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The Great Queensland Getaway 2.0 sale is on now!

Phase two of Tourism and Events Queensland’s Great Queensland Getaway campaign launched on Sunday 13 February. The $5.2M Great Queensland Getaway campaign is expected to drive large volumes of traffic to Queensland.com from travellers around Australia, with bookings open from… Read more »

Keppel Bay Sailing and Convention Centre jumps significant hoop securing local, award-winning architect

With pre-construction planning commencing late in November 2021, the Keppel Bay Sailing and Convention Centre has further strengthened its position to deliver the state-of-the-art, game-changing facility, securing Yeppoon based architect, Brian Hooper as Project Manager. Boasting over two decades of… Read more »

A ‘hole’ world of Jurassic fun has opened on the Capricorn Coast

Following successful funding through State Government’s Growing Tourism Infrastructure Fund in 2020, the team from Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary have officially opened the first stage of their $800,000 project – Capricorn Dinosaur Mini Golf Yeppoon. “Our team is so excited… Read more »

Congratulations to The Bungalow Yeppoon!

The public have voted! And The Bungalow has won the People’s Choice Award for 2021! The beach side restaurant on the main street in Yeppoon offers a mix of Australian and Mediterranean cuisine, using fresh local produce. The perfect place… Read more »

Congratulations to Bundara Kindergarten and Rocky Sports Club!

BEST RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT When COVID-19 turned everyone’s world upside down – it was no different for Bundara or Rocky Sports Club. The judges awarded a tie for this category as it came to splitting hairs for… Read more »

Congratulations to Jesse Lawton from Smoooth Juice

BEST APPRENTICE/TRAINEE (as nominated by an Employer) Smoooth Juice in Rockhampton have a smooooth operator onboard. Congratulations Jesse on your win! The judges said that Jesse is a highly driven apprentice with a great ‘get things done’ mentality, who strives… Read more »

Congratulations to Shae Monto from Rocky Sports Club

BEST EMPLOYEE (as nominated by an Employer) Congratulations to Shae Monto from Rocky Sports Club! The judges shared that Shae has had a strong positive impact on how the business is run. She has great skills to keep a “helicopter… Read more »

Congratulations to Bundara Kindergarten!

BEST COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE Learning through Play – it’s the Bundara way! Impressively operating for the past 49 years welcoming generations of families, Bundara was chosen because of its commitment to diversity and education for all abilities. They clearly demonstrated an… Read more »

Congratulations to Kennas Chartered Accountants & Kennas Financial Planners

BEST MEDIUM TO LARGE BUSINESS Perfectly balancing 125 years of history with a modern and innovative approach, Kennas Chartered Accountants & Kennas Financial Planners have taken a win in the Best Medium to Large Business categorty. With a strong customer… Read more »

Congratulations to Aquatic Pool & Spa Services!

BEST SMALL TO MEDIUM BUSINESS They are Big on Quality, Big on Service and Small enough to Care. Congratulations to Aquatic Pool & Spa Services on being awarded Best Small to Medium Business in 2021! The judges commented that the… Read more »