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Vale John ‘Marto’ Martin
Posted on November 1st, 2022
On Monday 31st October, we lost local tourism and hospitality legend, the much loved John ‘Marto’ Martin. Marto and his beloved wife, Genevieve, founded Ferns Hideaway Resort, selling the business after 40 years and retiring in February this year. Leaving… Read more »
Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre volunteers get familiar with Great Keppel Island
Posted on October 27th, 2022
The Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre volunteers have been enjoying a two day famil on Great Keppel Island this week. Along with hearing directly from operators and seeing the sights themselves to better showcase the region to visitors, they’ve also… Read more »
Independent Brewers Association say YEPP to the Capricorn Coast
Posted on October 19th, 2022
With over 600 independently-owned breweries across the country, the IPA has recently acknowledged the unique identity and contribution to Australian life from Yeppoon’s only brewery – YEPP Brewing at the 2022 Indies. Our local brewery, located in Hidden Valley, were… Read more »
Dr. Chris Brown and Para-surfer Sam Bloom ride the waves at Surf Lakes Yeppoon – watch Ch 10’s The Living Room this Friday night
Posted on October 19th, 2022
Tune into Channel 10’s The Living Room this Friday from 7.30pm as Dr Chris Brown takes on the waves of Surf Lakes Yeppoon alongside extraordinary para-surfer, and Surf Lakes ambassador, Sam Bloom, after visiting Yeppoon Lagoon and enjoying the village… Read more »
Belly laughs ahoy…
Posted on October 18th, 2022
Central Queensland is about to get a whole lot funnier – with a swag of Australian comedians coming to town this November for the very first Capricorn Coast Comedy Festival! From Emu Park to Yeppoon, in bars, breweries and the… Read more »
Capricorn Enterprise meets with Federal Shadow Cabinet
Posted on October 11th, 2022
With Federal Shadow Cabinet meeting in Rockhampton over the past two days, Capricorn Enterprise CEO Mary Carroll was very pleased to host Federal Shadow Minister for Trade and Tourism Kevin Hogan MP on a whirlwind tour of Rockhampton and the… Read more »
Exercise Wallaby a great success – Singapore Armed Forces Appreciation Dinner
Posted on October 11th, 2022
After a two year hiatus, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) were thrilled with a successful Exercise Wallaby 2022, where 4,000 SAF troops trained at Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area. (SBMTA). Colonel Lim Lit Lam, Deputy Chief Armour Officer/SAF Head Admin… Read more »
Weighing up 30 years of business
Posted on October 5th, 2022
A WISE person once said when one door closes, another opens. More than half a century ago Bill Weigh took his first steps in the motor industry with a small but successful motor dealership in the Brisbane region. After a… Read more »
Luxe modular cabins on route to Poinciana in time for Christmas
Posted on September 28th, 2022
Poinciana Tourist Park in Yeppoon has set their sights on exciting new upgrades to enhance their business and provide an even greater visitor experience for their new and returning guests. Following the introduction of eight glamping tents and an amazing… Read more »
Yeppoon local searches for love on national TV
Posted on September 27th, 2022
While her time on Australia’s reality love series, Farmer Wants a Wife was short, it was most definitely sweet for Capricorn Coast resident Rebecca Palma. In what she states was an overwhelming and very surreal experience, Rebecca was beyond grateful… Read more »
