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Great Keppel Island Woppa Master Plan – Have your say
Posted on July 12th, 2023
After nearly two years in the making, the draft master plan to redevelop Woppa Great Keppel Island has been released for public comment. Capricorn Enterprise and a number of our key Great Keppel Island tourism operators participated in the Project… Read more »
Collaboration and community create strong foundation for Capricorn Coast’s youngest residents
Posted on July 11th, 2023
Ahoy there Capricorn Coast kids… It’s time to jump aboard the ‘Pumpkin Xpress’ and be transported to a magical private island just 14km from Keppel Bay Marina in the Southern Great Barrier Reef. All you need to bring is your… Read more »
Australia’s #1 travel brand includes Castle Rock Farm in their ‘hotlist’
Posted on July 11th, 2023
While scrolling through our TravMedia platform (the travel industry’s global media network), the Capricorn Enterprise marketing team came across a journalist, Celeste Mitchell who was seeking ideas for accommodation operators with cabins or villas nestled within the forest. After pitching… Read more »
Cruisey With A Chance Of Whales 🐋
Posted on July 11th, 2023
Keppel Konnections is now offering daily cruises of beautiful Keppel Bay with hopefully the opportunity to witness the majestic migrating humpback whales, starting August 1 until September 30. This Keppel Konnections service departs on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, at… Read more »
Apply now for round two of Agribusiness Digital Solutions Grants Scheme
Posted on July 11th, 2023
Round two of the Queensland Government’s Agribusiness Digital Solutions Grants Scheme has opened with $1.3 million in funding available to help agribusiness build resilience through digital transformation. The scheme assists eligible organisations to carry out projects that result in the… Read more »
Winter events start heating up across Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast
Posted on July 4th, 2023
From a rocking country festival on Great Keppel Island, to a mighty celebration of arts and culture along the iconic Tunuba (Fitzroy River), Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast are about to turn up the heat this July with a range… Read more »
A crafty Member’s Networking Night at Stir & Stitch
Posted on July 4th, 2023
Over 30 guests joined Capricorn Enterprise’s Members Networking Night on Wednesday 21st June at Stir & Stitch. Hosted by Amanda and Jai, those attending had the opportunity to discover the creative, fun, relaxed and inspiring space in the heart of… Read more »
Extension of the Boosting Accessible Tourism Experiences grants
Posted on July 4th, 2023
The closing date for the $1M Boosting Accessible Tourism Experiences grants has been extended to Thursday 31 August 2023, or until funding is fully awarded. This will allow even more Queensland tourism businesses employing fewer than 20 employees to apply… Read more »
1770 LARC! Tours recognised by TripAdvisor
Posted on July 4th, 2023
1770 LARC! Tours, a leading provider of unique and adventurous tours from the Town of 1770, is proud to announce its recent high ranking as a ‘Top Experience’ – number 4 in Australia and number 9 in the South Pacific… Read more »
Two Livingstone Shire Projects finalists in National Economic Development Awards
Posted on July 4th, 2023
Livingstone Shire Council is pleased to announce that the Capricorn Coast Art Trail and Capricorn Coast Community Resource Recovery Centre have been named finalists in the National Economic Development Awards. Mayor Andrew Ireland, Portfolio Holder of Economic Development, said Council… Read more »
