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Bonza marks one year since receiving thumbs up to fly with 50 percent off sale
Posted on January 8th, 2024
It’s been 12 months since Australia’s only independent low-cost carrier Bonza achieved its licence to fly and to mark the milestone Bonza is holding a 50% off sale across its entire network*. This same week last year, Bonza received a… Read more »
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Capricorn Enterprise team
Posted on December 19th, 2023
Capricorn Enterprise wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy and prosperous new year. Our office will be closed from Friday 22nd December and reopening Tuesday 2nd January. The Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre will be operating at reduced hours: Christmas Eve… Read more »
New Queensland Government Ministry sworn in
Posted on December 19th, 2023
The new Queensland Government Ministry was sworn in at Government House on Monday 18th December 2023. The 19-strong Cabinet headed by Premier Steven Miles includes new Ministers and revised portfolios. Brittany Lauga retained her position as Assistant Minister for Health… Read more »
Family friendly events to farewell 2023
Posted on December 19th, 2023
The Capricorn Coast region is set to become a kaleidoscope of colour on New Years Eve (Sunday 31st December), with unforgettable laser light shows and fireworks displays brightening the skies. Livingstone Shire Council will once again host their popular ‘New Year’s Eve at… Read more »
Bonza gets green light on additional aircraft to paint Rocky skies purple
Posted on December 19th, 2023
Bonza is back and ready to paint Rockhampton skies purple as two additional aircraft received regulatory approval and will commence flights in and out of the Gold Coast today. The two additional aircraft will give Aussies at 14 destinations flying in and… Read more »
Summer in Capricorn
Posted on December 18th, 2023
Art Exhibition 15 December 2023 – 30th January 2024 Livingstone Shire Council has awarded the licence to operate the Fig Tree Galleries & Workshop space to Keppel Coast Arts for 3 years (with $50k pa funding). The Summer In Capricorn exhibition is… Read more »
Mark your calendar with these important dates
Posted on December 18th, 2023
2023 Public Holidays 2024 Public Holidays Show Holidays Show holidays are public holidays appointed in districts throughout Queensland in relation to annual agricultural, horticultural or industrial shows following a request from the local council. Find your local show date: qld.gov.au/recreation/travel/holidays/show … Read more »
Do you have enough positive reviews?
Posted on December 12th, 2023
All businesses with an active Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) listing as of 31 December 2023 will automatically be assessed for the 2024 Best of Queensland Experiences Program. One of the five criteria is ‘Consistent Delivery of an Exceptional Experience’… Read more »
The Strand Hotel Yeppoon to Re-Open Refreshed Beach Bar & Terrace
Posted on December 12th, 2023
Part One Of The $2.2m Renovation Announced for The Coastal Pub Oceanfront establishment in Yeppoon, The Strand Hotel, will re-open its beach bar and terrace as well new open-air street dining on Thursday 21st December. The modernised spaces will open… Read more »
New Capricorn Coast Distillery gives back to the region’s greatest natural wonder
Posted on December 11th, 2023
With a strong commitment to supporting the preservation of our region’s miraculous Great Barrier Reef, newly launched Reef Distillers on the Capricorn Coast have become proud members of 1% for the Planet. 1% for the Planet is a global movement… Read more »
