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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

CQ Small Business Expo empowers business leaders

Published on 07 May 2025

Rockhampton businesses have gathered in pursuit of new knowledge and peer-to-peer connections at Advance Rockhampton’s first Small Business Expo.

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Free advice and support available at CQ Small Business Expo

Published on 01 May 2025

Rockhampton Region businesses will be offered a wealth of free advice and support on running a successful enterprise at Advance Rockhampton’s inaugural CQ Small Business Expo on 6 May.

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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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Rockhampton’s Visitation Figures Continue to Soar

Published on 28 March 2025

The latest data released from Tourism Research Australia (TRA) for the year ending December 2024 reveals a incredible surge in Rockhampton’s visitation figures as the region’s tourism landscape continues to soar to new heights.

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

Rockhampton to take the National stage at Australian Tourism Awards

Published on 19 March 2025

After winning GOLD at the 2024 Queensland Tourism Awards, Explore Rockhampton's innovative destination marketing "Accessible Tourism Campaign" will proudly represent Queensland at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in Adelaide this Friday evening, 21 March.

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

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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Council goes for gold with Mount Morgan recreational fossicking plans

Published on 11 March 2025

Rockhampton Regional Council has reached the final stage of establishing a recreational fossicking area on the land surrounding Mount Morgan No 7 Dam, after Councillors voted to formally request the creation of a General Permission Area (GPA) from the State Government.

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Rockhampton businesses aim for defence manufacturing opportunities

Published on 21 February 2025

Around 20 businesses from the Rockhampton Region and Central Queensland have taken the first step towards securing lucrative defence contracts at the Intro to Defence Manufacturing Workshop.

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Barra Season is here!

Published on 31 January 2025

Get ready to cast your excitement into the mighty Fitzroy (Tunuba) because the countdown is over - barra season is back for 2025 with many keen to wet a line to bag that trophy barramundi.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Advance Rockhampton, Media Releases, Fishing the Fitzroy, Tourism

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 releases 2025 Business & Industry Events calendar

Published on 18 December 2024

Rockhampton Regional Council’s lead economic development agency, Advance Rockhampton, has released its 2025 Business and Industry Events Calendar featuring new engagements targeted towards defence, health, manufacturing and small business.

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Rockhampton to Host Major National Hockey Championships

Published on 05 December 2024

Rockhampton Regional Council has secured the prestigious 2025 Hockey Australia Country Championships, a signature sporting event expected to inject over $2.4 million into the local economy.

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Sparking industry connections in Rockhampton’s energy sector

Published on 28 November 2024

Collaborative conversations have been sparked at Advance Rockhampton’s Energy Forum Lunch which recognised the important role energy production and partnerships play in the Rockhampton Region economy.

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Rockhampton Region shines at 2024 Queensland Tourism Awards

Published on 06 November 2024

The Rockhampton Region has struck GOLD at the 2024 Queensland Tourism Awards for its groundbreaking accessible tourism campaign, while also continuing to excel in major events delivery.

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

Historic home grown barramundi release

Published on 12 November 2024

Rockhampton State High School has concluded its very first Barramundi grow-out program with a total of 1000 healthy barramundi being released into the upper reaches of the Fitzroy River.

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Every Event Brings a New Reason to Explore Rockhampton in 2025

Published on 06 November 2024

Rockhampton is set for another action-packed year of events with the 2025 Major Events Calendar officially unveiled by Rockhampton Regional Council.

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Culture and contribution celebrated during Indigenous Business Month

Published on 29 October 2024

The achievements and economic contribution of Indigenous people and businesses have been recognised at Advance Rockhampton’s Indigenous Business Month dinner, hosted on Darumbal Country in partnership with Queensland Indigenous Business Network (QIBN).

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12 Months of Wins in the Agriculture Sector

Published on 24 October 2024

Rockhampton Regional Council through its economic development arm Advance Rockhampton, used its annual Grow Rockhampton – Agricultural Leaders Lunch to highlight the significant progress made in attracting and supporting agricultural ventures across the region.

