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Nominations open for Qld’s Top Tourism Town and Top Tour Guide đ
Posted on February 6th, 2024
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Queensland Top Tourism Town Awards! Throw your support behind our regional destinations by nominating a town you think is worthy of state-wide recognition. Presented by QTIC, they’re calling on tourism operators, organisations and locals… Read more »
Rockhampton Railyards Rejuvenation – Have your say
Posted on February 6th, 2024
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is rejuvenating the Rockhampton Railyards. TMR has developed a Draft Master Plan for the site’s Heritage Precinct. The Draft Master Plan presents a concept design to open up the historic Roundhouse for… Read more »
Capricorn Coastâs Stir & Stitch features on Channel 9âs My Way this Sunday 11th Feb
Posted on February 5th, 2024
A little love of the community in which she lives has caused a stir among the Capricorn Coast, and this Sunday 11th February, founder of Yeppoonâs Stir & Stitch, Amanda Rickard shares her story on Channel 9âs popular lifestyle show… Read more »
Successful applicants announced for latest round of QDEP funding
Posted on February 5th, 2024
Events continue to play a huge role in our regionâs visitor economy, and the Capricorn Coast regionâs 2024 annual events calendar is once again jam-packed with a diversity of festivity. The Queensland Destination Events Program (QDEP) provides funding for events… Read more »
Capricorn Caves Unveils “Kids Free February”: Elevating Family Connections through Accessible Adventures
Posted on February 2nd, 2024
Capricorn Caves, renowned for its extraordinary subterranean experiences, proudly introduces ‘Kids Free February,’ a groundbreaking campaign dedicated to strengthening family bonds through accessible and affordable adventures. Recognising the essence of family time, ‘Kids Free February’ is their sincere effort to… Read more »
Bonza marks milestone of first year making air travel more affordable and saving Aussies millions
Posted on January 31st, 2024
Australiaâs only independent low-cost carrier Bonza is celebrating a year since taking to Aussie skies to democratise air travel across the country. Bonza revealed that during the past year it has saved Aussie travellers over $125 million by delivering upon… Read more »
Rockhampton Ring Road local content
Posted on January 31st, 2024
To maximise local engagement, Local Buy targets are embedded in the contract, and throughout the contract development process the importance of engaging local businesses and resources has been prioritised with the contractor joint ventures. Within less than 10 weeks of… Read more »
Rockhampton Ring Road Fully Funded
Posted on January 30th, 2024
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Premier Steven Miles yesterday celebrated construction progress on the $1.73 billion Rockhampton Ring Road â a project that is now fully funded by both levels of government. The commitment will deliver the full 17.4 km… Read more »
So whatâs in a (Local Government Authority) Name?
Posted on January 30th, 2024
Across Queensland there have been a variety of changes to the name of various local governments to better reflect localities and support destination branding. In regards to the Gold Coast City Council, in 1958 the main reason that the name… Read more »
Newly renovated Capricorn Coast Motel has paradise in the âpalmâ of their hands
Posted on January 30th, 2024
Cleverly aligning their brand with a classic symbol depicting a sun-drenched, flop and drop holiday â the tropical palm tree â Kinka Palms Motel is pleased to announce the completion of their recent renovations which have incorporated modern, boutique-style finishes to their… Read more »
