppoon families are embracing recycling and cashing in on the popular ‘About Containers for Change’ program.
The state-wide container refund scheme gives people initiative...
QFES members who work tirelessly for the community, celebrated
The Rockhampton Fire Station received the keys to a brand new fire truck and recognised the service of eight long-standing Queensland Fire and Emergency...
Rockhampton Grammar School students rally together to raises funds for Drought Angels
Rockhampton Grammar School students donned their country best and rallied together to support the School’s 2020 Farmers Challenge which raises funds for Drought Angels.
Mount Morgan stalwart motors to 100th birthday
Claude McKnight is a Mount Morgan man through and through – and has just become the town’s newest centenarian.
A resident of the Carinity...
Council wants new apprentices
Employment as an apprentice mechanic changed Nicolas Crawford’s life.
Nicholas, who was recently offered a permanent role with Rockhampton Regional Council, said his apprenticeship had...
Ursula’s principal looks back with pride
AFTER almost two decades, principal Catherine Dunbar is leaving St Ursula’s College behind - but it wasn’t a decision she made lightly.
“I found the...
Being a VIP helps Rod arrest retirement blues
WHEN Rod Laylee retired from work after 49 years, he was at a loss for how to occupy his time.
But it wasn’t long before...
Gardens head down a new path
Work will soon begin to replace and upgrade over 1km of pathways in the stunning Rockhampton Botanic Gardens.
The $450,000 project, funded by the Queensland...
My staff don’t want to see me anymore: The rise of...
One of the enduring legacies of COVID-19 looks like it is going to be the change in how employees work, and how they expect...