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Radiance returns to Rocky with an all-new adventure - Tickets on sale

Published on 16 October 2024

Radiance, a festive storytelling and immersive lightshow experience, is back from Friday 29 November to Tuesday 24 December 2024, with an all-new Christmas-themed adventure.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Arts & Culture, Advance Rockhampton, Events & Activities

Rockhampton welcomes Queensland Small Business Commissioner

Published on 16 October 2024

Rockhampton Regional Council has celebrated its achievements as a Small Business Friendly Council during a visit from Queensland Small Business Commissioner, Dominique Lamb.

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Advance Rockhampton commits to Mount Morgan Buy Local program

Published on 14 October 2024

Christmas will continue to be the most wonderful time of the year for Mount Morgan businesses, with Advance Rockhampton proudly supporting the return of the Mount Morgan Buy Local Promotion and committing to sponsor the program until the end of 2027.

Tagged as: , Deputy Mayor Drew Wickerson, Advance Rockhampton

Rockhampton Cements Status as Visitation Capital of CQ

Published on 01 October 2024

Rockhampton has solidified its status as the Visitation Capital of Central Queensland, with newly released figures from Tourism Research Australia showing record-breaking visitation for the year ending June 2024.

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Advance Rockhampton attracts key mining figures to the region

Published on 05 September 2024

Leading representatives from Queensland’s resources sector are in the Rockhampton Region this week to participate in vital networking events supported by Council’s lead economic development agency, Advance Rockhampton.

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Council Backs 2024 Capricorn Food and Wine Festival

Published on 27 August 2024

Rockhampton Regional Council is again supporting the annual Capricorn Food and Wine Festival, reinforcing the region's position as a premier destination for food and wine enthusiasts.

Tagged as: , Tourism

New mentoring program to increase local jobs and content

Published on 02 August 2024

Rockhampton Regional Council is supporting businesses to secure work on the region’s $12 billion project pipeline, through the launch of the Maximising Local Jobs and Content in Major Projects program.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Councillor Shane Latcham, Advance Rockhampton, Media Releases

Unearthing new mining opportunities in the Rockhampton Region

Published on 19 July 2024

Opportunities in the Rockhampton Region will be highlighted to businesses and key decision-makers, through a new Rockhampton Region Resources Prospectus and promotional campaign during the Queensland Mining & Engineering Expo (QME).

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Business and big builds meet at Industry Breakfast Update

Published on 17 July 2024

Rockhampton Region businesses have been given an invaluable opportunity to meet with representatives from four major projects driving our economic future at Advance Rockhampton’s Industry Breakfast Update.

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New grant program to support enhancements and community initiatives

Published on 17 July 2024

Rockhampton Regional Council, through its lead economic development agency, Advance Rockhampton, has released a new grant program to support Rockhampton’s food, dining, retail and business precincts in and around the CBD.

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Rockhampton Welcomes Players For The Queensland Country Rugby Union Ch

Published on 27 June 2024

Queensland Country Rugby Union’s 2024 Championships will be hosted at Victoria Park in Rockhampton this weekend, proudly sponsored by Rockhampton Regional Council.

Tagged as: , Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Advance Rockhampton, Events & Activities, Media Releases, Tourism

Queensland Touch to return to Rockhampton in 2025 for Junior State Cup

Published on 08 July 2024

Queensland Touch Football CEO Greg Denny announced that the Queensland Touch Football’s 2025 Junior State Cup will once again be hosted at Cyril Connell Fields and Corbridge Park in Rockhampton, proudly supported by Rockhampton Regional Council.

Tagged as: , Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Advance Rockhampton, Events & Activities, Media Releases, Tourism

Golden job opportunities showcased in Mount Morgan

Published on 12 June 2024

The future of the Mount Morgan community is looking golden, with hundreds of current and future jobs highlighted at the Mount Morgan Jobs Expo, supported by 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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Consultation begins for Mount Morgan No 7 Dam fossicking

Published on 31 May 2024

Residents of the Mount Morgan district are encouraged to have their say on the potential establishment of a fossicking area at No 7 Dam, with community consultation now open.

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New forum securing employment pathways for Rockhampton students

Published on 29 May 2024

New partnerships and improved employment pathways are the key goals for the inaugural Capricornia Secondary Schools Industry Breakfast forum delivered in Rockhampton this morning.

