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St Mary’s celebrated as first ‘Recycling Hero School’

Published on 03 December 2020

Students at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School have taken up the challenge to fight for a greener, brighter future and earned their place as our Region’s first ‘Recycling Hero School’.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Pressure on water infrastructure means it’s time to use water wisely

Published on 03 December 2020

With the mercury rising and staying there during this week’s heatwave, Rockhampton Regional Council is urging residents to help relieve the pressure on Fitzroy River Water’s supply infrastructure.

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

It's time to reconnect with your local libraries and relaunch for 2021

Published on 02 December 2020

Rockhampton Regional Council is encouraging all library members and the wider community to reconnect with their local library and prepare to relaunch into the New Year with a fresh start.

Tagged as: , Councillor Drew Wickerson, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Libraries

New tools to help you prepare for a disaster

Published on 01 December 2020

New resources available from Rockhampton Regional Council make it simpler than ever to ensure your family is prepared for a disaster.

Tagged as: , Councillor Tony Williams, Media Releases, Disaster Management

Rockhampton Hosts successful Developing Northern Australia Conference

Published on 27 November 2020

Rockhampton has further cemented its reputation as the Gateway to Northern Australia this week after being the host city to this year’s Developing Northern Australia Conference.

Tagged as: , Acting Mayor Neil Fisher, Advance Rockhampton, Media Releases, Tourism

MRF fire means recycling right is crucial

Published on 27 November 2020

A fire at the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Parkhurst a little over two weeks ago has meant that it is more important than ever to get recycling right at your yellow lidded bin.

Tagged as: , Councillor Shane Latcham, Media Releases, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling

Council backs community initiatives

Published on 26 November 2020

Rockhampton Regional Council this week allocated more than $20,000 across seven organisations through the Community Assistance Program (CAP).

Tagged as: , Councillor Drew Wickerson, Media Releases

Arts projects receive funding

Published on 26 November 2020

Successful applicants in the latest Regional Arts Development Fund (Rockhampton Region) round have been announced with projects including music, film, a comedy play text , printmaking workshops and visual art retail scholarship.

Tagged as: , Councillor Drew Wickerson, Arts & Culture, Media Releases

Queensland travellers choose to experience the Rockhampton region

Published on 25 November 2020

The region has seen a boost in visitor numbers over the last three months, with Queenslanders choosing to experience Rockhampton during their home state travels off the back of Council’s latest ‘Stop. See. Stay’ tourism campaign.

Tagged as: , Acting Mayor Neil Fisher, Councillor Tony Williams, Advance Rockhampton, Media Releases, Tourism

Countdown is on to meet the meerkats

Published on 25 November 2020

They may be less than 30cm tall, but the newest members of the Rockhampton Zoo family are set to take the visiting experience to new heights.

Tagged as: , Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo

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Rockhampton Regional Council acknowledges Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, learn and work. We pay our respect to their Elders, both past and present, and to our shared future.