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Morwood, M. J., and L. Godwin. "Archaeology of the Gyranda region, Dawson River, central Queensland." Queensland Archaeological Research 4 (January 1, 1987): 96–114. http://dx.doi.org/10.25120/qar.4.1987.174.

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This paper presents the results of survey and excavation in the upper Dawson area of the Central Queensland Sandstone Belt, a sandstone-dominated environment bounded by the townships of Banana in the east, Blackall in the west, Springsure in the north and Injune in the south, and which includes the Central Queensland Highlands (Walsh 1984:1). The work was undertaken as part of the environmental impact study for the Gyranda Weir commissioned by Cameron McNamara for the Queensland Water Resources Commission (Morwood 1985, 1986; Godwin 1985). However, the results of the study, and the potential of the area for future research, have a wider interest.
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Richardson, Phil, and Antony Wauchope. "Central Queensland hydrogen project." APPEA Journal 62, no. 2 (May 13, 2022): S169—S172. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/aj21152.

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Renewable hydrogen is being heavily promoted around the world for energy storage, and to support the decarbonisation of energy systems. Queensland is well placed for hydrogen export to Asia and is actively working to make this a reality. Stanwell Corporation, together with its project partners Iwatani, APA Group, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Marubeni and Kansai Electric Power Company, is working to develop a commercial world-scale project to produce and export hydrogen from Gladstone to Japan, supporting Japan’s Net Zero by 2050 commitment. The size of the hydrogen production system (3 GW) is significant and as a first of a kind in Queensland raises several technical, regulatory and social challenges. To highlight the scale of the project, the renewable power generation to be installed to support this project will have a capacity equivalent to the current Queensland daily power demand. There are several challenges, one being that solar and wind energy resources by their nature are variable. Identifying and defining the mix of renewable energy to achieve a reliable power supply, and integrating this with the electrolyser systems, will be key to the success of the project. The upgrades required to existing power transmission infrastructure are significant, while additional water supply in the Gladstone region will be required. Finally, recent developments in Gladstone have created a boom–bust cycle and the social acceptance of this development requires ongoing engagement to address community concerns.
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Baniyounes, Ali, Gang Liu, M. G. Rasul, and M. M. K. Khan. "Review on Renewable Energy Potential in Australian Subtropical Region (Central and North Queensland)." Advanced Materials Research 347-353 (October 2011): 3846–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.347-353.3846.

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In Australia the future demand for energy is predicted to increase rapidly. Conventional energy resources soaring prices and environmental impact have increased the interest in renewable energy technology. As a result of that the Australian government is promoting renewable energy; such as wind, geothermal, solar and hydropower. These types of energy are believed to be cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Renewable energy availability is controlled by climatic conditions such as solar radiation, wind speed and temperature. This paper aims to assess the potential of renewable energy resources, in particular wind and solar energy in an Australian subtropical region (Central and North Queensland) namely, Gladstone, Emerald, Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Townsville, and Cairns. Analysis is done by using the latest statistical state of Queensland energy information, along with measured data history of wind speed, solar irradiations, air temperature, relative humidity, and atmospheric pressure for those sites. This study has also shown that national assessments of solar and wind energy potential can be improved by improving local climatic data assessments using spatial databases of Central and North Queensland areas.
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Khan, Arifuzzaman, Kalie Green, Gulam Khandaker, Sheleigh Lawler, and Coral Gartner. "How can a coordinated regional smoking cessation initiative be developed and implemented? A programme logic model to evaluate the ‘10,000 Lives’ health promotion initiative in Central Queensland, Australia." BMJ Open 11, no. 3 (March 2021): e044649. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-044649.

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ObjectiveThis study used a programme logic model to describe the inputs, activities and outputs of the ‘10,000 Lives’ smoking cessation initiative in Central Queensland, Australia.DesignA programme logic model provided the framework for the process evaluation of ‘10,000 Lives’. The data were collected through document review, observation and key informant interviews and subsequently analysed after coding and recoding into classified themes, inputs, activities and outputs.SettingThe prevalence of smoking is higher in the Central Queensland region of Australia compared with the national and state averages. In 2017, Central Queensland Hospital and Health Services set a target to reduce the percentage of adults who smoke from 16.7% to 9.5% in the Central Queensland region by 2030 as part of their strategic vision (‘Destination 2030’). Achieving this target is equivalent to 20,000 fewer smokers in Central Queensland, which should result in 10,000 fewer premature deaths due to smoking-related diseases. To translate this strategic goal into an actionable smoking cessation initiative, the ‘10,000 Lives’ health promotion programme was officially launched on 1 November 2017.ResultThe activities of the initiative coordinated by a senior project officer included building clinical and community taskforces, organising summits and workshops, and regular communications to stakeholders. Public communication strategies (e.g., Facebook, radio, community exhibitions of ‘10,000 Lives’ and health-related events) were used to promote available smoking cessation support to the Central Queensland community.ConclusionThe ‘10,000 Lives’ initiative provides an example of a coordinated health promotion programme to increase smoking cessation in a regional area through harnessing existing resources and strategic partnerships (e.g., Quitline). Documenting and describing the process evaluation of the ‘10,000 Lives’ model is important so that it can be replicated in other regional areas with high prevalence of smoking.
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Smales, L. R., and T. H. Cribb. "Helminth Parasite Communities of the Water-rat, Hydromys chrysogaster, from Queensland." Wildlife Research 24, no. 4 (1997): 445. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/wr96074.

