CQUniversity's Dr Brett Roe will play an integral role in drafting a development application required to begin the development phase of the Ulladulla Future Park in New South Wales.

Dr Roe had the chance to speak to Opposition Leader Tony Abbott about the proposed Future Park recently (March 19) when the senior politician toured the Marine and Freshwater Centre at the University of Wollongong's Shoalhaven campus with local MP Joanna Gash.

CQUniversity this week farewells Professor Kerry Mummery after 13 years of dedication to research and promotion of healthy living..

A free presentation will alert Rockhampton people to the dangers of sitting down for long periods while watching TV or working on a computer.

'Is your TV, desk or computer killing you? The health risks of inactivity' will be held from 6pm-7pm on Thursday April 15 in Parkers Function Room at the Criterion Hotel in Quay Street.

Bachelor of Professional Communication student Kate Robertson has been gaining valuable industry experience while working on the promotion of the Central Queensland Local Government Association (CQLGA) Low Carbon Diet program.

The CQUniversity student has been working closely with CQLGA Coordinator of Environmental Awareness, Michelle Roberts, since July last year to promote the community program and values the opportunity.

‘Diet' may be a four letter word - but we can all go on the Low Carbon Diet to help save energy, the environment - and some money!

The Queensland Government has set a target to reduce our State's household carbon footprint by a third by 2010, and has asked us to examine our day to day lifestyles to reduce our household carbon emissions.

One way for us to do this is through the Low Carbon Diet.

Around 160 Rockhampton region high school students recently (March 18) spent a day at CQUniversity Rockhampton to 'meet the scientists'..

A series of cultural feasts have been among the recent highlights for CQUniversity Brisbane.

The campus celebrated Australia Day with great Aussie classics such as meat pies, lamingtons, Anzac biscuits, violet crumbles and ginger beer.

When Kerry Mummery revealed he was leaving the tropical city of Rockhampton to return to his former stamping ground in Canada, his friends at the University of Alberta bombarded him with recent news clippings.

The University of Alberta's host city - Edmonton - had just set new record as the coldest city in North America (at minus 46.

Around 120 participants are expected tomorrow (March 19) when CQUniversity Gladstone hosts a Conference on Asset and Maintenance Management, including technical sessions* presented by national and international experts.

This conference will also include a panel discussion on challenges and issues confronting industry.