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New businesses surging across the region
Posted on January 17th, 2023
A surge in new business registrations across Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast has been revealed in recent Australian Bureau of Statistics data. Registered businesses grew to 8,659 by the end of June 2022 in the region, from 8,136 at the… Read more »
Australian Wedding Awards confirm the Capricorn region as a top wedding destination
Posted on January 17th, 2023
Dedicated to recognising, supporting and rewarding Wedding Businesses that operate in Regional areas of Australia on a truly national stage, the Australian Wedding Awards announced their 2022 winners last week, with a number of Capricorn Coast, Rockhampton and Central Queensland… Read more »
Purple seal of approval: Bonza achieves its licence to fly – direct flights from Melbourne, Cairns, Sunshine Coast and Townsville to Rockhampton
Posted on January 17th, 2023
Bonza, Australia’s only independent low-cost carrier, has been granted its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The airline is now finalising its preparations to go on sale with its first wave of flights out of… Read more »
Capricorn Coast volunteers kick off 2023 with a trip to Hedlow Retreat
Posted on January 17th, 2023
The weather didn’t dampen the spirits of our Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre volunteers last Friday, as they took some time to visit and explore the newly rebranded Hedlow Retreat. The first of many familiarisations (famils) scheduled for 2023, the… Read more »
Have your say on the Rockhampton train station upgrade
Posted on January 17th, 2023
Queensland Rail is inviting the public to have their say on the new multi-million dollar upgrade to Rockhampton train station, with community consultation starting next week with feedback sessions giving the public an opportunity to offer their views on the… Read more »
Kirrenderi: Heart of the Channel Country
Posted on January 17th, 2023
‘Kirrenderri’, the heart of the Channel Country is renowned as an intersection for Aboriginal trade networks that connect the Australian continent. Revelations of the age and scale of sites in this landscape press for a reimagining of the deep history… Read more »
CAPRICORN FILM FESTIVAL 2023 PROGRAM ANNOUNCED
Posted on January 4th, 2023
Central Queensland’s premiere film arts festival returns with new feature film and documentary premieres, art experiences and much more The 2023 Capricorn Film Festival is presented by Livingstone Shire Council, Tourism Events Queensland, Screen Queensland, Regional Arts Australia, Keppel Coast… Read more »
TOURISM MEDIA
Posted on December 21st, 2022
TRAV MEDIA Our yearly subscription enables us to upload media releases and all major events as well as a suite of images. TravMedia has a global reach of 40,000 journalists, travel and public relations professionals in over 10 countries. The… Read more »
Have your say on higher education
Posted on December 14th, 2022
Survey closes Monday 19th December 2022 The Australian Government has announced the development of an Australian Universities Accord to build a long-term plan for Australia’s higher education system. The Department of Education invites individuals (students, Parent or guardian/family member of… Read more »
2022-2023 Queensland Budget update
Posted on December 13th, 2022
Queensland’s economy continues to lead the nation, according to the State’s 2022-23 Budget Update. Queensland’s economy grew 4.4 per cent in 2021-22, stronger than National GDP growth of 3.6 per cent. A record $5.2 billion surplus is now forecast for… Read more »