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Local jobs expo coming to Mount Morgan

Published on 27 May 2024

Rockhampton Regional Council, through its lead economic development agency, Advance Rockhampton is proud to announce its partnership to deliver the Mount Morgan Jobs Expo on 12 June.

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Setting our Sights on Growth in Small Business Month

Published on 24 May 2024

Rockhampton Regional Council Mayor Tony Williams has called for more to be done to support local jobs and economic growth across the region at a special Small Business Month celebration.

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Calling locals to vote for Rockhampton in the Top Tourism Town Awards

Published on 10 May 2024

Rockhampton has secured a place as one of Queensland’s top tourism towns after being selected as a finalist in the Queensland Tourism Industry Council’s (QTIC) Top Tourism Town Awards.

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New Investment Prospectus to Help Drive Jobs and Growth

Published on 06 May 2024

Rockhampton Regional Council is pushing forward with its focus on jobs and economic growth through a new investment prospectus unveiled at Beef2024.

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We’re ‘Beefing’ up the Region for Beef2024!

Published on 01 May 2024

Rockhampton Regional Council have worked in partnership with Beef Australia to deliver beef themed city activations and visitor experiences to ensure visitors come and enjoy the Beef Capital for the iconic event, and then stay a little longer to enjoy all the wonderful experiences our region has to offer.

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Consultation to begin on potential fossicking area in Mount Morgan

Published on 24 April 2024

Consultation on a potential fossicking area at the No 7 Mount Morgan Dam will begin in the coming weeks.
Rockhampton Regional Council has approved consultation to establish a General Permission Area at the dam as part of its Advancing Mount Morgan strategy.

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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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Rockhampton takes the National stage at the Australian Tourism Awards

Published on 14 March 2024

After winning GOLD at the Queensland Tourism Awards in November, Explore Rockhampton’s destination marketing campaign ‘The Ultimate Mates Trip’ will excitedly represent the state of Queensland at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in the Northern Territory tomorrow night.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Tourism

Barra season is back, baby!

Published on 01 February 2024

Get ready to cast your excitement into the mighty Fitzroy (Tunuba) because the countdown is over - barra season is back for 2024 with many already wetting a line to bag that trophy barramundi.

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

Less than 100 days to go until Beef2024!

Published on 31 January 2024

As the countdown to Beef2024 enters its final stretch, Rockhampton Regional Council is gearing up to make 2024 the best and most interactive event yet.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Arts & Culture, Advance Rockhampton, Media Releases

Rockhampton Regional Council Host NRL Pre-Season Game

Published on 21 December 2023

Rockhampton Regional Council is thrilled to announce an exciting sponsorship agreement with the Central Queensland Capras & Hutchinson Builders. As part of the sponsorship, the National Rugby League (NRL) Dolphins will visit Rockhampton for an action-packed pre-season clash against the CQ Capras in 2024.

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Rockhampton to host Queensland Schools Championship in 2024 & 2025

Published on 19 December 2023

Advance Rockhampton, through Rockhampton Regional Council is thrilled to announce that Rockhampton will play host to one of Rowing Queensland’s most significant events, the Queensland Schools Championship Regatta in 2024 and 2025.

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Council commits to expand aquaculture industry

Published on 28 November 2023

Rockhampton Regional Council has joined as the inaugural partner for Rockhampton State High School’s Barramundi Grow Out program.

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Rockhampton glimmers gold at 2023 Queensland Tourism Awards

Published on 27 November 2023

The Rockhampton region radiated at the 2023 Queensland Tourism Awards on Friday evening, taking home a total of four awards.

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Tourism is on the Forefront this week at Queensland’s Tourism Week

Published on 22 November 2023

Advance Rockhampton, Rockhampton Regional Council’s Tourism, Industry Development, Marketing and Major Events team are this week attending Queensland’s Tourism Week in Cairns.

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Strong Prospectus for Agricultural Growth in Fitzroy Food Bowl

Published on 15 November 2023

A new agriculture investment prospectus will help drive economic growth across the region as part of a Rockhampton Regional Council initiative.
The new prospectus sets out the significant opportunities available through the Fitzroy Food Bowl and benefits the Rockhampton Region has to offer.