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The helminth fauna from 124 water-rats, Hydromys chrysogaster, collected from 33 localities in Queensland was analysed. A total of 45 species of helminths was found, comprising 2 acanthocephalans, 2 cestodes, 13 nematodes and 28 trematodes. The helminth community of the water-rats in the region north of latitude 18˚ (far north) was different from that of water-rats south of 18˚ (central); Sorensen’s Index 45·8% similarity, whereas Holmes and Podesta’s Index gave 32·1% similarity. Comparisons with data from water-rats from southern and Tasmanian regions showed that they were different from each other and from both Queensland regions. The helminth communities were characterised by high diversity, dominated by trematodes in the central and Tasmanian regions, but with nematodes becoming more prominent in the far northern and southern regions. No core or secondary species were found in the Queensland helminth communities, the southern community was suggestive of a bimodal distribution and the Tasmanian had two core species. A checklist of helminth species occurring in water-rats from eastern Australia is provided.
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Eales, Tony, Catherine Westcott, Ian Lilley, Sean Ulm, Deborah Brian, and Chris Clarkson. "Roof Fall Cave, Cania Gorge: Site Report." Queensland Archaeological Research 11 (December 1, 1999): 29. http://dx.doi.org/10.25120/qar.11.1999.85.

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This site report presents a description of archaeological investigations undertaken at Roof Fall Cave, an occupied rockshelter and art site located at Cania Gorge, eastern Central Queensland. Excavation yielded quantities of stone artefacts, bone and charcoal, along with some freshwater mussel shell and ochre with an occupational sequence spanning from up to 18,576 cal BP to the historical period. Roof Fall Cave is currently the oldest dated site in Cania Gorge and possibly in the Central Queensland region.
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Schofield, Grant, Kerry Mummery, Wei Wang, and Geoff Dickson. "EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY OF GAMBLING IN THE NON-METROPOLITAN REGION OF CENTRAL QUEENSLAND." Australian Journal of Rural Health 12, no. 1 (February 2004): 6–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1584.2004.00544.x.

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Osten, V. A., S. R. Walker, A. Storrie, M. Widderick, P. Moylan, G. R. Robinson, and K. Galea. "Survey of weed flora and management relative to cropping practices in the north-eastern grain region of Australia." Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 47, no. 1 (2007): 57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ea05141.

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The main weeds and weed management practices undertaken in broad acre dryland cropping areas of north-eastern Australia have been identified. The information was collected in a comprehensive postal survey of both growers and agronomists from Dubbo in New South Wales (NSW) through to Clermont in central Queensland, where 237 surveys were returned. A very diverse weed flora of 105 weeds from 91 genera was identified for the three cropping zones within the region (central Queensland, southern Queensland and northern NSW). Twenty-three weeds were common to all cropping zones. The major common weeds were Sonchus oleraceus, Rapistrum rugosum, Echinochloa spp. and Urochloa panicoides. The main weeds were identified for both summer and winter fallows, and sorghum, wheat and chickpea crops for each of the zones, with some commonality as well as floral uniqueness recorded. More genera were recorded in the fallows than in crops, and those in summer fallows exceeded the number in winter. Across the region, weed management relied heavily on herbicides. In fallows, glyphosate and mixes with glyphosate were very common, although the importance of the glyphosate mix partner differed among the cropping zones. Use and importance of pre-emergence herbicides in-crop varied considerably among the zones. In wheat, more graminicides were used in northern NSW than in southern Queensland, and virtually none were used in central Queensland, reflecting the differences in winter grass weed flora across the region. Atrazine was the major herbicide used in sorghum, although metolachlor was also used predominantly in northern NSW. Fallow and inter-row cultivation were used more often in the southern areas of the region. Grazing of fallows was more prominent in northern NSW. High crop seeding rates were not commonly recorded indicating that growers are not using crop competition as a tool for weed management. Although many management practices were recorded overall, few growers were using integrated weed management, and herbicide resistance has been and continues to be an issue for the region.
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Lane, Suzie, and Anne Kitchen. "Gladstone Energy Training Centre—building technical excellence for the Australasian region." APPEA Journal 55, no. 2 (2015): 493. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/aj14128.

