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Our achievements for 2023/24
Posted on July 3rd, 2024
A snapshot of our achievements for the 2023/24 financial year include: Business Support Visitor Servicing Nb: As the Central Queensland Highlands transition to a new regional tourism boundary of “Queensland Country” which will also include Southern Queensland Country, going forward… Read more »
Balancing Act tips scales in Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race
Posted on June 26th, 2024
Balancing Act has tipped the scales in the Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race to take the overall win on IRC, IRC two-handed, ORC and ORC two-handed. The J/99 co-skippered by Tony Craner and Andrew Turnbull-MIller finished with an IRC… Read more »
Great Keppel Island (Wop-pa) Native Title Update
Posted on June 26th, 2024
A second Native Title application has been made for an approx. 9.1029 sq km (9 lots and 1 part lot) on Great Keppel Island (Wop-pa), for what essentially covers the former (Tower Holdings) tourism leases including the old resort site,… Read more »
Advocacy update: Proposed Working Holiday Maker visa restrictions lifted
Posted on June 26th, 2024
A message from Brett Fraser, QTIC CEO Following extensive advocacy efforts by the Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC), in collaboration with QTIC, the Federal Government has ruled out capping the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa to 12 months – a… Read more »
High Valley Dawn Permaculture Farm Partners with Great Barrier Reef Foundation for Youth Leadership Program
Posted on June 26th, 2024
Committed to the fundamental permaculture principles of Earth care, people care, and fair share, the Capricorn Coast’s Advanced Eco-Tourism operator High Valley Dawn Permaculture Farm has established itself as a distinguished model of sustainability. In an exciting partnership with the… Read more »
Johnson’s 4WD Repair Shop in the running for Training Award
Posted on June 26th, 2024
With the Central Queensland Regional Final of the Queensland Training Awards 2024 just around the corner on Saturday 6 July at the Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre, local business Johnson’s 4WD Repair Shop are a Top 3 finalist in the… Read more »
Two local tourism operators receive funding
Posted on June 26th, 2024
Two local tourism operators (of 57 state-wide) are set to receive funding with the Queensland Government proving $80 million to support new bush tourism infrastructure to grow regional visitation. These projects will enhance infrastructure and deliver community experiences, ensuring the… Read more »
Re-Imagining ‘Dig the Tropic’: A New Era for Queensland’s Premier Geo Tourism Trail
Posted on June 25th, 2024
The renowned Dig the Tropic geo tourism trail, a unique adventure linking the Southern Great Barrier Reef with Queensland’s Outback, has undergone a dynamic transformation recently, following a successful grant through Tourism and Events Queensland’s Contestable Funding Program. Aligning with the… Read more »
Queensland State Budget 2024-25
Posted on June 20th, 2024
After announcing the State Budget for 2024-25, the Central Queensland region action plan was the first to be presented in Yeppoon this week by the Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment, the Honourable Cameron Dick MP. Specific announcements include $52.9M infrastructure overhauls… Read more »
Capricorn Enterprise welcomes $5 million clean up funds for Great Keppel Island announced
Posted on June 18th, 2024
The region’s peak tourism and economic development organisation welcomes yesterday’s state budget announcement for additional funding of $5 million in 2024-25 to undertake site security and safety works and pest and vegetation management associated with the former Great Keppel Island… Read more »
