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Subscriber only Picnic tables and seating have been repainted at Springers Lagoon in Gracemere as part of an ongoing effort from Rockhampton Regional Council and its community partners to make the area as beautiful and inviting as it can be. Councillor for Parks, Sport and Public Spaces, Cherie Rutherford, said the recent works were carried out to make the natural waterhole a more attractive spot to stop and refresh. Cr Rutherford said the repainted picnic tables and seating were just a small addition to the impressive works carried out over the past few years. We are really proud of the improvements made to Springers Lagoon and it has been the result of a collaborative effort between council, the Queensland Government and our community partners, she said.
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Heartbreaking outcome for pregnant chimpanzee, Samantha
You can watch a video of Councillor Rutherford and Primate Keeper Blair Chapman giving an update here.
Rockhampton Regional Council has shared the incredibly sad news that the baby of Rockhampton Zoo chimpanzees, Samantha and Alon, was delivered stillborn yesterday afternoon.
Parks, Sport and Public Spaces Councillor, Cherie Rutherford said the news is heartbreaking and something that will be felt deeply by the community.
“It is absolutely devastating to share this news,” Cr Rutherford said.
“Zoo staff, working closely with veterinarians and a gynaecologist, made the difficult decision to step in and assist Samantha with the delivery of the baby yesterday.
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Pools closing for winter
As the temperature drops, Rockhampton Regional Council has confirmed Gracemere and Mount Morgan pools will be closed for the winter from this Saturday 1 May.
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nd Battalion pool in North Rockhampton will close a little later, on Monday 17 May.
Councillor for Parks, Sports and Public Spaces Cherie Rutherford said the 2nd World War Memorial Aquatic Centre would remain open throughout the winter.
“I can’t quite believe it’s that time of year again but here we are!
“Now the temperatures are dropping we will be closing the non-heated pools, as the water is becoming a little too chilly for most to enjoy.
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They have only been a part of the Rockhampton Zoo family for a few months, but the cheeky meerkat mob is already a crowd favourite – and now residents have the chance to win an up-close encounter with the cuties.
World Parks Week begins Saturday, April 24, and the Rockhampton Regional Council is looking for community feedback on Rockhampton’s small local parks to celebrate.
Survey entries open Friday and those who participate will go into the draw to meet the meerkats at Rockhampton Zoo. There will only be one winner.
Parks Sport and Public Spaces Councillor Cherie Rutherford said the survey was about how residents liked to use their parks and what the parks meant to them.
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Australia will get to meet a few familiar faces from Rockhampton Zoo this weekend, when the local attraction is featured on two episodes of the award-winning television series, Totally Wild.
Rockhampton Zoo’s macaques and otters will feature on the fact-filled children’s series, which focuses on animals from around the world each week.
Parks, Sport and Public Spaces Councillor, Cherie Rutherford, said the segments provided an incredible opportunity to shine a light on the zoo and its animals, as well as the dedicated efforts of its staff. Otters at Rockhampton Zoo. Picture: Allan Reinikka
Ms Rutherford said this would be the zoo’s second time on Totally Wild, with the chimpanzees debuting on the program last year.