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The Australian resource sector makes significant investment in its people and also places the highest priority on safe practices. To be competitive globally the sector needs to focus on and invest in education, training and competence to the highest of standards. The ongoing development of major CSG to LNG projects in Queensland has created an opportunity for an energy industry operations and maintenance training facility of world class respond to the regional demand for a skilled workforce. Central Queensland University (CQU) is establishing such a training facility through the recent merger of CQU and Central Queensland Institute of TAFE. The proposed training facility will create pathways from trade to professional streams to support workforce development, quality and adaptive capacity. The authors describe the collaborative approach between CQU and industry sectors to contextualise units of competency in selected industry required qualifications, as well as mapping the training for the Australian Qualifications Framework. The key to the success of the CQU-industry partnership will be a holistic, blended learning approach that incorporates leading industry practices and processes. The methodologies will include in-class, onsite, online, project-based simulations, and coaching and mentoring. This blended learning approach will ensure direct application of the learning conducted through CQU to the workplace of industry. In addition, it will be able to deliver the latest insights from cutting-edge research available through the university, opening a new avenue for the partnership to grow and deliver on industry-led initiatives.
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Bourne, AS, RW Sutherst, ID Sutherland, GF Maywald, and DA Stegeman. "Ecology of the cattle tick (Boophilus microplus) in subtropical Australia. III. Modelling populations on different breeds of cattle." Australian Journal of Agricultural Research 39, no. 2 (1988): 309. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ar9880309.

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The numbers of cattle ticks, Boophi1us microplus, were counted on cattle, with different Bos indicus (zebu) content in central and southern Queensland, from November 1977 to May 1982. Concurrently, measurements were made of the survival rates of parasitic stages of the tick and of the success of free-living stages in producing larval progeny. These measurements were related to the tick burdens on the cattle in order to test current understanding of the ecology of the tick.Tick numbers increased exponentially with decreasing Bos indicus content. Tick numbers built up very rapidly on the Bos taurus cattle and resulted in deaths early in the first season, so the herd was replaced with animals of 25% zebu content. The pure zebu animals carried an average of five ticks per animal per day in central Queensland and only one in southern Queensland. The 50% zebu herds carried 65 ticks per day in central Queensland and 1 l in southern Queensland, compared with 79 and 37 on the 25% zebu herds at the two locations. During their brief time in the experiment the B. taurus animals carried 465 and 302 ticks per day in central and southern Queensland respectively.The observed tick infestation levels were estimated to cause annual losses of liveweight gain of 1, 14 and 17 kg in zebu, 50% zebu and 25% zebu animals respectively in central Queensland. Comparative figures for southern Queensland were 0, 2 and 8 kg. Compensatory liveweight gain would have reduced these losses by up to 6 kg. These data relate to animals which were breeding most of the time and hence were less resistant than dry cattle. The results indicate that B. microplus has been reduced to a marginal problem on animals with 50% zebu genes in the region. It is therefore difficull to justify any control measures in southern areas, particularly when they could increase the risk of babesiosis. Owners of B. taurus cattle will continue to be at risk of major losses in productivity.Changes in the tick burden on the herd5 were explained mostly by changes in survival rates of parasitic ticks in central Queensland and by changes in availability of larvae on the pastures in southern Queensland.
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Weld, Mary-Jane. "Landscape planning for rural nature conservation : maintenance of remnant vegetation and sustainable agriculture in the brigalow belt of Central Queensland." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 1994.

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Deer, Linda Nicole. "Limestone and speleothem trace element geochemistry as tools for palaeoclimatic reconstruction, Mount Etna region, central-coastal Queensland." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2011. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/49797/1/Linda_Deer_Thesis.pdf.

