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Central Highlands Youth Week

In celebration of Youth Week 2023 which runs from April 11-17, Council is hosting a Youth Fest event in partnership with local organisations and businesses.

Youth Fest will be held on Saturday 15 April 2023 from 3 pm to 8 pm at the Emerald Skate Park.

Youth Fest is a free event for youth (from grade 6 to age 25).

The event will include mechanical rides, inflatables, sideshow alley games, barbeque, live music, skate and rugby competitions, and a youth chill-out zone.

Free buses to transport youth to and from the event will be provided in:

  • Duaringa, Dingo, Bluff, Blackwater and Comet
  • Tieri, Capella
  • Rubyvale, Sapphire, Anakie
  • Bauhinia, Rolleston, Springsure

Youth Fest is a drug and alcohol-free event.

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