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The countdown is on for the arrival of the newest member of the chimpanzee troop at Rockhampton Zoo.
Samantha, a 37-year-old chimpanzee, is expected to give birth within a matter of weeks, with an official due date of April 18.
Councillor for Parks and Public Spaces, Cherie Rutherford, said zoo staff were keeping an extra close eye on the mother-to-be and that she could well give birth any time from now.
“It’s safe to say that as Samantha’s baby bump has grown, so too has the excitement,” Cr Rutherford said.
“It has been so special to see Samantha over the last few months and watch her change and grow, and I know many are gearing up now for news of the baby being born.”
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Landowners in many Central Queensland areas are set to receive their new land valuations this month, with local economic conditions reflecting mixed fortunes both on the coast and inland.
The Valuer-General’s Property Market report details the CQ areas that were valued most recently - Banana Shire, Rockhampton and Livingstone Shire.
The best overall news from the report was for primary producers, whose land value increased in all three regions, while pockets of the residential market saw rises in Rockhampton and Yeppoon only. Land used for primary production in Banana Shire, Rockhampton and Livingstone Shire all increased in value according to the Valuer-General’s latest report.
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Council wraps up upgrade of War Memorial surrounds
Major upgrades around the Rockhampton War Memorial in the Botanic Gardens have been completed this week, following three months and $175,000 of works.
Councillor for Parks and Public Spaces, Cherie Rutherford, said the project adds to the upkeep and aesthetics of such an important piece of wartime history in one of the Region’s most loved parks.
“The Rockhampton War Memorial pays homage to those who made the ultimate sacrifice and has been so significant to the community since it was built in the 1920s,” Cr Rutherford said.
“We consider it crucial to ensure this site, and all others like it, are kept in tip top shape – and that includes the area surrounding them.
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Subscriber only Development application documents indicate the popular Doblo s Farmers Markets has been operating without the appropriate council planning approval due to confusion surrounding historic zoning and previous approvals. The documents revealed while the on-site plant nursery was approved, along with structures including the office, storage shed and amenities, other structures such as cold rooms and the use of the site as a shop were not. It was discovered by Rockhampton Regional Council officers early last year the business was only approved for a plant nursery. Reel Planning CQ on behalf of company Hudco Pty Ltd, owned by Dominic Doblo, has applied for the material change of use for a shop, being the farmers market.
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