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Reef Distillers Triumphs at the International Wine and Spirits Competition
Posted on June 4th, 2024
Yeppoon’s home-grown organic gin and vodka distillery – Reef Distillers has achieved remarkable success at the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) in London, securing three prestigious awards. Their Coral Sea Gin was honored with a Spirit Bronze 2024 Award,… Read more »
Yeppoon’s Crimson Finch Brewery soars into the world of canned beer
Posted on June 4th, 2024
t’s time to ‘raise a can’ to craftsmanship, community, and the pursuit of exceptional beer as the Capricorn Coast’s newest craft brewery, Crimson Finch, announces a significant milestone just seven months after swinging open their doors to the public for… Read more »
Important changes to Queensland housing legislation
Posted on June 4th, 2024
The Queensland Parliament passed the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Amendment Bill 2024 and the Homes for Queenslanders rental reforms in May. The Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Amendment Bill 2024 will have a major impact on a small number of caravan parks. In contrast, the Homes for Queenslanders rental reforms… Read more »
Queensland is Bluey’s world for real life!
Posted on June 2nd, 2024
Queensland is Bluey’s world – for real life. View the 30 second videos here – 9×16 4×5 That’s the latest major tourism marketing offensive from Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) is kicking off today, in its biggest campaign in more… Read more »
Post ATE famil to the Capricorn Coast region wows agents!
Posted on May 28th, 2024
First time visitors to Rockhampton, Yeppoon and Great Keppel Island were wowed by the diversity of the Capricorn Coast region! Pacific House Travel (Germany) and Helloworld/AOT marketing and sales consultants were thrilled to arrive in our sub tropical destination post… Read more »
Exploring the 2024 Cairns Caravan and Camping Show
Posted on May 28th, 2024
The Capricorn Coast region was represented at the 2024 Cairns Caravan and Camping Show, from the 10th to the 12th of May. This annual event offered a unique opportunity to explore the latest in caravanning and camping gear, destinations and… Read more »
Southern Great Barrier Reef Shines at ATE24!
Posted on May 28th, 2024
The Southern Great Barrier Reef brought the warmth and beauty of Queensland to the heart of a chilly Melbourne winter last week at the 44th Australian Tourism Exchange 2024 (ATE24) following the ATE International Media Marketplace (IMM), with the two events… Read more »
Local events receive QDEP funding
Posted on May 28th, 2024
Successful Queensland Destination Events Program (QDEP) – Round 27 event applicants have been announced by The Hon. Michael Healy MP, Minister for Tourism and Sport. Two eligible event applications were received to QDEP from the Capricorn Coast region and Tourism… Read more »
Farmers2Founders launches new agtech program pathway
Posted on May 28th, 2024
Farmer2Founders has launched a new agtech program pathway in partnership with the Queensland Venture Capital Development Fund (VCDF), managed by Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC). This means they will work directly with QLD agtech and foodtech start-ups to deliver the flagship pre-accelerator program for early-stage… Read more »
Exciting sponsorship opportunities available for 2024 Best in Business Awards
Posted on May 28th, 2024
Now in its fourth year, the Best in Business Awards are returning in 2024, ready to celebrate the achievements of our regional businesses and their amazing people. Held as the very first large scale event at the brand new Keppel Bay… Read more »
