CQU Bundaberg recently celebrated 2 special occasions - 76 students graduating from the STEPS program in 2006 and the 20th anniversary of the program.

Around 220 guests were present at the STEPS graduation and about 250 guests joined in the 20th anniversary celebrations later that night.

Community attitudes and understandings have not yet advanced enough to ensure perpetrators of family violence or animal abuse will be brought to justice.

However, better awareness of links between human and animal abuse and well-targeted information about reporting options will go some way towards ensuring perpetrators face real consequences.

Liam McIlwain, a student of CQU's Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music, has been so busy touring with professional musical productions that he plans to complete his degree via distance education.

Liam has just completed the premiere season for the new Australian musical 'Dusty' (performances finished in Brisbane on September 30) and he is having a brief rest before his next commitment.

Ben Ashby, who has recently completed his studies at CQU Noosa Hub, has found a good stepping stone into his teaching career.

He is among only 12 people to succeed in a competitive process to take part in a pilot of paid internships for pre-service teachers at schools in rural and remote Queensland.

Faculty of Business & Informatics staff members Kerry Walz and Tracey Marxen have received 'Pride Of Workmanship Awards' from the Rotary Club of Rockhampton East.

Kerry, a Client Service Officer, and Tracey, a Faculty Admin Officer, received their awards during a Rotary function in mid-October.

RAIL Cooperative Research Centre (Rail CRC), established 5 years ago with the headquarters at Central Queensland University in Rockhampton, promises to deliver $1.6 billion to Australia’s rail economy, lending weight to a vision that Rockhampton is well positioned to become Queensland’s 'Silicon Valley'.

CQU's Regional Centre of the Arts (RCotA) has awarded $69,000 to approved arts projects in Central Queensland.

A $25,000 grant has been awarded to David Downer for his ‘Rainbow Serpent Sculpture’ project and $30,000 goes to Alison Lees and the Queensland Music Festival for ‘The Song Train’.

CQU Emerald Campus had a double celebration on Friday October 13. STEPS (Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Skills) celebrated the 2006 students completing their course as well as the 20th anniversary of the STEPS program.

A partnership with Catholic Education has helped underpin the success of Central Queensland University's innovative Bachelor of Learning Management (BLM) degree.

Catholic Education was involved in the design and implementation of the degree and continues to host many BLM students in its schools for the practical components of their students.

The recent appointment of Dr Janine Lay at CQU’s Process Engineering and Light Metals (PELM) centre in Gladstone is a sign of the continued growth and development of the research facility.

Dr Lay brings with her a strong background in both industrial and university sectors.