18-04-2018
Rockhampton is recognised globally as the economic heart of Central Queensland, located on the Tropic of Capricorn, about 600km north of Brisbane and around 1000km south of Cairns. Recognised nationally as the beef capital of Australia, beef produced in Rockhampton is exported across the world. In addition to beef, there are a range of emerging agricultural … Continued
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19-02-2018
The City of Logan is home to more than 300,000 people, from 217 different cultures. It is part of the Greater Brisbane region, and as a city, celebrates its diversity and the rich and varied lifestyle it offers. Logan is a young city with over 40 per cent of residents aged 30 or younger, adding energy … Continued
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18-12-2017
Did you know? Central West Queensland is known for wide open skies and a dry warm climate. The major towns includes Barcaldine, Longreach, Birdsville, Winton and Mount Isa. You can even find dinosaur footprints and fossils near Winton, Australia, camel racing in Boulia and where man meets beast in the Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo. … Continued
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06-11-2017
Did you know? Located 200km north of Brisbane, the Wide Bay Burnett region covers Bundaberg and Fraser Coast. This region is known to have the best whale watching spots in Australia, and it is also home to the beautiful Southern Great Barrier Reef and largest sand island in the world, Fraser Island. The main urban centre is … Continued
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12-10-2017
Did you know? Central Queensland’s major regional centre is Rockhampton, also known as the ‘beef capital of Australia.’ Australia’s national beef expo is held once every three years in Rockhampton and will be held from 6 to 12 May 2018. Rockhampton acts as a business gateway for the mining and agricultural industries, while the Gladstone … Continued
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20-09-2017
Did you know? The Sunshine Coast is only an hour’s drive away from Brisbane and currently has a population of around 300,000. It used to be called the Near North Coast until it was renamed in 1966. It has beautiful beaches, pretty villages and a great stretch of hinterland. The main urban centres include Caloundra, … Continued
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09-08-2017
Did you know? The Mackay Whitsunday region is known for relaxing tropical lifestyle with beautiful beaches, rainforests and national parkland – as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands. The sub-regions include Bowen, Mackay, Hinterland (Moranbah, Nebo, Dysart, Middlemount) and the Whitsundays. Mackay is an hour flight away from Brisbane and has … Continued
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19-06-2017
Did you know? Toowoomba is located 127km or a 90 minute drive west of Brisbane on the crest of the Great Dividing Range and is about 700 metres above sea level. The Darling Downs is located just to the west of Toowoomba making it an important rural and agricultural hub. Toowoomba is considered the capital of … Continued
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11-05-2017
Did you know? Located in the “Dry Tropics” region, Townsville is the main government and business support centre in North Queensland. This region includes Bowen, Ayr and Charters Towers. A beautiful and pedestrian-friendly city, Townsville has Castle Hill at its centre, along with an esplanade with views of the popular Magnetic Island. It also has the … Continued
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07-04-2017
Did you know? The Gold Coast and Hinterlands has over 57 kilometres of coastline and is bordered on its west by world-heritage listed rainforest. Approximately 12,500 new residents move to live on the Gold Coast each year, and it attracts over 12 million visitors. It is not only one of Australia’s favourite holiday destinations, but one of … Continued
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