More than nine million soft drink bottles, enough to fill 360 domestic swimming pools, have been recycled by the team at Impact Community Services in the past financial year.
Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort has been named the Hall of Fame winner in the recent Queensland Tourism Industry Awards and were joined by three other local businesses receiving accolades on the night.
Local agricultural, construction, tourism and hospitality industry leaders are being encouraged to sign up for the next Integrated Pathways at Kepnock program to help inspire the region's youth and guide their career opportunities.