❤️Rockhampton families heal together | $900K Mental health boost | Public input for Games Review | Lifeblood urges 50 Donors| Magnetic North Pole shift and more!
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Welcome back to another Thursday, it’s December 19, and the chaos of the season is in full swing🎄
A quick note from Townsville Times
As Christmas draws near and 2024 winds down, we wanted to take a moment to thank you for being part of the Rocky News’ journey and growth.
Whether you’ve been with us since we started or joined along the way, we’re so grateful for your readership, engagement and support.
As many thousands of you open our email each week, we hope you continue to enjoy a quick weekly newsletter dose of something a little different that keeps you updated.
To give the team a chance to enjoy some well-earned rest with family and friends, next week’s edition will be a scaled-back version of our standard newsletter.
However, we’ll be back in the first week of January, ready to dive into what promises to be a year twice as big as this one turned out to be (which was way bigger than we imagined).
Take it easy, enjoy the season and have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
In today's email:
One Big Thing: Healing lives, strengthening families in Rockhampton
Zoetis and Beyond Blue team up for rural mental health support
Public submissions open for Games Review
Trending: Echo the Elf
Around The Web (Snippets): Central Queensland’s trusted transport operator rebrands, the world’s rarest whale dissected, an epic last-minute gift idea and more!
Upcoming Events
Rockhampton Weather - Weekend Forecast
The Weekly Dream Gig
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1. One Big Thing: Healing lives, strengthening families in Rockhampton
Lives Lived Well’s Binbi Yadubay service in Rockhampton offers live-in programs for alcohol and drug recovery. These include withdrawal, rehabilitation, and family-focused care under one roof.
The service takes a holistic approach, allowing parents to stay with their young children during treatment in a supportive environment.
The organisation’s evidence-based programs focus on rebuilding lives and relationships.
Self-referrals are welcome, and ongoing support includes free counselling and community services. “With the right support, people can change their lives,” said Clinical Services Manager Chloe Tregaskis.
2. Zoetis and Beyond Blue team up for rural mental health support
What’s Happening?
Zoetis, a leading animal health business, has successfully raised $100,000 for Beyond Blue to support mental health initiatives in rural and regional Australia.
This milestone is part of Zoetis’ ongoing partnership with Beyond Blue, which began in 2016 and has now contributed $900,000 in total.
Local Impact
Zoetis works closely with rural communities, including farmers, agricultural stores, and veterinarians.
The funds raised by Zoetis will directly support Beyond Blue’s services, ensuring people in regional areas have access to vital mental health care.
By The Numbers
$100,000 raised by Zoetis this year alone to support Beyond Blue
$900,000 donated since the partnership began in 2016
15,500 people have accessed Beyond Blue’s services thanks to Zoetis’ contributions
3. Public submissions open for Games Review
What’s happening?
The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority has opened a public submissions portal for its 100-Day Review, Reviewing feedback on Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games infrastructure.
Submissions can be made via the new website until 10 January.
Why it matters?
This review step in aligning Games infrastructure with Queensland’s long-term goals.
Chairman Stephen Conry described hosting the Games as a “privilege” that will define Brisbane, Queensland, and Australia for decades.
Local Impact
The review Reviews on transport, venues, and connectivity, with communities across Queensland able to shape critical infrastructure decisions.
Interim CEO David Hourigan said public submissions will inform the Authority’s recommendations.
By the Numbers
5 weeks until the: Consultation deadline on 10 January
There’s a 7-member board: Overseeing the review.
Review-day scope: Will be evaluating infrastructure requirements.
4. Trending
Echo the Elf 🧝♂️
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5. Around The Web (Snippets)
Young’s Bus Service: Central Queensland’s trusted transport operator rebrands as CDC Queensland.
Earth's Magnetic North Pole Officially Has: A New Position (hopefully not messing up Christmas deliveries..)
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood: Christmas Blood Blitz launches with urgent call for 50 Rockhampton donors.
The biggest wave pools in the southern hemisphere are: About to be built in Brazil
Queensland Police welcome: Eight new good boys to the Service.
Rockhampton Carols by Candlelight: This year’s event raises a record $13,242.80 for local charity Walk’n’Talk Collective.
The world’s rarest whale just dissected and: This is what they found.
An epic last-minute gift idea is a: Free $20 gift card when you buy any other gift card worth $100+ at Boss Outdoor
A new Anthropic study shows that AI really doesn’t: Want to be forced to change its views.
6. Upcoming Events
🎵Vision Board and Sip: December 21, Join us for an evening of creativity, connection, and inspirational goal setting with our Vision Board & Sip event! Perfect for friends, couples, solo attendees or end of year staff party groups, this event blends goal-setting and artistic fun in a relaxed, festive & wholesome setting.
🕺Christmas Wonderland Dance: December 21, Celebrate the 2024 year with all of the festivities at the Manderson's Dance Centre Christmas Wonderland Dance!
🍳Beachside Brekky: December 21, Satisfy your morning cravings at the Strand Hotel with our weekend breakfast special!
🐐Goat to Oxy Sunday Sesh: December 22, The Goat will offer some karaoke with @independantdjs_karaoke , a Dj set and games with prizes to be won!
💐Posy Party Workshop: December 23, aan afternoon of floral fun, letting your creativity run wild and create your own vased arrangement for your home for Christmas Day!
🏷️Boxing Day Bash: December 26, Get ready for our annual ultimate Boxing Day celebration! Back BIGGER and better than ever, we're bringing you a jam-packed day of entertainment.