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New life begins at Koorana Crocodile Farm
Posted on February 21st, 2023
It’s a shellabration of new life at Koorana Crocodile Farm over the coming months, as loads of baby crocs emerge from their shells and get ready to snap into life on the outside. The first nest of the season hatched… Read more »
MS EUROPA 2 drops anchor on the Southern Great Barrier Reef
Posted on February 15th, 2023
Visitors and locals who were out and about making the most of the Capricorn Coast’s sunshine on Sunday were treated with a spectacular sight as they glanced out over Keppel Bay to Great Keppel Island. The 226-metre giant carrying over… Read more »
Plastic Free CQ launches Water Refill Network across Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton communities
Posted on February 14th, 2023
It just got a whole heap easier to keep hydrated when you visit Rockhampton Regional Council and Livingstone Shire Council thanks to a map of local water refill locations where you can refill your personal water bottle. Just in time… Read more »
Killer Queen Experience set to bring ‘A Kind of Magic’ to Great Keppel Island
Posted on February 14th, 2023
It’s the 2-hour live tribute that has delivered sold out shows in the UK, Norway, Singapore, Russia, India, and Australia, and now the popular Queen tribute is ready to rock Great Keppel Island on 18th February. With an uncanny resemblance… Read more »
Local sculptures snaps up a bronze at Australian Street Art Awards
Posted on February 14th, 2023
Twenty-nine public art experiences have been recognised as the best in the country for art-loving visitors at the Australian Street Art Awards, with the Capricorn Coast’s newest sculptures taking out a bronze award in the ‘Best Landmark Sculpture’ category. Brendon… Read more »
True blue Aussie gem, Mount Hay features this Sunday at 5:30pm on Ch. 9’s My Way
Posted on February 14th, 2023
Watch the promo here – youtu.be/p0ADbhJWOM0 First opened to the public in 1974, Mount Hay Gemstone Tourist Park is known for its 120 million year old Thundereggs and Spherulitic Rhyolite, and this Sunday at 5:30pm on Channel 9’s My Way,… Read more »
Community information sessions for Yeppoon Road upgrade
Posted on February 14th, 2023
The final design for the $80 million Rockhampton–Yeppoon Road, Yeppoon Road upgrade will be on display at community information sessions this month. In addition to the final design, community members will be able to see the project’s features and benefits… Read more »
Crimson Finch Brewery spreads its wings in the heart of Yeppoon
Posted on February 8th, 2023
A little birdy told us there’s a new microbrewery on the horizon… and the team from Crimson Finch Brewery are proud to confirm the word on the ‘tweet’. The Capricorn Coast’s newest brewing company bestowing refreshing beers that are simply… Read more »
High Valley Dawn Permaculture Farm achieves Advanced Ecotourism accreditation
Posted on February 8th, 2023
With a powerful ethos of ‘earth care, people care, fair share’, together with an ever-evolving, self-sustaining community model, High Valley Dawn Permaculture Farm has this week been successful in obtaining Advanced Ecotourism certification through Eco Tourism Australia. Joining the growing… Read more »
Stanage Bay shines this Sunday, 12th February at 5:30pm on Channel 9’s My Way
Posted on February 7th, 2023
It’s a fisherman’s dream, with a laid-back ambience demanding peace, quiet and relaxation, and this Sunday at 5.30pm, Channel 9’s My Way is sharing the slice of paradise that is Stanage Bay with the nation. Watch the promo below. Commissioned… Read more »
