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Great Keppel Island injects $25 million, 250 jobs into local economy….AND COUNTING!

The region’s peak tourism and economic development Organisation has today released key findings of a detailed report which reveals the substantive current and future economic significance of Great Keppel Island (GKI) to the Capricorn Coast region/Livingstone Shire LGA. National economics… Read more »

Carnarvon Gorge lands front cover of the 2024 Explore Queensland Caravan Parks directory

Think Carnarvon Gorge is already a BIG deal? Landing on the front cover of 2024 Explore Queensland Caravan Parks directory has made it even BIGGER! We are thrilled that our friends at Caravanning Queensland have chosen an image of Carnarvon… Read more »

Yeppoon’s new smooth operator is ready to take on the world

A firm believer in the power of good nutrition, Yeppoonie Smoothie’s founder, Jacinta Plazzer had been experimenting with powders and blends for decades, prior to launching a range of effective meal replacement smoothie powders into the public arena in 2022…. Read more »

Boulder Creek Wind Farm – Expressions of Interest Now Open

The Boulder Creek Wind Farm expressions of interest (EOI) are now open. Boulder Creek Wind Farm is an up to 372 MW onshore wind farm, located 40 km southwest of Rockhampton and approximately 5 km west of Mount Morgan in… Read more »

Fitzroy Community Hospice updates

Volunteers needed – Landscaping and handy people Do you have landscaping or handyperson skills and expertise? Fitzroy Community Hospice need your help to put the finishing touches on the Hospice. You can be part of this legacy project by volunteering to help make the… Read more »

Mount Morgan CBD – Links to its historic past

Historic journey launched Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc is pleased to announce that residents and visitors alike can participate in an historic journey of Mount Morgan’s CBD area.  The “Mount Morgan CBD – Links to its Historic Past” project… Read more »

Bonza marks one year since receiving thumbs up to fly with 50 percent off sale

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 »

Capricorn Caves Lights up with the Summer Solstice Spectacle

As the festive season approaches, Capricorn Caves embraces the spirit of celebration, not just for Christmas and New Year but also for the mesmerizing phenomenon of the Summer Solstice.   Capricorn Caves, located just 23km from the city of Rockhampton, celebrates… Read more »

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Capricorn Enterprise team

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 »

Family friendly events to farewell 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 »