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Crimson Finch Brewery spreads its wings in the heart of Yeppoon
Posted on February 8th, 2023
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
Posted on February 8th, 2023
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
Posted on February 7th, 2023
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
Posted on February 7th, 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 »
National Experience Content Initiative
Posted on January 30th, 2023
The National Experience Content Initiative was a $12 million content creation initiative aimed at supporting tourism businesses across Australia in their recovery and driving increased visitation by helping them to better market their experiences and attractions. Of the 1500 tourism… Read more »
The end of an era for Keppel Bay Sailing Club’s Clubhouse
Posted on January 24th, 2023
This Sunday 29th January, the Keppel Bay Sailing Club’s Clubhouse (beachfront) will celebrate its last day of public trade, as work commences on their exciting new redevelopment. An integral project for the Capricorn Coast and broader region, the long-awaited upgrades… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »