Funding for environmental and sustainable projects
The seven projects are community-led environment and sustainability initiatives
Rockhampton
Don't miss out on the headlines from Rockhampton. Followed categories will be added to My News.
A WORM farm, butterfly garden and a new water tank are among $14,750 of successful funding for schools and organisations in the Rockhampton region for environment and sustainable projects.
Successful projects include:
Access Recreation: Waste Warriors (recycling and waste management program): $250
C&K Crescent Lagoon Community Kindergarten: Hands-on learning for sustainability (worm farm, native bush tucker garden, frog habitat, compost system): $500
Parkhurst State School P&C Association: Butterfly garden, native plants and irrigation: $2000
Capricornia Catchments: Website upgrade: $3000
Multicultural Australia: Tucker Time: Enhancing education activities and sustainable packaging, crockery and utensils: $3000
Rockhampton Girls Grammar School: Agricultural garden area outdoor learning space, plants and irrigation: $3000
Stanwell State School P&C Association: Waterwise project, repairs to creek pump and an additional water tank: $3000
Rockhampton sale and auction results, week ending April 5
See the latest auction and sales results in Rockhampton for last week.
The new price you’ll pay for steak, mince after Trump’s tariffs
Industry experts have slammed the 10 per cent beef tariff as “disgraceful” and another kick in the guts for consumers and farmers. Here’s what it means for supermarket, restaurant prices.