With many of our local Queanbeyan-Palerang businesses currently impacted by the bushfires, drought and road closures, the NSW government is seeking to better understand the consequences and challenges faced by local business owners during bushfire recovery efforts. The NSW Small Business Commissioner is currently undertaking a survey to inform the recovery response; the information provided […]
READ MORELocal community brings Christmas into town
The streets of Braidwood, Bungendore and Captains Flat recently transformed for the holiday season as community members and organisations took part in QPRC’s Placemaking team’s community placemaking project that saw outdoor Christmas decorations sprinkled across the villages. The Christmas decorations in Braidwood were made by participants from Braidwood Central School, St Bedes Primary, Home Schooling […]
READ MORERecap: Queanbeyan Connect December 2019
The last Queanbeyan Connect of 2019 took place at the Royal Hotel’s Upper House in Queanbeyan CBD on Tuesday the 10th of December. The event provides local businesses and workers a chance to network and discover opportunities, ideas, partnerships and support. Despite the scorching heat on the day, around 35 locals were in attendance to […]
READ MOREWin for local winery at Canberra Region Tourism Awards
The champion of Queanbeyan-Palerang’s emerging wine region, Contentious Character – Winery, Vineyard and Cellar Door, has been awarded with a commendation for Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries at the reputable Canberra Region Tourism Awards 2019. Contentious Character has succeeded in building on the Lambert Estate’s reputation for award-winning boutique wines. After 24 years, the original winemakers […]
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