Technological advancements in mining may lead to the demise of some specific roles, but overall employment in the sector should grow faster.

That's according to a new independent report by consultancy firm BAEconomics.

CQUniversity is taking on national leadership for international tourism volunteer projects sponsored by the Australian Government.

The new tourism degrees at CQUniversity have led to a strategic engagement between the University and the Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program (AYAD).

CQUniversity Rockhampton will host a Train Well, Play Well, Stanwell Education Weekend on March 3-4, with high profile speakers including our own Associate Professor Peter Reaburn.

Other speakers on the program include Gillian Lee, author of numerous netball coaching manuals and resources, high profile NZ coach Yvonne Willering and popular sports governance expert Leisa Donlan.

There's a Bundaberg link to the sountrack of ABC TV's new drama series 'The Straits'.

'The Straits' is described as a an exotic, darkly humorous crime drama set among the turquoise waters and lethal wildlife of Australia's Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait.

CQUniversity Noosa has received its first batch of puppets designed to be used as educational tools in nursing simulations.

These new resources are an offshoot from the MASK-ED^TM (KRS simulation) tool devised by CQUniversity nursing academic Dr Kerry Reid-Searl.

New research reveals that 13% of Queensland women suffered physical abuse or sexual abuse, and 31% were subjected to various forms of non-physical abuse, by their current male partner.

These figures are based on recent research by the Queensland Centre for Domestic and Family Violence Research (CDFVR), based at CQUniversity Mackay Campus.

Dressing casual every other Friday has provided great rewards for CQUniversity's Marketing Directorate and their chosen charity.

The group raised $182 as part of their Casual for a Cause project, which has now been committed to the CQUni Cares fund.

CQUniversity has joined with bed maker Sealy to launch Australia's biggest-ever study into the sleeping habits of the nation. People up and down the country are urged to have their say.

Central Queensland artists are encouraged to enter the Bayton Award, which is co-sponsored by CQUniversity, in association with the Rockhampton Art Gallery Trust.

The Bayton Award recognises the contribution made by Bishop Bayton* to the acquisition of significant artworks now held in the collection.

A Los Angeles specialist produces hyper-realistic silicone masks used for Hollywood movies and Halloween props. This type of mask is so authentic that bank robbers have chosen to use them.