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This study investigated potential palaeoclimate proxies provided by rare earth element (REE) geochemistry in speleothems and in clay mineralogy of cave sediments. Speleothem and sediment samples were collected from a series of cave fill deposits that occurred with rich vertebrate fossil assemblages in and around Mount Etna National Park, Rockhampton (central coastal Queensland). The fossil deposits range from Plio- Pleistocene to Holocene in age (based on uranium/thorium dating) and appear to represent depositional environments ranging from enclosed rainforest to semi-arid grasslands. Therefore, the Mount Etna cave deposits offer the perfect opportunity to test new palaeoclimate tools as they include deposits that span a known significant climate shift on the basis of independent faunal data. The first section of this study investigates the REE distribution of the host limestone to provide baseline geochemistry for subsequent speleothem investigations. The Devonian Mount Etna Beds were found to be more complex than previous literature had documented. The studied limestone massif is overturned, highly recrystallised in parts and consists of numerous allochthonous blocks with different spatial orientations. Despite the complex geologic history of the Mount Etna Beds, Devonian seawater-like REE patterns were recovered in some parts of the limestone and baseline geochemistry was determined for the bulk limestone for comparison with speleothem REE patterns. The second part of the study focused on REE distribution in the karst system and the palaeoclimatic implications of such records. It was found that REEs have a high affinity for calcite surfaces and that REE distributions in speleothems vary between growth bands much more than along growth bands, thus providing a temporal record that may relate to environmental changes. The morphology of different speleothems (i.e., stalactites, stalagmites, and flowstones) has little bearing on REE distributions provided they are not contaminated with particulate fines. Thus, baseline knowledge developed in the study suggested that speleothems were basically comparable for assessing palaeoclimatically controlled variations in REE distributions. Speleothems from rainforest and semi-arid phases were compared and it was found that there are definable differences in REE distribution that can be attributed to climate. In particular during semiarid phases, total REE concentration decreased, LREE became more depleted, Y/Ho increased, La anomalies were more positive and Ce anomalies were more negative. This may reflect more soil development during rainforest phases and more organic particles and colloids, which are known to transport REEs, in karst waters. However, on a finer temporal scale (i.e. growth bands) within speleothems from the same climate regime, no difference was seen. It is suggested that this may be due to inadequate time for soil development changes on the time frames represented by differences in growth band density. The third part of the study was a reconnaissance investigation focused on mineralogy of clay cave sediments, illite/kaolinite ratios in particular, and the potential palaeoclimatic implications of such records. Although the sample distribution was not optimal, the preliminary results suggest that the illite/kaolinite ratio increased during cold and dry intervals, consistent with decreased chemical weathering during those times. The study provides a basic framework for future studies at differing latitudes to further constrain the parameters of the proxy. The identification of such a proxy recorded in cave sediment has broad implications as clay ratios could potentially provide a basic local climate proxy in the absence of fossil faunas and speleothem material. This study suggests that REEs distributed in speleothems may provide information about water throughput and soil formation, thus providing a potential palaeoclimate proxy. It highlights the importance of understanding the host limestone geochemistry and broadens the distribution and potential number of cave field sites as palaeoclimate information no longer relies solely on the presence of fossil faunas and or speleothems. However, additional research is required to better understand the temporal scales required for the proxies to be recognised.
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Philp, Robert Henry Haldon, and randj@cqnet com au. "“Steel all Through” The Church of England in Central Queensland Transplantation and Adaptation 1892-1942." Central Queensland University. School of Humanities, 2002. http://library-resources.cqu.edu.au./thesis/adt-QCQU/public/adt-QCQU20031117.164918.

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The thesis is concerned with the establishment of the Anglican presence in Central Queensland and the history of the first fifty years of the Diocese of Rockhampton. The historical method employed examined the attitudes and mentalities of the Anglicans during that fifty years and attempted to determine how the process of transplantation and adaptation of the English social institution was, or was not, achieved in the new physical and social environment. Various aspects of Anglican Diocesan administration such as recruitment of clergy, financial shortages, cultural isolation, racial issues, episcopal appointments and ecumenical relationships, are taken as units and analysed in the overall context of transplantation and adaptation. It is argued that ‘Australianisation’ came gradually and without conscious manipulation. Where change from the English model was attempted, it was often initiated by the English clergy rather than the Australian laity.
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Svendsen, Mark. "Tears of Glass A fin de siecle soap opera in three acts or a musical idea in process." Queensland University of Technology, 2003. http://eprints.qut.edu.au/15818/.

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This work takes as its central "conceit" a specific cultural site, namely a small town choir-- The Emu Park and District Amateur Choral Society Inc., which operates in Central Queensland, circa 1965. A discontinuous narrative of interconnected short stories of one chapter each, highlight significant and often highly traumatic aspects of the interconnected lives of selected choir members. The narrative lampoons the English choral tradition against the setting of a society which does not deal with the political and social negativities of Queensland in the sixties. It is a culture in denial. The comedy deals with the often banal, though always good natured, behaviours of the choir members in dealing with often black-edged lives. An Overture introduces all characters, while Acts I, II & III deal with individual's stories. The Finale deals with the outcome of rehearsals in a culminating performance of the Emu Park and District Amateur Choral Society Incorporated. The short stories, one to a chapter, concern individual choir member's life stories and form discreet, fully finished pieces of work in their own right. Background action throughout the stories involves a series of rehearsals which structurally tie all the narratives to the final chapter. Lyrics of popular songs of the 1900's through to early 1960's are mentioned within the text. For copyright reasons the texts are not reproduced in full. However, these lyrics do comment tangentially on some aspect of the character's story.
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Limb, Mark. "Evaluating the implementation of compact activity centres in greater Brisbane." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2019. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/136081/1/Mark_Limb_Thesis.pdf.