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RADIANCE BY LASERVISION ILLUMINATES ROCKHAMPTON

Published on 07 November 2023

This December, RADIANCE illuminates the Rockhampton Botanic Gardens, Friday 1 December – Sunday 24 December. Presented by LASERVISION, RADIANCE is an immersive, Christmas-themed LUNA Light Journey.

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

Anglers set to reel in the glory for the 2023 $10K Thready Competition

Published on 31 October 2023

Rockhampton’s Fitzroy River (Tunuba) is hosting the ultimate angler’s adventure with the return of Fishing The Fitzroy’s $10K Thready Competition.

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Join the Festive Fun at the CBD Christmas Fair!

Published on 24 October 2023

Rockhampton Regional Council have been busy getting into the festive spirit with preparations well underway for the annual CBD Christmas Fair on Saturday 2 December.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams

Rockhampton Regional Council leads new project to protect the reef

Published on 24 October 2023

A new project seeking to assist emerging and existing irrigators in the Fitzroy Food Bowl in meeting their reef water requirements is now underway in the region.

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Beef2024 to be bigger and better than ever

Published on 19 October 2023

Rockhampton Regional Council and Beef Australia today announced that Beef2024 will be bigger and better than ever with Council delivering new activations and funding for the region’s largest event.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Advance Rockhampton

2024 Major Events Cement Rockhampton as Visitation Capital

Published on 10 October 2023

It’s all happening in the Rockhampton Region!
The Rockhampton Region will cement itself as the visitation capital of Central Queensland with the release of the 2024 Major Events calendar.

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Council appoints new Executive Manager of Advance Rockhampton

Published on 31 August 2023

Rockhampton Regional Council is excited to announce the appointment of Angus Russell as Executive Manager of Advance Rockhampton.

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Bush Summit Rolls into Rockhampton

Published on 17 August 2023

Rockhampton Regional Council will welcome News Corp Australia’s national Bush Summit on Friday August 18.

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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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Investing in the Future to drive Rockhampton as the visitation capital

Published on 03 August 2023

Newly released figures from the National Visitor Survey show that tourism expenditure in the Rockhampton region is at an all time high, reporting $416 million, up almost 22% compared to the previous year.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Advance Rockhampton, Tourism

Emma Memma Meets our Mischievous Meerkats at Rockhampton Zoo!

Published on 20 July 2023

Emma Watkins, everyone’s favourite twirling ballerina, has twirled her way into Rockhampton today as part of a promotional tour ahead of her show at the Pilbeam Theatre on Tuesday 8 August, 2023.

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

Advance Rockhampton Launch New Tourism Marketing Campaign

Published on 18 July 2023

Advance Rockhampton, the region’s lead tourism, marketing and major events agency, has today launched its 2023 ‘Yeah the Girls’ tourism marketing campaign aimed at increasing visitation amongst the ‘girls’ target market.

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Players arrive in Rockhampton for the Junior State Cup

Published on 06 July 2023

The next generation of touch football stars have arrived in Central Queensland for the 2023 Queensland Touch Football (QTF) Junior State Cup.

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

Mountain Biking Event brings a Tourism Boost to the Region

Published on 21 June 2023

Hundreds of mountain biking enthusiasts and their families gathered in Rockhampton for the recent Rocky Trail Academy Schools Competition and the Fox Superflow® Gravity Enduro race, two of the fastest growing mountain bike racing formats held in Rockhampton during winter.

Tagged as: , Deputy Mayor Neil Fisher, Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Advance Rockhampton, Mount Archer, Tourism

Rockhampton Region Recognised in Top Tourism Town Award

Published on 09 June 2023

Rockhampton has secured its place as one of Queensland’s top tourism towns after being recognised as a finalist in the Queensland Tourism Industry Council’s (QTIC) Top Tourism Town Awards.

Tagged as: , Advance Rockhampton, Media Releases, Tourism

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’s Economy is Thriving

Published on 31 May 2023

Rockhampton’s economy is thriving with the city’s gross regional product at an all-time high.

