Australian Nature Guides provide USA students with a taste of Carnarvon
Posted on May 20th, 2020
BY CAPRICORN ENTERPRISE The usual silence, peace, and remote tranquillity that the Sandstone Wilderness landscape is renowned for has not been critically altered in recent months, but creativity and innovation has been ringing louder than ever for Carnarvon Gorge based… Read more
Fossicking returns
Posted on May 17th, 2020
MEDIA STATEMENT FROM QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT We’ve got a real gem for you! All Queensland fossicking areas re-opened from 11.59pm Friday, 15 May 2020. Do you dig it?! But don’t forget, we all still need to do our bit – continue… Read more
Dams and weir facilities re-open to public
Posted on May 16th, 2020
BY SUNWATER Sunwater has re-opened additional facilities at its recreation areas, dams, lakes and weirs. Members of the public will be able to access Sunwater-managed toilets, shower blocks and BBQ facilities in day use areas from midday Friday 15 May…. Read more
Visitor Centre re-opens
Posted on May 15th, 2020
Tourism recovery in the Central Highlands has taken a step in the right direction, with the re-opening of the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) in Emerald. Eased COVID-19 restrictions mean the VIC can operate weekdays 10:00am – 4:00pm and weekends 10:00am… Read more
Life after lockdown is finally beginning
Posted on May 14th, 2020
BY TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR PAUL THOMPSON IT’S finally here. Life after lockdown is beginning to take shape with the Queensland Governments Roadmap to easing restrictions hitting Stage 1 on Friday. It is now a game changer for local businesses who… Read more
Digital Art Exhibition
Posted on May 7th, 2020
While we wait for travel restrictions to ease, check out the first online exhibition from the Central Highlands Regional Galleries. It showcases the incredible work and wonderful talent of the artists, photographers, craftworkers and artisans living within our region. The… Read more
Stones with a story
Posted on May 5th, 2020
BY CAPRICORN ENTERPRISE Sapphires are part of our Australian heritage and are internationally recognised amongst the world’s most precious gemstones. Apart from their remarkable physical attributes, the stone is appreciated for holding excellent metaphysical properties. It will help in bringing… Read more
Seqwater and Sunwater dams to reopen
Posted on April 28th, 2020
MEDIA STATEMENT FROM QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT The Palaszczuk Government today announced that all Seqwater and Sunwater dams and recreation areas will re-open to the public for day use from Saturday, May 2, following a relaxation in guidelines from the Chief Health… Read more