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Queensland Tourism Industry Council free online courses
Posted on October 31st, 2023
As we prepare for the upcoming holiday period, now’s the time to upskill and onboard staff with important tourism-related skills. The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) has partnered with the online learning platform, Typsy, to give you and your business… Read more »
10 Million tonne milestone for Carmichael mine
Posted on October 31st, 2023
Last Friday, 27th October, Capricorn Enterprise Deputy Chairman Bob Pleash and Director Kim Harrington from CQUniversity, joined by Industry Engagement Manager Frank Edwards, had the pleasure of attending a tour of Carmichael Mine, to mark the 10 million tonne production… 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 »
Exercise Wallaby 2023 ends
Posted on October 25th, 2023
Last week, Exercise Wallaby drew to a close for 2023. More than 2000 Singapore Defence Personnel arrived in Rockhampton over the past few months to take part in military training exercises at one of the worlds best training grounds, Shoalwater… 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 »
Capricorn Caves Presents Halloween Spooktacular: A Night of Frights and Delights for All Ages
Posted on October 23rd, 2023
Capricorn Caves cordially invites fearless adventurers to embark on an unparalleled journey into the unknown this Halloween season, unveiling our much-anticipated annual event: Halloween Spooktacular. Attendees should prepare for a bone-chilling night filled with family-friendly and adults-only frights and delights… 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 »