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The Alley opened its doors Monday 30th May
Posted on June 1st, 2022
It’s the Yeppoon business on Normanby Street that is laced with great history and local memories, and now, it’s about to become one of the hottest hangouts in town. Catering to the dine in and on the go customer, effortlessly… Read more »
State buys Rockhampton railyards to create rail supply chain manufacturing jobs in Central Qld
Posted on May 31st, 2022
The Queensland Government has completed the purchase of the Rockhampton railyards from Aurizon in a major step towards creating more rail supply chain manufacturing jobs in Central Queensland. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said planning had begun to determine the best use… Read more »
New tour company kicks off in Carnarvon Gorge
Posted on May 24th, 2022
With a role of guiding visitors through one of the most spectacular locations in Australia, Caity and Christian Bom from CQ Tours are ready to share their passion, knowledge, and beautiful backyard of Nyanda Station and Carnarvon Gorge National Park… Read more »
Empire Rockhampton, Kortes Resort, Island View Caravan Park and Fisherman’s Beach Holiday Park announce 2022 Travelers’ Choice Awards
Posted on May 24th, 2022
TripAdvisor – the world’s largest travel guidance platform has announced the 2022 Travelers’ Choice Awards, with Empire Rockhampton, Kortes Resort, Island View Caravan Park and Fisherman’s Beach Holiday Park taking out wins for our destination. Based on millions of reviews… Read more »
Bonza pens an open letter to Australian travellers as it prepares for wheels-up
Posted on May 24th, 2022
Australia’s new and only independent low-cost airline is taking off in 2022, enabling Australians to explore more of their own backyard at low-cost prices. Bonza’s initial route map includes 27 routes to 17 destinations including Rockhampton. Bonza has released an… Read more »
Iconic local Jeremy Marou fronts Capricorn Enterprise’s 2022 Top Tourism Town entry
Posted on May 10th, 2022
Voting has commenced for Queensland Tourism Industry Council’s 2022 Top Tourism Town Awards and Capricorn Enterprise is calling on the local community to vote for Yeppoon as their favourite town. Falling just shy of first place to Noosa in 2021,… Read more »
Plastic Free Places hits 11 million pieces of Single Use Plastics Removed
Posted on May 3rd, 2022
In the five years since its inception, the Plastic Free Places (PFP) program, run by the Boomerang Alliance, has eliminated, or removed over 11 million single use takeaway plastic items from use. That includes plastic straws, cutlery, coffee cups, lids,… Read more »
Unemployment rates falling across the region
Posted on April 27th, 2022
Advertise your vacancies on the Work in Central Queensland platform As unemployment across the Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton region dropped to 5.1% in December 2021, a rate not seen in more than 10 years, finding the right employee for your… Read more »
Poinciana on point with new upgrades
Posted on April 12th, 2022
Poinciana Tourist Park, centrally located in Cooee Bay, Yeppoon, has long been an ideal stop for big rigs, caravans, campervans, tents, and those seeking basic cabin accommodation. But since changing hands in 2021, the Park has undergone significant changes, taking… Read more »
A new partnership to promote, present and protect our natural assets
Posted on April 12th, 2022
Nature and tourism go hand in hand. Our international and domestic visitors are increasingly seeking wide open spaces and experiences that bring them closer to the natural environment. From our savannahs to our rainforests and Great Barrier Reef, the importance of… Read more »
