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Rockhampton carers can help shape future policy by sharing the realities, needs and challenges of unpaid caring.
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Rockhampton carers can help shape future policy by sharing the realities, needs and challenges of unpaid caring.

A patient was flown to Gladstone after CapRescue completed a winch rescue from Kota Karim in Gladstone Harbour.

Rockhampton has gained PD Xero and PD Bruno as QPS marks its largest Police Dog capability in state history.

LifeFlight crews faced rough seas and a rolling trawler deck during a 13-hour rescue off the Rockhampton coast.

CapRescue‘s Rescue300 crew responded to emergencies on water and land across Central Queensland.

Six patients were assisted by CapRescue in 36 hours across Central Queensland, from hospital transfers to urgent rescues.

Dr Gulam Khandaker and Margaret Strelow join the Central Queensland Health Board on four-year terms from 1 April 2026.

Young carers in Central Queensland can join a new pilot building confidence, skills and links to care work paths.

What’s happening? Four Queensland plumbers have been named ambassadors to support and promote the industry. Nicole Byrne, Shannon Shortis, Travis Hock and Lachlan Bell were selected at the Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland World Plumbing Day event. The group represents both regional and metro areas across the state. CEO Penny Cornah said the ambassadors play a key role in supporting the industry. They will help promote the value of plumbing and encourage more young people to take up apprenticeships. Why it matters? The plumbing industry supports public health and safe communities. Ambassadors are expected to help address workforce demand by encouraging more apprentices. This is especially important as major infrastructure demand grows across Queensland. Lachlan Bell said the pressure on

Rockhampton centre expands after 4,500 care sessions, boosting free support in Central Queensland.

Rockhampton carers can help shape future policy by sharing the realities, needs and challenges of unpaid caring.

A patient was flown to Gladstone after CapRescue completed a winch rescue from Kota Karim in Gladstone Harbour.

Rockhampton has gained PD Xero and PD Bruno as QPS marks its largest Police Dog capability in state history.

LifeFlight crews faced rough seas and a rolling trawler deck during a 13-hour rescue off the Rockhampton coast.

CapRescue‘s Rescue300 crew responded to emergencies on water and land across Central Queensland.

Six patients were assisted by CapRescue in 36 hours across Central Queensland, from hospital transfers to urgent rescues.

Dr Gulam Khandaker and Margaret Strelow join the Central Queensland Health Board on four-year terms from 1 April 2026.

Young carers in Central Queensland can join a new pilot building confidence, skills and links to care work paths.

What’s happening? Four Queensland plumbers have been named ambassadors to support and promote the industry. Nicole Byrne, Shannon Shortis, Travis Hock and Lachlan Bell were selected at the Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland World Plumbing Day event. The group represents both regional and metro areas across the state. CEO Penny Cornah said the ambassadors play a key role in supporting the industry. They will help promote the value of plumbing and encourage more young people to take up apprenticeships. Why it matters? The plumbing industry supports public health and safe communities. Ambassadors are expected to help address workforce demand by

Rockhampton centre expands after 4,500 care sessions, boosting free support in Central Queensland.

Rockhampton carers can help shape future policy by sharing the realities, needs and challenges of unpaid caring.

A patient was flown to Gladstone after CapRescue completed a winch rescue from Kota Karim in Gladstone Harbour.

Rockhampton has gained PD Xero and PD Bruno as QPS marks its largest Police Dog capability in state history.

LifeFlight crews faced rough seas and a rolling trawler deck during a 13-hour rescue off the Rockhampton coast.

CapRescue‘s Rescue300 crew responded to emergencies on water and land across Central Queensland.

Six patients were assisted by CapRescue in 36 hours across Central Queensland, from hospital transfers to urgent rescues.

Dr Gulam Khandaker and Margaret Strelow join the Central Queensland Health Board on four-year terms from 1 April 2026.

Young carers in Central Queensland can join a new pilot building confidence, skills and links to care work paths.

What’s happening? Four Queensland plumbers have been named ambassadors to support and promote the industry. Nicole Byrne, Shannon Shortis, Travis Hock and Lachlan Bell were selected at the Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland World Plumbing Day event. The group represents both regional and metro areas across the state. CEO Penny Cornah said the ambassadors play a key role in supporting the industry. They will help promote the value of plumbing and encourage more young people to take up apprenticeships. Why it matters? The plumbing industry supports public health and safe communities. Ambassadors are expected to help address workforce demand by

Rockhampton centre expands after 4,500 care sessions, boosting free support in Central Queensland.