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Queensland Brides Magazine features a local Great Keppel Island wedding
Posted on March 28th, 2023
Ben and Brooke Weir tied the knot back in 2022, starting their happy ever after at our stunning barefoot paradise, Great Keppel Island. Showcasing just how simplistically magical the Keppel Bay Island is for beauty and romance, Queensland Brides Magazine… Read more »
National Regionalisation Roadshow kicks off in Stawell
Posted on March 28th, 2023
The Regional Australia Institute (RAI) CEO Liz Ritchie will launch the national Regionalisation Roadshow in Stawell this week – helping local leaders of Northern Grampians tackle the issues holding their country towns back. The Regionalisation Roadshow will head around… Read more »
Grants open to support businesses in 2023 Year of Accessible Tourism
Posted on March 21st, 2023
Yesterday (Tuesday, 21 March 2023) the Honourable Stirling Hinchliffe MP, Minister for Tourism, Innovation and Sport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympics and Paralympics Sport and Engagement announced the opening of two grants under the $10 million Accessible Tourism… Read more »
Delivering stability for our regions
Posted on March 21st, 2023
In welcome news, the Australian Government has directed almost 600 additional staff to the processing of the visas including towards 887 Skilled Regional Visa applications. The Government has halved the backlog of 887 visas – which provide permanent residency to… Read more »
Powerful new Alliance champions regional Australia
Posted on March 21st, 2023
More than 30 CEOs from the most influential peak bodies in the country have today joined forces in Canberra, for the historic launch of the National Alliance for Regionalisation. Established by the Regional Australia Institute (RAI), CEO Liz Ritchie says… Read more »
New Rockhampton CQUniversity School of Mining to support future training needs of resources sector
Posted on March 21st, 2023
A new multi-million-dollar CQUniversity facility in Rockhampton is set to support the future training, workforce and research needs of the resources sector. The School of Mining at the Rockhampton North campus will deliver the Central Queensland region with a world-class… Read more »
It’s tourism gold for Fun over 50 Holidays with Queensland dominating at the Australian Tourism Awards!
Posted on March 21st, 2023
One of the many Queenslanders receiving gold at the Australian Tourism Awards was Toni Brennan who commenced her business, Fun Over 50 Holidays – Immersive Tours and Adventures, in Yeppoon in 2002. Now based in Brisbane, offering tours nationally and… Read more »
Gumnut Glen Cabins under new management!
Posted on March 14th, 2023
Nestled amongst a tranquil bushland setting, only 1.8 kilometres from Yeppoon, sits Gumnut Glen Cabins. The perfect getaway for families, couples and solo travellers, Gumnut Glen provides the best of both worlds – the peace and seclusion of a leafy… Read more »
Congratulations Stage and Audio – 40 years!
Posted on March 14th, 2023
Congratulations to Stage and Audio as they celebrate four decades in business. Their hard work, dedication, and perseverance has earned the support and loyalty of their valued customers, partners, and employees. Here’s to another 40 years in business, we can’t… Read more »
Country on Keppel completes line-up of stars
Posted on March 14th, 2023
ADAM BRANDLYN BOWTELL | MATT CORNELL | JAMES BLUNDELLMELANIE DYER | CAITLYN SHADBOLT | DANNY PHEGANTONY COOK & THE BLUNDELL BROS | ZAC CROSS BANDBROOKE SUPPLE | KATE MAHOOD | DENVAH2021 GREEN BROTHERS COUNTRY ON KEPPEL TALENT SEARCH WINNER ALICE… Read more »
