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Daniel Afonso | Senior VP of People & Culture at Radisson | Empowering talent in hospitality
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Senior VP of People & Culture @Radisson Hotel Group Are you the driver of your career or just a passenger along for the ride? In this episode, Pat sits down with Daniel Afonso, Senior VP of People & Culture at Radisson Hotel Group, and trust us, staying stagnant is not on the agenda. Daniel shares his story – From a start in finance to his accident…
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1.4 mil vote early ahead of tomorrows state election
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Over 39,000 have done a in-person vote already, across the Rockhampton Gladstone region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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New state election polling shows LNP may not win as initially expected
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Plus, this year’s CQ Beer and Cider Festival has been cancelled. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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New LGAQ leader keen to work with whoever forms Government this weekend
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Plus, the Opposition Leader says he won't be doing deals with minor parties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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New LGAQ President wants strings attached funding gone
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Matt Burnett says Council's know how to best distribute funding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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1.2 mil vote early with just two days until official state election day
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Both Labor and the LNP will today reveal their detailed policy costings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Poor crowd attendance to blame for changes to Rocky Show next year
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Plus, the ATSB is gathering info to determine exactly what caused a fiery crop duster plane crash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Gladstone Mayor picked to lead peak Qld local government body
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Plus, the ATSB is gathering information after a fiery crop duster plane crash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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ATSB investigating after light plane crashes and catches fire
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Plus, Gladstone Mayor appointed LGAQ President. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Pilot escapes serious injury after fiery light plane accident
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Plus, the third and final leaders debate ahead of Saturday’s state election is done and dusted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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BREAKING: Police now treating abandoned house blaze as suspicious
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Plus, both prospective Premiers rule out changes to Daylight Saving in Queensland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Audience declares Premier narrowly wins third Qld leaders debate
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Plus, Operation Whiskey Legion wraps up today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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LNP leader finally reveals abortion stance in final Qld leaders debate
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Reproductive rights have again taken centre stage in the third and final leaders debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Gladstone MP weighs in on new polling showing narrow LNP lead
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Plus, the number of us heading to the polls early for the state election, is now nudging the 1 million mark. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Qlders need 21 years to save for home deposit as values rise
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Plus, tonight marks the final Queensland leaders debate before Saturday’s election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Community consultation happening today for Great Keppel Island works
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Plus, it's getting harder for Queenslanders to save for a house deposit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Third and final Qld leaders debate on tonight ahead of Saturday’s election
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Plus, police are yet to determine whether an abandoned house fire was suspicious See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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20% of voters pre-poll with just 5 days until the state election
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While, the third and final Queensland leaders debate takes place tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Police declare crime scene after abandoned house catches fire
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Police have declared a crime scene in Rockhampton, after an abandoned house caught alight in the early hours. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Doc says Qld is experiencing biggest whooping cough outbreak in 10 years
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Plus, firefighters continue to battle a house blaze in Berserker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Firefighters battle massive house inferno
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Plus, more than 750,000 Queenslanders have voted early. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Early voting a problem for candidates yet to unveil all their policies
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Plus, officers from the state’s liquor and gambling regulator have executed search warrants at several venues this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Postal votes and pre-polling may make ‘election day’ obsolete, says expert
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Plus, the Dragons reportedly have no plans to release captain and Central Queensland product, Ben Hunt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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LNP Gregory candidate allegedly assaulted in outback Qld
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Sean Dillon says he was physically assaulted by two men in August. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Flight forced to land at Rockhampton Airport due to unusual cabin smell
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A Jetstar flight from the Gold Coast to Cairns, has been forced to land at Rockhampton Airport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Opposition leader asks voters for opportunity to fix Olympic “mess”
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Plus, firefighters battle house blaze in Gladstone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Abortion takes centre stage in second leaders debate ahead of state election
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Plus, additional police arrive in Central Queensland for the start of Operation Whiskey Legion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Steven Miles and David Crisafulli to face off in second debate today
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Plus, the RACQ is calling for whoever forms government to prioritise Bruce Highway upgrades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Psychologist debunks KAP's claims smacking kids will reduce crime
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Plus, a Rockhampton jockey is off to surgery after injuring his shoulder in race crash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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10 days out from state election, exit polling suggests Labor could be in for a loss
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Plus, Labor is committing $50 million to start the upgrade of the Rockhampton Hospital Emergency Department, if elected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Labor commits $50mil to hospital ED amid LNP poll swing
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Early votes in the election have so far shown a swing towards the LNP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Records broken in Fitzroy River Barra Bash
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The biggest barra caught was 126 centimetres...in addition to this 173 threadfin salmon were also reeled in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Queensland Teachers' Union calls for rising violence and staff shortages to be addressed
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The QTU also argues that state schools should receive federal funding on par with private schools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Vinnies calling for the major political parties to address States poverty
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In the last financial year, vinnies supported over 21'180 people in Rockhampton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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200 pre-polling centres open across Qld ahead of state election
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Requests for a postal vote will close tonight at 7pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Coalition wants Labor to bring nuclear energy inquiry to CQ
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The Opposition says it will participate in good faith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Premier vows to hold plebiscite on Coalitions plan to build nuclear plants in Qld
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And, state election early voting begins today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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State Election early voting begins today; 7 running for Rockhampton seat
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Plus, calls for locals to download the digital licence app before disaster strikes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Survey shows renewable's are more popular with the public than nuclear power
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people who support clean energy tended to be female, live in cities and vote labor or greens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Independent candidate for Rockhampton calls for support to local recreational fishers
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Urging the State Government to scrap proposed changes to managing Nannygai fish stocks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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GPs calls for help before disaster season strikes
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The need for generators and disaster hubs where locals can safely access treatment became undeniable during cyclone Jasper and Kirrily. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Meteorologists say were entering a new era of weather
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It comes as the Bureau of Meteorology's copped criticism over the timeliness and accuracy of forecasts across Queensland this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Gladstone Hospitals maternity services are getting an upgrade
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Construction has reached the half way point which will see expectant mothers get their own private rooms in the West Wing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Local firefighters to be commemorated this Firefighters Remembrance Day
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a minute's silence, and flags will be flown at half-mast at fire stations statewide See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Roadworthy certificate providers required to take mandatory training next month
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The state's peak automotive body says it won’t help rid us of dodgy inspections.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Capricornia, Central Highlands and Coalfields all on storm watch today
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with heavy rainfall likely for coastal areas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Removal of a problematic chimpanzee from Rockhampton Zoo delayed
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some 4 weeks behind schedule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Regional Queensland records drop in house sales
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We are the only State to see a drop from this time last year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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The safety of Rockhampton's roads have been rated by cyclists.
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The Burnett Highway is in the bad books as there is no cycle lane for those riding to Mount Morgan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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Wife pays tribute to husband killed in Bowen Basin mine
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51-year-old Frank Thomas lost his life in an incident last Wednesday, at the Oakly Creek Coal Mine, which sent another man to Hospital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af LiSTNR
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