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Cheers, Wine & Spirit Bottles Now Included In Containers For Change
Posted on October 31st, 2023
Plastic Free CQ welcomes the inclusion of wine and spirit bottles in the container for change program. From 1 November 2023, wine and spirit bottles will be included in the container for the change scheme in Queensland. All glass wine… Read more »
German science reporter, documentary filmmaker and book author visits the Southern Great Barrier Reef
Posted on October 31st, 2023
With a desire to learn more about the Southern Great Barrier Reef and the work of local researchers, Master Reef Guides and scientists along the way, Lars Abromeit from Germany spent time discovering parts of the Barrier Reef that make… Read more »
Passionate accommodation managers purchase Yeppoon’s Villa Mar Colina
Posted on October 30th, 2023
The Capricorn Coast’s laid-back vibes, warm and welcoming community, and sophisticated charm have further ignited passion in Oshen Yeppoon’s Andrea and Will Stokje, leading to their recent purchase of Villa Mar Colina. Snapping up the Mediterranean style accommodation earlier this… Read more »
Southern Great Barrier Reef named Finalists for Excellence in Tourism Awards
Posted on October 25th, 2023
The Southern Great Barrier Reef (SGBR), one of Australia’s most ecologically significant and exciting emerging leisure destinations, has been announced as a finalist in “Partner of the Year” category of the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) Awards for excellence in… Read more »
Rookwood Weir site visit
Posted on October 25th, 2023
On Friday 20th of October Sunwater hosted a visit to Rookwood Weir for Capricorn Enterprise and our industry guests. Sunwater’s Jay Merritt hosted the tour and provided insights into the innovative engineering techniques that were used to build the weir,… Read more »
Energy, Infrastructure, Health, Education, and Agriculture highlighted at 2023 Major Projects and Industry Forum
Posted on October 24th, 2023
“This part of Queensland is in our DNA.” – Mick Crowe, Bravus Mining and Resources. Last Thursday 19th October, Frenchville Sports Club became a hive of activity, as key information relating to health, education, agriculture, and energy, together with regional… Read more »
2023 Best in Business Awards ‘People’s Choice’ voting now open!
Posted on October 24th, 2023
Nominations have been tallied and voting is NOW OPEN for the 2023 Best in Business Awards People’s Choice category. (Voting link – capricorniachamber.com.au/vote-now-for-your-peoples-choice-winner/) With 30 popular local businesses vying to take out gold in this prestigious category, Capricorn Enterprise, together… Read more »
Key international Aussie Specialists visit the Southern Great Barrier Reef!
Posted on October 18th, 2023
Over the weekend, ten (10) key international travel agents from the UK, France and Italy visited our destination as part of their Southern Great Barrier Reef five day adventure, with a host from both Tourism Australia and Tourism and Events… Read more »
Landmark National Skills Agreement between Australian and Queensland Governments
Posted on October 17th, 2023
A five-year National Skills Agreement (NSA) developed under principles agreed by National Cabinet, will embed national cooperation and strategic investment in Queensland’s vocational education and training sector. States and Territories successfully sought a longer-term Commonwealth funding agreement with a five-year… Read more »
Yeppoon’s Crimson Finch Brewery locks in a grand opening!
Posted on October 17th, 2023
It’s time to start working up a thirst Yeppoon… Crimson Finch Brewery will swing open its doors from midday on Friday 20th October. After more than 12 months of ‘beerstorming’, hard work and dedication, head brewer and co-founder Carl Legros… Read more »
