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Business Boost Grants now up for grabs
Posted on August 29th, 2023
The Business Boost grants program provides support to businesses to improve their efficiency and productivity through organisational development. The grants can be used for activities that will create growth, such as strategic business planning, design and implementation of sophisticated cloud… Read more »
Queensland launches accessible tourism podcast – Accessed That in a bid to open travel to everyone
Posted on August 29th, 2023
2023 marks the Year of Accessible Tourism in Queensland and the Sunshine State has upped its inclusivity game with the launch of a new podcast, Accessed That, hitting the airwaves. The podcast was conceived around the belief that ‘travel should… Read more »
Unveiled: Rockhampton’s Stanwell Clean Energy Hub
Posted on August 29th, 2023
Queensland Government has unveiled the first look at the future Stanwell Clean Energy Hub. To begin the transformation of the Stanwell Clean Energy Hub, publicly owned energy company Stanwell Corporation will build the Future Energy and Innovation Training Hub (FEITH)… Read more »
Rockhampton Ring Road project update
Posted on August 29th, 2023
In December 2022 the Queensland and Australian Governments announced that they had reached agreement to get the first phase of the Rockhampton Ring Road underway in 2023, with a $280 million package of construction works to commence following the early… Read more »
Business Chamber Queensland release June 2023 Pulse Report
Posted on August 29th, 2023
Business operating costs and labour costs in Queensland are at record highs, new Business Chamber Queensland Pulse data shows. Businesses are facing the combined impact of high operating costs, high labour and insurance costs, high interest rates and reduced consumer… Read more »
Unearthing History: Ancient Koala Tooth Fossil Discovered at Capricorn Caves
Posted on August 29th, 2023
In an exciting twist of time, a recent citizen science program for Capricorn Caves’ Big Science Adventure unearthed a remarkable find – a fossil tooth from an ancient rainforest koala! This discovery provides a fascinating glimpse into the prehistoric past… Read more »
Exploring the Diversity of Agritourism at Livingstone Shire Agritourism Field Day
Posted on August 29th, 2023
Ever been curious to learn about options to increase your revenue streams, diversify and innovate your farm business? All farmers, producers and rural landowners in the Livingstone Shire are invited to attend the Exploring the Diversity of Agritourism Field Day to learn more… Read more »
EV chargers to entice tourists to Capricorn Coast
Posted on August 29th, 2023
Article provided by very passionate local and Electric Vehicle owner, Arthur Hunt. Increasing numbers of electric cars are being registered in Australia, mostly in capital cities. New registrations increased from 33,410 in the whole of 2022 to 50,000 by the… Read more »
Reducing costs through Carbon Footprint Measurement in tourism businesses
Posted on August 29th, 2023
Measuring your carbon footprint can also help you identify areas of your operations where you can reduce costs. For example, by tracking your energy consumption, you can identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce your utility bills. Similarly, by… Read more »
Local events Spring into action this weekend
Posted on August 28th, 2023
This weekend marks the start of Spring and Father’s Day, and as we bid farewell the cooler months of Winter and get ready to celebrate our main man, we have a line-up of fabulous events to keep the whole family… Read more »
