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Plastic free July in Central Queensland
Posted on July 13th, 2021
This #plasticfreejuly we are pledging to give NO LOVE TO LITTER …… ever! Plastic Free CQ want you to join them and us, #nolovetolitter and choose to refuse single-use. Take the pledge #nolovetolitter and refuse to like or share images of single-use litter. For… Read more »
Small business help, support and grant resources
Posted on July 13th, 2021
Small business can access a variety of resources from the Queensland Government. Small Business Help & Support, designed by the Office of the Queensland Small Business Commission as a living document with information, support, services and assistance of relevance to… Read more »
Update on the Queensland Government’s Zero Emission Vehicle Initiatives
Posted on July 6th, 2021
Following the announcement of the development of a new Queensland Zero Emission Vehicle Strategy (ZEV), the Queensland Government is engaging with the community to inform the development of the strategy. We would encourage you to make a written submission (email… Read more »
State-funded works complete Yeppoon’s Station Quarter
Posted on July 6th, 2021
Works on Yeppoon’s heritage-listed Station Quarter are now complete. The almost $1 million in works included repairs to the railway building and a new shared path linking a missing connection in the Capricorn Coast Pineapple Rail Trail. These works were… Read more »
Last minute availability at local island paradise
Posted on July 6th, 2021
One of Australia’s best sub-tropical islands, our tiny eco-friendly gem, which is often booked with southerners at this time of year, is up for grabs for Queensland travellers. Pumpkin Island is an absolute bucket list item for many, however, due… Read more »
Taste Capricorn Coast officially launched
Posted on July 6th, 2021
Capricorn Enterprise, in partnership with Livingstone Shire Council proudly launched Taste Capricorn Coast this week at High Valley Dawn Permaculture Farm Yeppoon. The project, which was funded as part of the Australian Government’s Bushfire Recovery Initiative to support the region… Read more »
Bravus has struck coal
Posted on June 29th, 2021
Bravus has struck coal for the first time at the Carmichael mine in Queensland’s Galilee Basin, with production operations at the site one step closer to commencing. Announcing the striking of coal, Bravus Mining and Resources CEO David Boshoff, said,… Read more »
Destination proudly welcomes third Master Reef Guide
Posted on June 28th, 2021
Offering over 10 years of PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) certified experience, together with a genuine passion and love for her beautiful backyard, Keppel Dive owner and operator Lyndsay Appleton has recently become the third Master Reef Guide gracing… Read more »
Tourism Minister ground proofs Great Keppel Island
Posted on June 24th, 2021
Earlier this week, Queensland’s Minister for Resources, Scott Stewart announced that the transfer of the Great Keppel Island resort leases from Tower Holdings to Altum Property Group would not proceed based on the Financial Management Capability Assessment (FMCA). In response,… Read more »
Single-Use Plastic Ban in Queensland
Posted on June 23rd, 2021
From September 1 2021, certain single-use plastic items will be banned in Qld, including plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery, plates, bowls and expanded polystyrene cups and containers. The Qld Government has contracted the Boomerang Alliance* to conduct a series of early evening forums across the… Read more »
