Nominations open for ‘star’ schools

Queensland’s state schools, teachers and principals are being urged to put their hands up as high achievers for the state’s annual education excellence awards. Nominations are open for the annual Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools, recognising the educators and… Read more »

Below the surface: Top 10 lesser-known reefs to explore on the Great Barrier Reef

Queensland’s own Aquaman, Daydream Island Master Reef Guide Johnny Gaskell has visited over 200 reef sites in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park over the last two years. After his latest expeditions in 2020, he today announced his top 10… Read more »

Opportunity for businesses to be part of Taste Capricorn Coast (Capricorn Coast Food Trail)

The Capricorn Coast is well underway with the development of a new mouth-watering food venture, with the support of the Australian Government’s Bushfire Recovery initiative supporting the region in response to the devastating 2019 summer bushfires by funding the development… Read more »

Out & About with Kids magazine names Great Keppel Island as one of the best travel experiences in 2021

Inspiring families to spend quality time together on holidays and create memories that will last a lifetime, Out & About with Kids have just released their first edition for 2021, placing Great Keppel Island as number 15 in the top… Read more »

Our destination featured in Qantas magazine

This month’s six (6) page feature in Qantas magazine was thanks to destination assistance from Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) and Capricorn Enterprise to complement paid content by RRC’s Advance Rockhampton. One of the freelance journalists hosted by Capricorn Enterprise,… Read more »

New Events Hub – What’s On in Central Queensland

Whether you’re looking for something to do on the weekend or wanting to buy the hottest tickets around, Visit Capricorn ‘What’s On’ events hub offers an easy and convenient way to search for events and festivals in the Capricorn region…. Read more »

Great Keppel Island Forum builds momentum

Attendees packed the conference room at Beaches restaurant Rosslyn Bay on Monday 8th February to be given a comprehensive briefing on the vision and planning process for the re-building and future of the Great Keppel Island resort. Capricorn Enterprise CEO… Read more »

Lizards lounge in new digs at Rockhampton Zoo

Visitors to the popular Rockhampton Zoo will now see the resident perenties, the largest of Australia’s monitor lizards, in a new enclosure, thanks to the Queensland’s Government’s signature $600 million Works for Queensland program. Acting Premier and Minister for Local… Read more »

Rockhampton Airport Terminal works progressing

The upgrades to the Rockhampton Airport Terminal, including a new mezzanine floor and passenger lounges are on track for completion, thanks to $6.44 million from the Palaszczuk Government’s $200 million COVID Works for Queensland program. The new passenger lounges, mezzanine… Read more »

Escape Fishing With ET – Series 22

Episode 2 premieres this weekend, 13th February at 5pm on WIN Bold Large-mouth Nanngyai is the target species in this episode and ET travels the Capricorn Coast, North Queensland hunting them.  He enjoy’s a cracking late afternoon session on table sized… Read more »