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Year of Accessible Tourism – Free online accessible tourism training sessions

As part of the 2023 Year of Accessible Tourism, Get Skilled Access on behalf of the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport will deliver free online accessible tourism training sessions for tourism businesses across the state including: Accessibility Grant Application… Read more »

LIVE, LOUD, LOCAL – a free live music event on beautiful Great Keppel Island

LIVE – nothing better than live music LOUD – sorry I can’t hear you Bang bang bang on the door baby Knock a little louder sugar LOCAL – proud and talented local CQ musicians Sunday 28/5/23 10.00am to 4.00pm 4… Read more »

Livingstone Shire Electric Vehicle information

Livingstone Shire Council have made some updates to our Electric Vehicle fact sheet and have also put together an EV Attraction sheet, showing what they have been up to in terms of encouraging the transition to EV’s locally and also… Read more »

Queensland Tourism Awards – Nomination information session tomorrow Thursday 25 May

If you’re thinking of entering the 2023 Queensland Tourism Awards, don’t miss the Queensland Tourism Industry Council’s (QTIC) free one-hour online information session Thursday 25 May from 10am. Whether you’re a first-time entrant or a seasoned nominee aiming for Gold this… Read more »

2023-24 Federal Budget Update

Message from Minister for Trade and Tourism Earlier this month the Treasurer handed down the Albanese Government’s second budget. This budget is restrained and responsible, it creates opportunities for more Australians while addressing the immediate challenges we are facing.The Government… Read more »

Carnarvon Gorge takes 6th place in Best Hikes in the World list!

Explore! Releases New Data on the Best Hikes in the World Explore!, the leading adventure travel company, is proud to announce the release of new data on the best hikes in the world. The 35 best hiking trails on their… Read more »

Inkerman Creek Boat Ramp

Key project milestones The new $3.8 million recreational boating facility at Inkerman Creek boat ramp at Port Alma has been officially opened, doubling the number of new boat ramp facilities. Delivered by TMR’s Maritime Safety Queensland, it is a single-lane,… Read more »

Australian Traveller features Yeppoon as Number 8 in their 100 Towns list

Yeppoon is Number 8 in the 100 list in Australian Traveller’s “Towns” section and is featured on both the website and in the magazine. This is the perfect placement that will attract audiences looking for inspiration on new regional town… Read more »

Register for local and online workshops

Rockhampton Contract Delivery Workshop You’ve had tendering success and won the contract – now what? It has been a long tender process and now you need to successfully deliver on the contract. Attend our Contract Delivery Workshop to find out… Read more »

Rubyvale’s time to sparkle!

The 2023 Queensland Top Tourism Town Awards are on again, and this year, our hidden ‘gem’ in the Central Queensland Highlands – Rubyvale, is vying for the Tiny Town gold. Rubbing shoulders with some of Queensland’s other tourism hotspots including… Read more »