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Small Business Commissioner Tours Rockhampton

Published on 11 May 2023

To celebrate Small Business Month, Rockhampton’s lead economic development agency, Advance Rockhampton through Rockhampton Regional Council co-hosted Queensland’s Small Business Commissioner, Dominique Lamb with the Capricornia Chamber of Commerce.
May is Queensland Small Business Month, and this year has a ‘love your local’ theme.

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Rockhampton Zoo finds fame on Limited Edition Monopoly Board

Published on 29 March 2023

The “Amazing Animals in Queensland” limited edition Monopoly board game and the Top Trumps card game are a fun collaboration with the Rockhampton Zoo as a result of Advance Rockhampton’s partnership with game creators Winning Moves Australia.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Advance Rockhampton, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo, Tourism

Advance Rockhampton Launch the ‘Ultimate Mates Trip’ Campaign

Published on 22 February 2023

As the region’s lead tourism, marketing and major events agency, Advance Rockhampton has today launched its 2023 ‘Ultimate Mates Trip’ tourism campaign.

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E-scooters Here to Stay

Published on 14 February 2023

Rockhampton Regional Council has today endorsed the continued use of E-scooters across the city.

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Barra season is back, baby!

Published on 01 February 2023

The countdown is over, barra season is back for 2023 with keen anglers across the region ready to wet a line in the Fitzroy River (Tunuba) and chase their New Year barra personal bests (PB’s).

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Advance Rockhampton, Media Releases, Fishing the Fitzroy

Economic Development Strategy set to drive growth

Published on 24 January 2023

Rockhampton Regional Council today endorsed an Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan to drive our Region’s growth over the next five years.
Mayor Tony Williams said this was an important step in defining our region.

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Mount Morgan’s Eureka Moment

Published on 17 January 2023

The Gold Rush for Mount Morgan’s economy is continuing with Heritage Minerals securing vital federal funding.

The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) will provide a $66 million loan to the exciting project.

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Making water work to develop the Fitzroy Food Bowl

Published on 21 December 2022

As progress on Rookwood Weir continues and construction milestones ticked off, work behind the scenes in preparation for making the most of all agricultural water in the Rockhampton region is powering ahead.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Advance Rockhampton, Environment

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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Central Queensland primed for Defence Future

Published on 29 November 2022

Boosting Defence Force presence in Central Queensland would provide maximum capability gains for Australia’s Defence Forces while remaining substantially out of range for the most likely enemy long-range weapon systems.

Tagged as: , Advance Rockhampton

Gold Rush for Mount Morgan’s Economy

Published on 24 November 2022

Once the world’s richest and largest gold mine, is set to roar back to life.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Advance Rockhampton, Media Releases

Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan Open for Engagement

Published on 22 November 2022

Rockhampton Regional Council through Advance Rockhampton has today released a draft version of the new Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan.

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Rare Spares Rockynats 03 is ready to rock!

Published on 22 November 2022

The city of Rockhampton will once again take centre stage for a revving-good time for lovers of horsepower, show cars, burnouts and the wildest modified cars in the country when Rare Spares Rockynats returns Easter long weekend 2023!

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Rockhampton to host Queensland Touch Football’s Junior State Cup

Published on 16 November 2022

Queensland Touch Football CEO Greg Denny announced today that the Queensland Touch Football’s 2023 Junior State Cup will be hosted at Cyril Connell Fields and Norbridge Park in Rockhampton, proudly supported by Rockhampton Regional Council.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Advance Rockhampton, Media Releases, Tourism

Rockhampton shines at Queensland Tourism Awards

Published on 08 November 2022

Rockhampton was on the radar at the 2022 Queensland Tourism Awards on Friday evening, taking home a total of four awards.

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

Start the Rockhampton Ring Road

Published on 04 November 2022

Council, community members, local politicians, and business leaders, sent a strong statement - to simply just start construction of the Rockhampton Ring Road.

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Fishing The Fitzroy’s $10K Thready Competition is back!

Published on 31 October 2022

Rockhampton’s Fitzroy River is looking for a new king, and it could be you. The annual competition is open to anglers of all 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.