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Over the past 20 years metropolitan plans have attempted to improve urban sustainability by reshaping Australian cities to include a network of compact activity centres. This research provides the first long-term and comprehensive evaluation of the implementation of greater Brisbane's activity centre policies and finds that although the plans were used as intended, they failed to achieve the desired outcomes. The research raises doubts about the current Australian planning system's capability to deliver on its core promises to reshape urban development. These results have implications for how planning can best contribute to improving urban sustainability.
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(9875828), PJ Lowe. "Prevalence and diagnosis of the etiologic agents of pyrexia of unknown origin in the Central Queensland Region." Thesis, 1994. https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/Prevalence_and_diagnosis_of_the_etiologic_agents_of_pyrexia_of_unknown_origin_in_the_Central_Queensland_Region/13426835.

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Pyrexia is an illness of unknown origin where people suffer unexplained fevers, headaches and fatigue. This study was undertaken to ascertain the prevalence of agents which may be associated with pyrexia in the Central Queensland region. Illnesses researched include Ross River Virus, Leptospirosis, Barmah Forest Virus, Brucellosis, Lyme Borrelosis and Streptococcal infections. A study was undertaken to ascertain the prevalence of agents which may be associated with pyrexia in the Central Queensland region. Five hundred and twenty four patient sera submitted to the laboratory from January 1991 to December 1992 for Ross River virus serology were also assayed by serological methods for evidence of exposure to Barmah Forest virus, flaviviruses, spotted fever group rickettsia, brucella, leptospirosis and lyme borrelosis. Titres of streptococcal antibodies and rheumatoid factor were also measured. Accompanying request forms were analysed for relevant clinical history and any additional pathology testing requests were noted. Ross River virus antibodies (IgG and/ or IgM) were found in 38.9% of patient sera. Males were significantly associated with the presence of antibodies (IgG and/or IgM) (P < 0.05) but females were 1.73 times as likely to have detectable IgM antibody at presentation. This suggests that females may be more symptomatic in the initial stages of infection and thus seek medical intervention. Flavivirus antibodies (IgG) were found in 19.79% of patient sera. One sample also contained IgM antibodies which reacted with both Kunjin and Alfuy viruses. Barmah Forest virus antibodies (IgG and/or IgM) were detected in 8% of patient sera. IgM antibody was detected in three patients, two of whom also had Ross River virus IgM antibody. Antibodies (IgG and/or IgM) to the spotted fever group of rickettsia were detected in 3.8% of patients. Lyme borrelosis antibodies (IgG) were detected in 1.7% of patients. A single case of brucellosis was diagnosed but no evidence of exposure to leptospiras was found. Raised streptococcal antibody titres were found in 27.1% of patient sera. Rheumatoid factor was detected in 4.696 of patient sera. A full blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate and rheumatoid factor determination were the most commonly requested additional pathology tests. Clinical history was provided on only 56.1% of request forms. These results have implications for future testing protocols. Diagnostic problems associated with serological testing on single serum samples were noted.
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(5437532), Robin Ray. "The patterns, and individual contexts of heart health behavioural change." Thesis, 1997. https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/The_patterns_and_individual_contexts_of_heart_health_behavioural_change/20346753.

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 Voluntary health screening clinics have been made available to people in rural areas over many years, however what health changes do these people make as a result of the screening process? A group of Central Queensland adults, who voluntarily undertook heart risk screening, supported by client -centred health goal setting, participated in a follow up study, post screening. The participants were contacted using telephone interviews, at six and twelve month intervals, to ascertain what health behavioural changes, if any, had occurred. Self reported information was sought concerning perceptions of personal health, present health behaviour and the factors in participants' lifestyles which supported or inhibited positive health behaviour. Qualitative analysis of the data was undertaken to determine the types of changes made and the reported contextual issues affecting health behaviour, both individually and collectively. 

Participants' perceptions of contextual factors that influence health behaviours and their ability to engage in and maintain healthy lifestyle behaviours were identified. While some of these factors had been identified in other studies, very little information on this topic, has been reported and no research has been undertaken involving participants from the Central Queensland region. Knowledge from this study will contribute to enhancing health promotional programs, so that programs will meet more of the needs of those whom they seek to influence.  

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(9818879), Karen Lawrence. "Power, democracy and decision-making in coastal development: A case study from Central Queensland, Australia." Thesis, 2012. https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/Power_democracy_and_decision-making_in_coastal_development_A_case_study_from_Central_Queensland_Australia/13464113.

