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Members Networking Night unveils Rockhampton’s fascinating present and past
Posted on April 26th, 2023
Over 50 business representatives attended Capricorn Enterprise’s Members Networking Night on Wednesday 19th April, kicking off with networking, drinks and nibblies at Artizan Gluten Free Bakery. After indulging in delicious gluten free treats and a great atmosphere provided by Simone… Read more »
International spotlight on Capricorn Region Southern Great Barrier Reef
Posted on April 26th, 2023
Eleven (11) international tourism trade partners and four (4) international media representatives are experiencing the Capricorn region within the Southern Great Barrier Reef (SGBR) destination over the next three weeks, either prior to, or after, their attendance at the annual… Read more »
Ian Weigh Toyota Sponsorship Affiliation Program
Posted on April 26th, 2023
The Weigh Auto Group is introducing a Sponsorship Affiliation Program, which is essentially a referral program for their partners. Capricorn Enterprise Members looking at purchasing a new or used vehicle from any of Ian Weigh Toyota’s franchises: Toyota, Lexus, Jaguar,… Read more »
Great Keppel Island Resort Update
Posted on April 26th, 2023
Last Friday, the State Government announced that leases held by Tower Holdings for Great Keppel Island have been revoked due to non-payment of lease fees. Capricorn Enterprise, as the region’s peak tourism and economic development organisation has been a strong… Read more »
Re-useable bags are the answer
Posted on April 19th, 2023
Written by Jo Stoyel, Plastic Free CQ. Reusable Bags are back…Did they ever really go, or did we just get lazy? With Woolworths phasing out the 15c bag, it’s time to think reusable bags! When the single-use ban came into… Read more »
Visitor growth continues across Capricorn Region with RECORD overnight Visitor Expenditure to year ending December 2022!
Posted on April 19th, 2023
Official Tourism Research Australia (TRA) data released recently confirmed 1,245,000 domestic visitors, staying for 4,582,000 visitor nights and spending $973 Million dollars in the Capricorn region to the year ending December 2022, with record expenditure in the leisure sector! Whether… Read more »
Commemorating ANZAC Day with services across Central Queensland next Tuesday 25th April
Posted on April 18th, 2023
Central Queensland communities are encouraged to remember and commemorate ANZAC Day next Tuesday 25th April with a number of services across the region. Residents across the region can attend a range of events in the area to pause and reflect… Read more »
Paul Murray’s ‘Our Town’ Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast on Sky News
Posted on April 18th, 2023
Presenting in his words ‘CQ – the best place on the planet’, Sky News’ Our Town host Paul Murray spent time exploring the Capricorn Coast and Keppel Bay Islands, before hitting the Great Western Hotel in Rockhampton to broadcast his… Read more »
Land Restoration Fund announces third investment round
Posted on April 18th, 2023
The Land Restoration Fund (LRF) has opened a third investment round, with up to $50 million available for high-quality carbon farming projects. Up to $10 million funding will be available per project. Applications are now open and will close on Friday… Read more »
Indulge in a VIP experience with Carnarvon Gorge Eco-Tours
Posted on April 18th, 2023
Michelle and Simon from Carnarvon Gorge Eco-Tours welcome you, your family, and friends, to come and experience their exclusive hiking tour in one of the most exquisite destinations in the world – Carnarvon Gorge. Whether you are craving the seclusion… Read more »
