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Bonza touches down in Rockhampton
Posted on February 27th, 2023
It was a wonderful day at Rockhampton Airport on Friday 24th February as the inaugural Bonza flight from Townsville to Rockhampton touched down. Hundreds of guests joined the celebrations as Bonza CEO, Tim Jordan encouraged everyone to ‘get off the… Read more »
Plastic Free CQ launches Water Refill Network across Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton communities
Posted on February 14th, 2023
It just got a whole heap easier to keep hydrated when you visit Rockhampton Regional Council and Livingstone Shire Council thanks to a map of local water refill locations where you can refill your personal water bottle. Just in time… Read more »
True blue Aussie gem, Mount Hay features this Sunday at 5:30pm on Ch. 9’s My Way
Posted on February 14th, 2023
Watch the promo here – youtu.be/p0ADbhJWOM0 First opened to the public in 1974, Mount Hay Gemstone Tourist Park is known for its 120 million year old Thundereggs and Spherulitic Rhyolite, and this Sunday at 5:30pm on Channel 9’s My Way,… Read more »
Upgraded Rockhampton Airport Terminal Officially Opened
Posted on January 31st, 2023
Rockhampton Airport now boasts an improved traveller experience thanks to recent major upgrades to the terminal and airport security screening. The upgrade delivered new security equipment as well as additional airline lounge facilities, which will improve operational efficiency and enhance… Read more »
Bonza flights to Rocky open from Sunshine Coast, Townsville and Cairns!
Posted on January 31st, 2023
Flights to Rockhampton are open for booking now: Download the App to book your flights: A new era in Queensland tourism and aviation has launched with Sunshine Coast-based Bonza starting flights to and from 17 destinations, including nine in regional… 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 »
Artizan Gluten Free Bakery celebrates 7 years
Posted on January 24th, 2023
After unlocking Rockhampton’s gluten free taste buds seven years ago, Artizan Gluten Free Bakery took the opportunity last week to give themselves three cheers. Driven by their passionate goal to provide quality gluten free bakery products to people all over… 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 »
Purple seal of approval: Bonza achieves its licence to fly – direct flights from Melbourne, Cairns, Sunshine Coast and Townsville to Rockhampton
Posted on January 17th, 2023
Bonza, Australia’s only independent low-cost carrier, has been granted its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The airline is now finalising its preparations to go on sale with its first wave of flights out of… Read more »
Have your say on the Rockhampton train station upgrade
Posted on January 17th, 2023
Queensland Rail is inviting the public to have their say on the new multi-million dollar upgrade to Rockhampton train station, with community consultation starting next week with feedback sessions giving the public an opportunity to offer their views on the… Read more »