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"This study examines planning processes for urban development in a coastal town in Central Queensland, Australia, that is experiencing development pressure. It pays particular attention to the current decision-making planning framework and urban development issues of land clearing, building height and water availability. The research is guided by deliberative democracy theory and evaluates stakeholders' perceptions and understanding of the decision-making process for urban coastal development against democratic ideals of accountability, transparency, inclusiveness and legitimacy"--Abstract.
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(12903839), Philip F. Marsh. "Parent participation: A brief review of theories and contexts." Thesis, 1998. https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/Parent_participation_A_brief_review_of_theories_and_contexts/20114003.

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The participation of parents in the governance of schools has received an increasing amount of attention over the past decade as the state continues to devolve certain powers to schools as well as engaging in a rhetoric which calls for increasing 'democratic' involvement by members of the community. This study examines, within a regional focus, issues such as the socio-economic and political contexts of parent participation, as well as the roles of school governance, leadership and parents in participation in education. The problematics of this involvement are described in a short review of the literature which theorises specific contexts of participation: including power and democracy, socio-economic factors,, curriculum, 'parent politics' and the role of the principal. These perspectives focus on the three main players in the drama - parents, the state and principals within a regional environment. In this study the relationship between parents and school is a particularly significant one and is represented primarily by the work of Connell (1985). The focus on parents of Central Queensland also enables exploration of the different conceptions of parent participation developed in other parts of Australia and in the US and Great Britain.

The historical background of parent participation is then discussed within a 'genealogical perspective' which follows the development of parent participation in Australia through a number of important stages. These include: education's early religious inception, followed by secularisation, politicisation, corporatisation and finally to the model with which we have become increasingly familiar today - marketisation. The study then focuses on the way in which the transformation of education in Australia has important implications for the management of parent participation in the Central Queensland region -a particularly important site for study given the socio-economic framework adopted. The theoretical framework informs the methodology adopted in the study - an historical review of policy, a series of semi -structured interviews of some of the key stakeholders in parent participation and the review of the theoretical literature.

Within the restrictions of time and resources, the findings of the study confirmed the problematic nature of parent participation in relation to genuine philosophies of democracy and issues of power now 'disguised' within the rhetoric of the market place. The role of education as a perpetuator rather than a changer of existing inequalities was confirmed and the polarisation of parents into 'participating advantaged' and 'non participating disadvantaged' groups was demonstrated.

The study found that the scope for participation is a rather narrow one that tended to restrict the autonomy of the school, and did not extend to include concepts of citizenship and democracy which are essential components in true involvement. Another important factor in the success of parent participation was found to be the role of the principal and his style of leadership and the implications for a transformational style in a climate which encourages a formal transactional management style. In addition, the findings of the study indicated the absence generally both in the literature and in practice, of participation by indigenous parents.

The study concluded that the policy of participation at the school level has also been under -researched in relation to bringing parents together with the school. It also revealed some further issues of participation which highlight the findings of recent studies of family rates of participation in the USA drawn from the works of Chubb and Moe (1990), Levine et al., (1992). These could be further investigated within an Australian context.


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Books on the topic "Central Queensland region"

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Anderson, Eric. Plants of Central Queensland. CSIRO Publishing, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/9781486302260.

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Conservation and sustainable productivity are vital issues for Australia. In order to manage vegetation well from an agricultural, recreational or conservation point of view, an understanding of individual plant species is important. Plants of Central Queensland provides a guide for identifying and understanding the plants of the region so that pastoralists and others can be better equipped to manage the vegetation resource of our grazing lands. Central Queensland straddles the Tropic of Capricorn, although many of the plants in the book will also be found outside this area, as shown by their distribution maps. The book provides information on the habit, distribution, foliage and fruits of 525 plant species. Informative notes highlighting declared, poisonous, weed and medicinal plants are included, and plants useful for bees and bush tucker are also noted. These are the most important plants you might see if you live in or travel through central Queensland. This book has an easy-to-read, non-botanical format, with helpful photographs and distribution maps that greatly aid anyone interested in the vegetation of central Queensland. It is based on a previous work of the same title but is greatly expanded, incorporating information on an additional 285 plant species.
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Book chapters on the topic "Central Queensland region"

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Short, Andrew D. "Central Queensland Region." In Australian Coastal Systems, 427–72. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-14294-0_15.

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Ogden, Ian. "Harnessing the People Factor for Regional Development: The Central Queensland Innovation Accord." In Regional Advantage and Innovation, 171–83. Heidelberg: Physica-Verlag HD, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7908-2799-6_8.

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Kenkmann, T., P. W. Haines, I. P. Sweet, and K. Mitchell. "The Cleanskin impact structure, Northern Territory and Queensland, Australia: A reconnaissance study." In Large Meteorite Impacts and Planetary Evolution VI. Geological Society of America, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1130/2021.2550(03).

