Business

What’s happening Tucked away in the quiet edges of Rockhampton’s urban sprawl, a still called The Colonel sits quietly in the corner of a bustling café. It is the copper heart of Blank Cheque Trading Co., the city’s newest and possibly most meaningful hospitality venture. Founded by veterans Bradey and Charlene Livermore, the venue blends small-batch distilling, specialty coffee, hearty eats, an event space and heartfelt community service. Above all, it raises a glass to the Australian spirit, in every sense of the word. Why it matters Bradey, an Army Infantry veteran, and Charlene, a former Army Reservist, launched Blank Cheque to build something bigger than just a café. “The name comes from the idea that when you sign up