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Rockhampton shines at Queensland Tourism Awards

Published on 17 November 2021

Rockhampton was on the radar at the 2021 Queensland Tourism Awards on Friday evening, taking home a total of 5 awards.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Advance Rockhampton

Boulder Creek Wind Farm receives planning consent, estimated 350 jobs

Published on 16 November 2021

The Queensland Government has recently granted planning consent for the Boulder Creek Wind Farm. Planning consent has been granted for installation of 60 wind turbines and associated infrastructure on site.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Media Releases

Catch the Fitzroy’s $10K Tagged Thready

Published on 01 November 2021

Fishing The Fitzroy’s $10K Thready competition is back! The annual competition is open to anglers of all ages and skill levels, with a $10,000 cash prize up for grabs to the first person to catch a tagged king threadfin in the Fitzroy River system.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Fishing the Fitzroy, Tourism

Rockhampton Regional Council and QLD AI Hub become Strategic Partners

Published on 15 October 2021

Rockhampton Regional Council and the Queensland AI (Artificial Intelligence) Hub yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to become strategic partners to strengthen Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology uptake and understanding across the region.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Advance Rockhampton, Media Releases

Kick start a career in the Resource & Civil Construction Industries

Published on 14 October 2021

Following a hugely successful event in 2020, Advance Rockhampton is pleased to host the Resource, Civil Construction, Engineering and Renewables Expo for 2021.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Advance Rockhampton, Media Releases

Rockhampton Mayor fossicking for more Gold in Mount Morgan

Published on 13 October 2021

Mayor Tony Williams knows “thar’s more gold in them thar hills” and has written to the Minister for the Department of Resources for the creation of General Permission Areas in three locations in the Mount Morgan District.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Advance Rockhampton

Investment attraction video set to Put Rocky on the Radar

Published on 07 October 2021

Rockhampton region is set to benefit from the launch of a new investment attraction video showcasing the potential the region has to offer to investors across the nation and across the globe.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Advance Rockhampton, Media Releases

Rare Spares Rockynats secures a welcomed tourism funding boost

Published on 23 September 2021

Rockhampton Regional Council has welcomed the announcement from the Queensland Government that the 2022 Rare Spares Rockynats Car Festival will receive a $20,000 funding boost.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Advance Rockhampton, Events & Activities, Media Releases, Tourism

Rockhampton sees sell-out crowd at NRL premiership finals match

Published on 13 September 2021

The Week 1 National Rugby League (NRL) Telstra Premiership Finals match between the Parramatta Eels and Newcastle Knights held in Rockhampton was a sell-out, bringing over $680,000 economic benefit to the region.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Advance Rockhampton, Media Releases

Advance Rockhampton to facilitate Sunwater Landholder Support Program

Published on 10 September 2021

A $1.2 million Sunwater program to be facilitated by Advance Rockhampton is set to help Central Queensland farmers bid for water from the new Rookwood Weir. Sunwater’s Rookwood Weir Landholder Support Program will provide services including farm and land use planning, agronomy assessment, irrigation design, commercial feasibility assessments and legal advice.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Media Releases