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Catch up on the latest news, media releases and information from the Advance Rockhampton team. 

To contact Advance Rockhampton's media team, email advancerockhampton@rrc.qld.gov.au

New campaign launched to attract & retain critical workers

Published on 23 June 2025

A new, modern workforce attraction campaign has been developed to secure and retain critical workers across the Rockhampton Region.
Live Rockhampton which promotes the lifestyle and work opportunities across the region has officially been launched by Rockhampton Regional Council to help support local business, industry and organisations to attract workers.

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Healthcare careers on show at new CQ Health Expo

Published on 20 June 2025

The CQ Health Expo is being held from 20-21 June at CQUniversity, delivered through a partnership between the Regional Medical Pathway program and Advance Rockhampton. Beginning with a student day and continuing with a community open day tomorrow, the event highlights the wealth of career pathways for school-leavers and jobseekers entering the health and aged care sectors.

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Rockhampton’s record job numbers soar again

Published on 01 April 2025

Rockhampton’s record workforce has grown again, marking a third straight quarter of jobs growth and demonstrating confidence in Region’s economic future. New data from Jobs and Skills Australia shows Rockhampton Region labour force has reached 48,114 at the end of 2024–an increase of 1,369 people from the September quarter and 2,968 over a 12-month period.

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Local Leaders Lunch strengthens leadership and mental resilience

Published on 14 March 2025

A new series of business and leadership workshops is taking a unique approach to improving workforce and talent retention, by providing advice on the connection between mental health and business success. The Local Leaders Lunch series is delivered by Advance Rockhampton, the Institute of Managers and Leaders and Headspace Rockhampton.

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Buy Local campaign delivers for Mount Morgan businesses

Published on 23 December 2024

Christmas has arrived early for seven prize winners and dozens of local businesses which participated in another successful Mount Morgan Buy Local campaign. Thousands of dollars were injected into the Mount Morgan economy during this year’s campaign which was delivered in partnership between Mount Morgan Promotion and Development (MMPAD) Inc and Advance Rockhampton.

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Advance Rockhampton Leverages Global Campaign to Boost Tourism

Published on 02 June 2024

Rockhampton is joining the excitement of Tourism and Events Queensland’s (TEQ) biggest campaign in more than a decade, inspired by children’s television sensation Bluey and headed up by Queensland royalty, Robert Irwin. Known and loved around the world, Bluey's adventures capture the essence of Queensland’s family-friendly fun, and now the state’s entire tourism industry are inviting families arou

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Advance Rockhampton Champions Inclusivity with Accessible Campaign

Published on 21 March 2024

Advance Rockhampton, the region’s lead tourism, marketing and major events agency, has launched the Explore Rockhampton Accessible Tourism Campaign that will assist local tourism operators becoming inclusive to the needs of travellers with a disability and provide the knowledge holiday makers need in advance to plan a visit to our region.

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Explore Rockhampton Strikes Silver at the Australian Tourism Awards!

Published on 18 March 2024

Advance Rockhampton, Rockhampton Regional Council’s Tourism, Industry Development, Marketing and Major Events team are triumphantly celebrating after clinching the SILVER Award in the Tourism Marketing Campaigns category at the prestigious Australian Tourism Awards ceremony held on Friday night, March 15th 2024 in the Northern Territory.

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Investing in the Future – $2 million to support new jobs, industry and

Published on 16 August 2023

Rockhampton Regional Council will continue to drive new jobs, industry and opportunities to the region through a $2 million investment in economic development in its 2023/24 Budget.

The investment will support Council’s economic development arm, Advance Rockhampton, to undertake new activities and deliver programs that support local business and industry.

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Rockhampton to host Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships

Published on 01 June 2023

Queensland Country Rugby Union have announced that the 2023 Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships will be hosted at Victoria Park in Rockhampton, proudly sponsored by Rockhampton Regional Council. The event is expected to attract between 700-800 players and their families at the end of June this year and will be held in Rockhampton again in 2024.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Events & Activities, Media Releases, Tourism

Rockhampton region lights up this festive season!

Published on 13 December 2022

Rockhampton is coming to life with festive cheer as residents put their homes on show for locals and tourists to join in their seasonal celebrations. Hundreds of homeowners in the region have worked tirelessly to create eye-catching and magical light show displays, which have started drawing crowds from far and wide.

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