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Subscriber only The judges for Beef Australia 2021 s Pitch in the Paddock have been announced and include one of Rockhampton s own - Bevan Slattery. The event is a regular fixture on the Beef schedule and this year is presented by evokeAg. This year s event recorded a 34 per cent increase in entries from throughout Australia and one entry from Europe. From the entries, nine finalists have been chosen and will present their pitches to world-class judges, potential customers and investors, both live at the event and to a global audience online. There is $10,000 up for grabs for the winner.
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A $14 million project to repair nine floodways along a key freight transport link in the Gladstone region has been completed.
Federal Minister for Emergency Management David Littleproud said the $14 million flood restoration project on Gladstone-Monto Rd demonstrated the Australian Government’s commitment to delivering the critical infrastructure needed to help communities get back on their feet.
“Natural disasters have repeatedly impacted the local community over the past three years, and the completion of this project is a positive and welcome achievement,” Minister Littleproud said.
“Gladstone-Monto Road is an important connector for local communities and industry alike, given its role as a key freight transport link and heavy vehicle route servicing the resource and agriculture sectors.