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Killer Queen Experience set to bring ‘A Kind of Magic’ to Great Keppel Island

It’s the 2-hour live tribute that has delivered sold out shows in the UK, Norway, Singapore, Russia, India, and Australia, and now the popular Queen tribute is ready to rock Great Keppel Island on 18th February. With an uncanny resemblance… Read more »

Local sculptures snaps up a bronze at Australian Street Art Awards

Twenty-nine public art experiences have been recognised as the best in the country for art-loving visitors at the Australian Street Art Awards, with the Capricorn Coast’s newest sculptures taking out a bronze award in the ‘Best Landmark Sculpture’ category. Brendon… Read more »

True blue Aussie gem, Mount Hay features this Sunday at 5:30pm on Ch. 9’s My Way

Watch the promo here – youtu.be/p0ADbhJWOM0 First opened to the public in 1974, Mount Hay Gemstone Tourist Park is known for its 120 million year old Thundereggs and Spherulitic Rhyolite, and this Sunday at 5:30pm on Channel 9’s My Way,… Read more »

Community information sessions for Yeppoon Road upgrade

The final design for the $80 million Rockhampton–Yeppoon Road, Yeppoon Road upgrade will be on display at community information sessions this month. In addition to the final design, community members will be able to see the project’s features and benefits… Read more »

Crimson Finch Brewery spreads its wings in the heart of Yeppoon

A little birdy told us there’s a new microbrewery on the horizon… and the team from Crimson Finch Brewery are proud to confirm the word on the ‘tweet’. The Capricorn Coast’s newest brewing company bestowing refreshing beers that are simply… Read more »

High Valley Dawn Permaculture Farm achieves Advanced Ecotourism accreditation

With a powerful ethos of ‘earth care, people care, fair share’, together with an ever-evolving, self-sustaining community model, High Valley Dawn Permaculture Farm has this week been successful in obtaining Advanced Ecotourism certification through Eco Tourism Australia. Joining the growing… Read more »

Stanage Bay shines this Sunday, 12th February at 5:30pm on Channel 9’s My Way

It’s a fisherman’s dream, with a laid-back ambience demanding peace, quiet and relaxation, and this Sunday at 5.30pm, Channel 9’s My Way is sharing the slice of paradise that is Stanage Bay with the nation. Watch the promo below. Commissioned… Read more »

Central Queensland Update on AusIndustry Grants, Programs and Events: February 2023

Included in this update is the following: AusIndustry’s Central Queensland Regional Manager is available if you have questions or require further information in regards the programs and initiatives outlined below, and is happy assist businesses should they be interested in… Read more »

YEPP… the proof’s in the can. We love our local beer here on the Capricorn Coast!

With their first anniversary approaching in March 2023, YEPP Brewing Co’s founders, Justin and Tanya from YEPP Brewing Co. are getting the ‘hop’ on the explosive craft beer industry, installing a brand new three-vessel brewhouse to double their production capacity…. Read more »

Yurika: Leading the charge in smart transport

As Yurika powers possibility for a cleaner, greener future, it also pioneers the deployment of electric charging infrastructure across Australia. In addition to recognised work delivered through the Queensland Electric Superhighway, Yurika continues to make impressive leaps forward with a… Read more »