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Aussie families flock to remote campground in search of $10,000 treasure
Aussie families are flocking to a remote campground with the hope of unearthing their very own treasure. During peak tourist season, Simon Harrison, who manages O'Briens Creek Campground in Far North Queensland, said it's not unusual for gleeful travellers to run up and show him the potentially valuable gemstone hidden in their hand. 'You get the disappointment where they think they've got something, and then you get the ones where they've got a real good treasure,' he told Yahoo News. Every year, the campground near Mount Surprise attracts thousands of visitors from around the country and overseas with the lure of possibly discovering a valuable stone in the designated nearby fossicking area. 'People start turning up over Easter… when the weather starts getting cooler, then you get all the fossickers coming out because they don't want to be digging in the heat,' Simon said. Since taking over the job in 2017, Simon said he's watched 'the demographic of the park change from fossickers only' to lots of young families with 'camper trailers and kiddies'. 'They can do their yabbying and all the kids have got all their little paddle boards,' he told Yahoo. And for the price of a night's stay and a one-month fossicking licence — which costs just under $10 for an individual and $13 for a family — they can have a crack at unearthing a pricey piece of history. Man's 'very rare' find at famous campground after digging for six hours 🧍♂️ Gold prospector's incredible find in 'remote' Aussie bush: 'Amazed' 💎 Man's incredibly rare discovery in Aussie dirt after wild weather Aussie campers make 'fantastic' discoveries after heavy rainfall While there are 'good finds' every year, the campground manager revealed travellers had recently made several 'fantastic' discoveries. 'We've had really good rains the last four years so there's been a lot of movement in the creek,' he explained. 'Your money stone here is aquamarine. It's rarer than the others, but there's some good aquamarine finds.' One of the most valuable stones he has seen so far was a 96-carat aquamarine that was 'perfectly clear, perfectly coloured', and worth roughly $10,000. However, the main stone that visitors are chasing is topaz. 'O'Briens Creek is known for the big blues that you can get here, and the different quartz. We get smokey quartz, we get citrine, we get amethyst.' But for Simon, the real prize is the people. 'You get the good experiences with the people. I get the joy of being able to see the stuff as it comes in, and then I post it [online] so everyone else can see it.' Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
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Princes and Capri-Sun partnership boosts UK production
Princes Group, a UK-based soft drinks manufacturer, has officially inaugurated four new production lines at its Bradford facility in England. The Bradford site, which is Princes' largest soft drinks production facility in the UK, has now fully operationalised its new lines as part of the £15m ($20.14m) partnership with Capri-Sun, which is known for children's beverages. This strategic alliance, which began in April 2024, aims to produce over 250 million Capri-Sun juice pouches annually and is seen as a significant step towards sustainable packaging. The partnership has already had a positive impact on the local economy, creating 50 new jobs in anticipation of the increased demand. Production commenced in late 2024, with the site now boasting 12 active production lines, catering to a variety of soft drink products such as dilutes, carbonates, and ready-to-drink offerings. As part of the transition, Capri-Sun has introduced new lightweight monomaterial drink pouches, which reportedly boast the lowest carbon dioxide footprint among beverage containers globally. Additionally, the site has implemented tethered caps on 330ml pouches, reducing packaging waste by 14%, aligning with the goal of establishing Capri-Sun as a sustainable children's soft drinks brand in the UK. The launch event was attended by Princes CEO Simon Harrison and Capri-Sun CEO Roland Weening, who provided tours of the facility. The new production includes classic Capri-Sun flavours alongside products such as Cola Zero and Monster Alarm Zero, with the Bradford site being the first globally to produce these new flavours. Capri Sun group supply chain vice-president Stefan Seiss said: 'This collaboration represents a significant step in meeting growing demand in the UK market. "The transition of production lines to Bradford reflects the successful cooperation between supply chain and engineering teams from both companies, ensuring a top-tier production setup to support Capri-Sun's expansion in the UK." Princes aims to achieve a significant 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2032, a testament to the partnership's potential to drive substantial improvements across the sector. Princes drinks group commercial director Andy Hargraves said: 'We are thrilled to make Bradford the UK home for Capri-Sun pouches, a testament to our commitment to product innovation and operational excellence. "This partnership not only creates new jobs but also aligns with our sustainability goals, leveraging our expertise to meet evolving consumer demands." "Princes and Capri-Sun partnership boosts UK production" was originally created and published by Packaging Gateway, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
