Rhodes Watson, a longtime resident of Livingstone Shire since 1976, boasts a diverse career spanning journalism, photography, signwriting, transportation, education, and entrepreneurship. As chief photographer for the Capricorn Coast Mirror and later a photography lecturer at CQUniversity, he left a mark on media and education sectors. Watson's initiatives include founding Hyper-Local Snippets Newspapers and establishing a solar bulk buy group, which significantly increased rooftop solar panel adoption in the area. His community contributions earned him recognition, including an Australia Day Medal from Rockhampton Regional Council. Noteworthy achievements also include creating the Stik Rax portable roof rack system for surfboards, co-founding Surf Rider Capricorn Coast, and spearheading a food relief group. Watson's recent endeavors focus on environmental sustainability, such as producing canvas bags to replace disposable plastic ones, showcasing Livingstone's diversity. Throughout his career, Watson has demonstrated a passion for transforming ideas into tangible solutions, enhancing the liveability of Livingstone Shire and Central Queensland.