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ABSTRACT We report on the Cleanskin structure (18°10′00″S, 137°56′30″E), situated at the border between the Northern Territory and Queensland, Australia, and present results of preliminary geological fieldwork, microscopic analyses, and remote sensing. The Cleanskin structure is an eroded complex impact structure of ~15 km apparent diameter with a polygonal outline caused by two preexisting regional fault sets. The structure has a central uplift of ~6 km diameter surrounded by a rather shallow ring syncline. Based on stratigraphy, the uplift in the center may not exceed ~1000 m. The documentation of planar deformation features (PDFs), planar fractures (PFs), and feather features (FFs) in quartz grains from sandstone members of the Mesoproterozoic Constance Sandstone confirms the impact origin of the Cleanskin structure, as proposed earlier. The crater was most likely eroded before the Cambrian and later became buried beneath Cretaceous strata. We infer a late Mesoproterozoic to Neoproterozoic age of the impact event. In this chapter, the Cleanskin structure is compared with other midsized crater structures on Earth. Those with sandstone-dominated targets show structural similarities to the Cleanskin structure.
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Gururajan, Raj, and Abdul Hafeez-Baig. "Wireless Handheld Device and LAN Security Issues." In Digital Business Security Development, 129–51. IGI Global, 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-806-2.ch006.

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The application of WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) technology in the healthcare industry has gained increasing attention in recent years. It provides effective and efficient sharing of health information among healthcare professionals in timely treatment of patients (Collaborative Health Informatics Centre, 2000; Whetton, 2005a). However, there is still a concern among healthcare professionals whether health information is shared safely with WLAN technology. The primary aim of this study is to explore factors influencing healthcare professionals’ adoption of WLAN security technology. This study was conducted in regional health settings in Queensland, Australia using a focus group discussion and a questionnaire survey in a mixed research methodology. The outcomes indicate that learning support, user technology awareness, readiness of existing system, and social influence, are four important factors in healthcare professionals’ adoption of WLAN security technology. The findings suggest that healthcare professionals prefer to be more informed and prepared on knowledge of WLAN security technology before they decide to adopt it in their work environment. Therefore, their awareness of what the technology can do and cannot do for them, and the support they could get in learning to use the technology, play a crucial role. The healthcare professionals are concerned with how readily their existing system could support WLAN security technology and how people important to them would influence their decision in adopting WLAN security technology. Future research should extend the study in three areas. Firstly, future study should examine factors in this study with more regional areas of Australia. Secondly, future research should also examine the relationship between the factors and the demographic variables. Finally, there is also the possibility of examining the adoption factors with other security technology in healthcare, such as the pairing of WLAN technology and biometric security.
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Gururajan, Raj, and Abdul Hafeez-Baig. "Wireless handheld Device and LAN Security Issues." In Wireless Technologies, 893–909. IGI Global, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-61350-101-6.ch402.

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The application of WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) technology in the healthcare industry has gained increasing attention in recent years. It provides effective and efficient sharing of health information among healthcare professionals in timely treatment of patients (Collaborative Health Informatics Centre, 2000; Whetton, 2005a). However, there is still a concern among healthcare professionals whether health information is shared safely with WLAN technology. The primary aim of this study is to explore factors influencing healthcare professionals’ adoption of WLAN security technology. This study was conducted in regional health settings in Queensland, Australia using a focus group discussion and a questionnaire survey in a mixed research methodology. The outcomes indicate that learning support, user technology awareness, readiness of existing system, and social influence, are four important factors in healthcare professionals’ adoption of WLAN security technology. The findings suggest that healthcare professionals prefer to be more informed and prepared on knowledge of WLAN security technology before they decide to adopt it in their work environment. Therefore, their awareness of what the technology can do and cannot do for them, and the support they could get in learning to use the technology, play a crucial role. The healthcare professionals are concerned with how readily their existing system could support WLAN security technology and how people important to them would influence their decision in adopting WLAN security technology. Future research should extend the study in three areas. Firstly, future study should examine factors in this study with more regional areas of Australia. Secondly, future research should also examine the relationship between the factors and the demographic variables. Finally, there is also the possibility of examining the adoption factors with other security technology in healthcare, such as the pairing of WLAN technology and biometric security.
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Conference papers on the topic "Central Queensland region"

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Mahmudul, H. M., M. G. Rasul, R. Narayanan, and D. Akbar. "Performance assessment of solar assisted anaerobic digester system: Simulation and application in central Queensland region." In 3RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENERGY AND POWER, ICEP2021. AIP Publishing, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/5.0117701.

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J. Taylor, W., G. X Zhu, J. Dekkers, and S. Marshall. "Socio Economic Factors Affecting Home Internet Usage Patterns in Central Queensland." In 2003 Informing Science + IT Education Conference. Informing Science Institute, 2003. http://dx.doi.org/10.28945/2647.

