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Annual Disaster Exercise Strengthens Region’s Preparedness

Published on 29 September 2023

Today, the Rockhampton Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) participated in Exercise Para Para, a critical disaster management exercise designed to strengthen the preparedness and coordination of the LDMG in response to evolving disaster events.

Tagged as: , Councillor Drew Wickerson, Media Releases, Disaster Management

Mayor’s Treat 2023 Provides Discounted Tickets

Published on 27 September 2023

Celebrate Queensland Seniors Month in style at the Pilbeam Theatre’s October Morning Melodies, King of the Swingers - Sinatra Through the Years at the discounted rate of $5 per person thanks to the Mayor’s Treat.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases, Pilbeam Theatre

Wandal Walking Network Plan endorsed

Published on 25 September 2023

In August, Council endorsed the Wandal Walking Network Plan developed in consultation with the Wandal community earlier this year.

The Wandal Walking Network Plan outlines preferred routes for implementing a connected, comfortable, direct, accessible and safe walking environment in Wandal.

Tagged as: , Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Councillor Ellen Smith, Media Releases, Roads and Infrastructure

Council unleashes three new dog friendly parks in 12 month trial

Published on 25 September 2023

More permanent, dog friendly off leash parks are being explored for Rockhampton and Gracemere residents with Council currently undertaking a 12-month trial at three new locations.

Tagged as: , Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Councillor Grant Mathers, Media Releases

GREASE is the word for Rockhampton Regional Council’s 2024 musical!

Published on 22 September 2023

If you have been waiting to hear which musical Rockhampton Regional Council will be producing in 2024, then GREASE is the word!

Tagged as: , Councillor Drew Wickerson, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases, Pilbeam Theatre

Gracemere residents show up to sort to save

Published on 22 September 2023

Gracemere residents gathered at the newly constructed Gracemere Waste Facility today, for an informative and interactive Waste Education Pop-up session.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Councillor Ellen Smith, Media Releases

Fundraising recipient sought for 2023 Mayor’s Carols by Candlelight

Published on 20 September 2023

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking a local charitable organisation to receive money donated by concert goers at this year’s Mayor’s Carols by Candlelight concerts.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases

School holiday fun in the Rocky Region

Published on 20 September 2023

As the school bells rang and the classrooms emptied, children across the Rockhampton Region welcomed the arrival of school holidays.

Tagged as: , Councillor Drew Wickerson, Community Notices, Media Releases

NRSTP future proofing the Region

Published on 15 September 2023

One of the most critical projects for the Rockhampton Region’s future, the expansion and renewal of the North Rockhampton Sewage Treatment Plant (NRSTP), has reached 70% completion.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Councillor Donna Kirkland, Fitzroy River Water, Media Releases

Mountain Bike Championship bringing more than thrill seekers to region