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Rockhampton Region 2023 major events calendar launched

Published on 27 October 2022

The campaign includes a 2023 major events calendar that highlights events like Rockynats 03, River Festival, Capricorn Food & Wine Festival, Pop Up Polo, PBR Rockhampton Invitational (dates tbc), Rockhampton Show and CapriCon, putting Rockhampton on the radar as the events epicentre of Central Queensland.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Media Releases, Tourism

Rockhampton and CQ to be represented at Land Forces 2022

Published on 27 September 2022

Rockhampton Regional Council is putting its best foot forward on the international front attending the upcoming Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition.

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Larger than life Gaia exhibition at Rockhampton River Festival

Published on 15 September 2022

Visitors will be able to gaze upon the Earth as if from space, without ever having to leave the atmosphere...

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CapriCon Pop Culture Convention is back with a vengeance

Published on 21 July 2022

On Saturday 27 August thousands of pop culture enthusiasts will feel the magic as they step foot into the largest single day pop culture convention in regional Queensland, CapriCon.

Tagged as: , Mayor Tony Williams, Councillor Drew Wickerson, Arts & Culture, Advance Rockhampton, Events & Activities, Media Releases

AR launches ‘Stop, See, Stay on Your Next Family Vacay' campaign

Published on 18 July 2022

Advance Rockhampton have today launched their 2022 families destination marketing campaign, ‘Stop, See, Stay on Your Next Family Vacay’.The campaign will target families living in QLD and NSW in the dreaming and planning phase of their summer family holiday.

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Rocky River Run 2022 raises over $24,000 for charity

Published on 13 July 2022

Rockhampton Regional Council is delighted to announce that over $24,000 is set to go to charity thanks to 1,800 people pounding the pavement at this year’s 7Rocky River Run!

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Rockynats 03 Ready to Rock Easter 2023

Published on 13 July 2022

The high-octane event will return for Easter 2023 from 7-9 April, and will once again bring tens of thousands of residents and visitors to our region including the die-hard motorsport enthusiasts.

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Fox Superflow Mountain Biking Event to hit Rockhampton this weekend

Published on 06 July 2022

Rockhampton Regional Council through Advance Rockhampton have secured Rockhampton’s first Fox Superflow Mountain Biking Event to be held in region July 9-10 at the First Turkey trails.

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Council and Beef Australia to become Strategic Partners

Published on 23 June 2022

Rockhampton Regional Council and Beef Australia today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to become strategic partners to strengthen the working relationship between the two organisations. This MoU will see a ten year agreement and commitment to the region, with the agreement formed on a rolling basis review after each event is held.

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Community turns out to support 2022 Rocky Show

Published on 17 June 2022

The 2022 Rockhampton Agricultural Show has proven to be a great success, attracting 30,000 visitors over three days last week.

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Rockhampton becomes a finalist in Queensland’s Top Tourism Town Awards

Published on 14 June 2022

Rockhampton has officially become a Queensland Top Tourism Town finalist in Queensland Tourism Industry Council’s Top Tourism Town Awards program last night.

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2022 Rocky Show program released!

Published on 02 June 2022

Start getting excited for some adrenaline pumping fun, because the Rockhampton Agricultural Show has just announced its entertainment line-up!

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Call out for Rockhampton Show Volunteers

Published on 24 May 2022

Want a chance to be part of all the behind-the-scenes energy, excitement, and action at the Rocky Show? Then put your hand up today to volunteer, and help make this the best Show that Rocky has ever seen!

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Rocky Show entries closing soon!

Published on 18 May 2022

The Rockhampton Agricultural Show wants you and your talents. Are you crafty? Can you bake? Are you a budding artist, photographer or bee keeper? Then get your entry form in now and compete for Show Champion at the 2022 Rockhampton Show from 8-10 June

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Get ready to run the riverside this Sunday!

Published on 17 May 2022

Start lacing up your joggers because Central Queensland’s biggest running event hits Rockhampton this weekend! 7Rocky River Run kicks off this Sunday at 6.00am with the half marathon, followed by the 10km, 5km, and 2km races.

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