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The Alley opened its doors Monday 30th May

It’s the Yeppoon business on Normanby Street that is laced with great history and local memories, and now, it’s about to become one of the hottest hangouts in town. Catering to the dine in and on the go customer, effortlessly… Read more »

Capricorn Coast street art comes to life in new art trail featuring augmented reality

Immerse yourself in the Capricorn Coast’s many amazing street art murals and watch them come to life, as part of an exciting new art trail featuring augmented reality. Keep a lookout for QR codes near the existing murals from Yeppoon… Read more »

My Way shares the colourful story of local artist, Jet James

Jet’s story on My Way can be seen here – https://www.9now.com.au/my-way/season-4/clip-cl01tt28f005x0ommoix12xza After moving to Rockhampton at the age of 19, Jet James made a decision to put his heart and soul into what he did best, and soon became an… Read more »

Jeremy Marou shares his backyard with My Way

He is a musician, youth worker and grandnephew of land rights advocate, Eddie ‘Koiki’ Mabo. With a proud Torres Strait Islander heritage, popular local Jeremy Marou was delighted to spend two days with the crew from Channel 9’s lifestyle program,… Read more »

Keppel Bay Sailing Club is full of activities these holidays

The festive season may have come and gone, but the team at Keppel Bay Sailing Club is still in party mode, with the month of January jam-packed full of fun and entertainment for the whole family! Whether you are chasing… Read more »

Events bring destination to life in October

Get ready for a massive October across the Capricorn and Southern Great Barrier Reef destination as a huge line up of events embracing culture, cuisine, creativity and more kick off. From fishing to arts, entertainment to sweet pines, if you… Read more »

Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast plays host to a celebration of major festivals and events

Our destination sure knows how to throw a great party and following a cracker CQ University Village Festival earlier in August this year, Central Queenslanders are now gearing up with festival fever as a suite of celebrations mark our calendars… Read more »

House hunters blow into the Capricorn Coast

Following avid home seekers around the world, the smash-hit series House Hunters International (HHI) landed on the Capricorn Coast on Thursday 9th July, spending four days exploring our exciting family-friendly destination and showcasing it’s beauty to the rest of the… Read more »

Families set to rediscover Aussie holidays in 2020: Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast Region is trending

Wotif research reveals over half (53%) of Aussies believe we need to make the most of 2020 and support local Australian tourism 3 in 4 families (76%) will now place greater importance on Australian travel, even when international travel restrictions… Read more »

Chase away the winter blues this school holidays

The school holidays are here and if you are looking for something to fill your days close to home, here are some cool ideas to warm up your school holiday fun! Have a Whale-y good timeWhen you are a kid… Read more »