Government Stimulus Packages

The Federal and State Governments are pumping a large amount of money into Central Queensland through their various Stimulus Packages.

Over the next two years, over $300m will be spent in Central Queensland.

To help identify if the money is being spent wisely, we ask that you complete this 30-second survey regarding the Stimulus Packages.

The survey can be completed online until the end of January.

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RRD Members News
Additional business tools and information has been placed in the Members Area for RRD Members. This includes information regarding new federal funding schemes.

To find out more, login to our Members Area.
The full December 2009 Economic Profile is also available for members through the Members Publications page.

The Brisbane Marriott is offering members of RRD a special corporate rate during 2010. For more information on how to receive this rate, login to our Members Area.

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Women's Leadership Forum 

The Australian Region Women’s Leadership Forum 2010 will be held in Rockhampton on Thursday 18 February.

Over 80 women from the Rockhampton area are expected to attend this forum, designed to support the leadership aspirations of women throughout regional Australia.

The cost of the full day forum is $88 per person and places are limited.

To find out more, download a brochure.

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Low Carbon Diet

The Central Queensland Local Government Association (CQLGA) is looking for streets to represent their town as part of the Low Carbon Diet program.

Nominate your street to compete against other streets in Central Queensland to find out who the biggest CO2 loser is.

The street with the most nominations received by Friday 29 January will represent their town.

To find out more about the Low Carbon Diet program, contact the CQLGA.

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World's Greatest Shave Mine Challenge
The Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland has launched the 2010 Mine Challenge as part of the World’s Greatest Shave.

The Challenge pits Queensland’s mining resources and energy sectors against each other to raise much-needed funds.

Since the first challenge in 2006, almost $1.5m has been raised.

The World’s Greatest Shave takes place from the 11-13 March.

To register for the World’s Greatest Shave Mine Challenge, contact Paul Barnard on 3318 4437.

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A Summer's Night
The Keppel Coast Arts Council proudly present A Summer’s Night, featuring Busby Marou, Nebraska Red and Maxine McCabe.

The concert will be held on Saturday 23 January at the Yeppoon Little Theatre, William Street. Doors open at 6:30pm.

Entry is $15 for KCAC members and $20 for non-members. Tickets are available from Yellow Door Books & Music or at the door.

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