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The wait is over as the CQ University Village Festival kicks off

The Capricorn Coast will come to life this weekend, with the launch of the 2022 CQ University Village Festival. The Speakeasy Prohibition Party headlines Friday’s celebration at Yeppoon Town Hall, transforming the venue to a Roaring 20’s Speakeasy, featuring a… Read more »

The Countdown is on! Just 9 days until the CQUniversity Village Festival wows the Capricorn Coast!

Put your best dancing shoes on and pull out those paintbrushes – this year’s Village Festival is set to be one of the best yet – with ten action packed days of entertainment bring the Capricorn Coast to life! Kicking… Read more »

Rockhampton takes the ‘kamiza’ for 2022 Australian Karate Federation National Championships

With a history tracing back some 1400 years, the popular martial arts discipline of Karate has its sights firmly set on the Beef Capital, with over 600 competitors from across the country ready to vie for the honour of being… Read more »

Beef Australia welcomes new Event Manager

In a bid to deliver another record-breaking event in 2024, Beef Australia has today welcomed aboard their newest team member and Event Manager, Tash Bury. Beef Australia CEO Simon Irwin says the organisation is excited to have Tash joining their… Read more »

Step back to the 1920’s at CQUniversity Village Festival opening night

The CQUniversity Village Festival is opening with a flapping good time on Friday 5th August as the Speakeasy Prohibition Party kicks off Central Queensland’s premier music, arts and culture celebration. Now in it’s 19th year, the CQUniversity Village Festival is… Read more »

The Yeppoon Triathlon Festival

Early-bird registrations for this year’s Yeppoon Triathlon Festival close on the 19th June, so anyone planning or even contemplating this event is encouraged to get organised, commit and register now. The event, which is being held over the weekend of… Read more »

Call Out for support crew: Swim Around Keppel 2022

Upcoming open water swim offers family fun day on Great Keppel Island With the annual Swim Around Keppel just 8 weeks away, Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th July 2022 on Great Keppel Island, day visitors are encouraged to book their… Read more »

The Great Keppel Island Trail Run / Hike

Register now – Event on Sunday 12th June 2022 Central Queensland’s most spectacular running/hiking event is happening on June 12 at Great Keppel Island. Registrations are still open, but time is running out. This event caters to both trail runners… Read more »

Swim Around Keppel Returns July 2022 – Family fun on the Capricorn Coast

One of Australia’s longest swimming marathons is back for another splash in 2022, as Swim Around Keppel (SAK) returns to our Keppel Bay waters on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th July. This one-of-a-kind event will see swimmers from all around… Read more »

Fire up your engines this Easter in Rockhampton

Tyres will burn, street drags will take over the city, and drifting champs will send it sideways at the greatest horsepower party Rockhampton has ever seen. Get fired up for three days of high-octane automotive awesomeness over the 2022 Easter… Read more »