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This paper aims to identify associations between demographic and socioeconomic factors and home Internet use patterns in the Central Queensland region, Australia. It found that people living outside of Rockhampton, male, those with higher education levels, married, those with higher income level, or fully employed tend to use Internet more for work at home; people living in Rockhampton, those within the youngest group (18-24), or with secondary education level or higher tend to use Internet more for education; people living in Rockhampton, those within the youngest group, never married, or unemployed tend to use Internet more for entertainment; males, people within the youngest group, those with lower family income, or either semi-employed or unemployed tend to use Internet more for information search; females, people with no children, or lower family income tend to use Internet more for communication through email; married people tend to use Internet for financial management; and people within 25-39 year old group, with higher education levels tend to use Internet more for on-line purchases. It is suggested that further research should be conducted to monitor the youngest age group in home Internet use for entertainment and information search.
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Taylor, Wal, and Stewart Marhsall. "Collaboration: the Key to Establishing Community Networks in Regional Australia." In 2002 Informing Science + IT Education Conference. Informing Science Institute, 2002. http://dx.doi.org/10.28945/2581.

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Despite the promise of community involvement, cohesion and empowerment offered by local community networks (CN) using Internet Technologies, few communities in regional Australia have been able to demonstrate sustainable and vibrant CN which demonstrate increased social, cultural or self-reliance capital. The Faculty of Informatics and Communication at Central Queensland University (CQU) and a local council have established a formal alliance to establish the COIN (Community Informatics) projects to research issues around this topic. This paper presents the initial findings from this work and draws conclusions for possible comparison with other international experience. The research focuses attention on community understanding and cohesion, local government priorities in a community with relatively low diffusion of the Internet and the competing demands in a regional university between traditional service provision in an increasingly competitive market and the needs of establishing outreach research for altruistic, industry establishment and commercial rationale.
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McAlpine, Sarlae. "Trusted Environmental and Geological Information." In PESA Symposium Qld 2022. PESA, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.36404/adeg3062.

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Two new programs at Geoscience Australia are providing trusted, high-quality science to support decision making and the Australian resources industry. The Trusted Environmental and Geological Information program will provide baseline precompetitive data in the Cooper, Adavale, north Bowen and Galilee basin regions. A repository of information is being developed in collaboration with CSIRO, including new geological and environmental assessments, to accelerate development in the sectors of petroleum, mineral, hydrogen and carbon capture and storage, while simultaneously providing opportunities to understand the potential hazards, risk and impacts of these resources being developed. The Data Driven Discoveries program is combining new and old data to better understand the underexplored Adavale Basin in central-western Queensland. The program will undertake chemical composition analyses to support the correlation of geological layers, collate and reprocess historical seismic data, acquire new seismic reflection data, and undertake stratigraphic research drilling to provide a more detailed understanding of basin architecture and the resource potential of the Adavale Basin. An overview of the Trusted Environmental and Geological Information and Data Driven Discoveries programs, initial results, and planned acquisition, will show how these complementary programs will contribute to streamlined regulation and approval processes, the low emissions agenda, and responsible resource development in key basins regions across Australia.
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Zakariya, Mohd Fairuz, and Ingo H. J. Jahn. "Performance of Supercritical CO2 Dry Gas Seals Near the Critical Point." In ASME Turbo Expo 2016: Turbomachinery Technical Conference and Exposition. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/gt2016-56537.

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The Queensland Geothermal Energy Centre of Excellence is investigating the use of supercritical CO2 closed loop Brayton cycles in the Concentrated Solar Thermal power cycle plant. One of the important components in the turbomachinery within the plant are seals. As the cycle is closed loop and operating at high pressures, dry gas seals have been recommended for future use in these systems. One of the main challenges of using supercritical CO2 dry gas seals is that operating conditions are near the critical point. In the supercritical region in the vicinity of the critical point (304 K, 7.4 MPa), CO2 behaves as a real-gas, exhibiting large and abrupt non-linear changes in fluid and transport properties and high densities. To correctly predict the seal operation and performance, the interaction between this real gas and the seal rotor (primary ring) and the seal stator (mating ring) need to analysed and investigated in detail, as they can lead to significant changes in flow and seal performance. Results from this paper show that increased centrifugal effects caused by higher gas densities can reduce the pressure in the sealing dam region. This adversely affects the loading capacity of the dry gas seal. However, it also benefits seal performances by reducing the leakage rate. The current work presents an investigation of the supercritical CO2 dry gas seals operating close to the critical point with an inlet pressure and temperature of 8.5Mpa and 370K respectively and a speed of 30000 RPM. Results highlighting the effects of the groove length or dam to groove ratio on the performance of the dry gas seal are presented. The seal is simulated using Computational Fluid Dynamics to study the flow behaviour of the supercitical CO2 in the dry gas seal. Supercritical CO2 fluid properties are based on the fluid database REFPROP. The numerical model was validated with previous work and good agreement was demonstrated.
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