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Small business can apply for $10,000 – first in best dressed, so be quick!

Under the $100 Million Small Business Adaption Grant Program, small businesses can apply for a grant of up to $10,000. Grants can be used for: financial, legal and other professions marketing and communications activities (I am investigating this to see… Read more »

Public ferries return to Great Keppel Island from this Friday 22nd May

Following months of suspended public services, two key ferry operators to Great Keppel Island are today preparing their plans to return to the high seas from this Friday (22nd May), following their stamp of approval from State Government to resume… Read more »

Businesses open 1st June (Stage 2)

The following businesses have, or will, re-open as part of Stage 2 of the COVID recovery. Further information will be posted as it comes to hand. Click here for businesses which re-opened from 15th May, including restaurants and cafes. All… Read more »

Businesses opening 15th May (Stage 1)

The following businesses will re-open from 15th May as part of Stage 1 of the COVID recovery. Restaurants will be open for up to 10 diners. Further information will be posted as it comes to hand. Click here for businesses… Read more »

Launch of new multi-media campaign inspires locals to book now and holiday soon!

“There is no question that when a tourist comes and visits a destination, those dollars get spread right through the economy.’ – Grant Cassidy, Empire Apartment Hotel We have proved in the past that strong roots weather the toughest storms,… Read more »