Outback Businesses Action Jobs in the Outback

"Jobs in the Outback" is the new jobs page on the Outback Hospitality website - and it's not just about tourism and hospitality.

ICT Blueprint for CWQ released

The ICT Blueprint project evolved from the Central West Queensland region’s concerns over inadequate broadband infrastructure to support the economic and sustainable development of the Central West Queensland region.

Digital TV Needs for the Bush

A plea was made today by Mayors of seven Outback Queensland Shire Councils for discussions between the three regional independents and the alternative Coalition and Labour governments in Canberra to include the fate of these important local terrestrial TV facilities.

CSG - Keep the debate balanced

Chair of RAPAD and Winton Shire Council Mayor, Cr Ed Warren has weighed into the coal seam gas debate and urged communities to ensure a balanced argument is maintained at all times.

Cr Warren also urges government, communities and the CSG industry to maintain an open and transparent dialogue.

RAPAD has hosted representatives of the Galilee Basin Operators Forum (GBOF) at several meetings now to hear first hand about the CSG companies activities.

Digital Awareness Day

RAPAD in partnership with the Longreach Regional Council will host a Digital Awareness Day at the Longreach Civic Centre from 6.30am on the 27 May.

The expansion of the digital economy and the role that the NBN will have in facilitating its implementation is a key business and social issue. Learn more by attending the Digital Awareness Day.