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Nominate Now for the 2024 Best in Business Awards – nominations close 11th September
Posted on August 7th, 2024
The time is NOW for businesses across the Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton to shine! The 2024 Best in Business Awards are up and running, offering a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and innovation that drive our local… Read more »
Rockhampton to Host Premier Industry Event: 2024 Major Projects and Industry Forum
Posted on August 6th, 2024
On Thursday, 12 September 2024, the Frenchville Sports Club will be the hub of Central Queensland’s economic dialogue as it hosts the 2024 Major Projects and Industry Forum, presented by Capricorn Enterprise. Recognised as the Region’s Premier Industry Event, the… Read more »
Cruise reps visit Keppel Bay
Posted on August 1st, 2024
Cruise company representatives from Carnival (including Seabourn Expeditions), Ponant and Scenic (based in Sydney and Melbourne) spent the past few days exploring Great Keppel Island and the Capricorn Coast prior to heading to Gladstone and the Town of 1770/Agnes to… Read more »
Major Projects and Industry Forum 2024, Thursday 12 September – Registrations Now
Posted on July 31st, 2024
The Capricorn Region’s Premier Industry Event The Major Projects and Industry Forum 2024 brings together key industries and developments in our region, with speakers typically being leaders across a spectrum of industries and presenting on current projects, future industry trends… Read more »
Celebrating Excellence: The 2024 Best in Business Awards
Posted on July 31st, 2024
The anticipation is building as we approach the 2024 Best in Business Awards, a night dedicated to recognizing the outstanding contributions and achievements of businesses across our vibrant community. This year promises to be more spectacular than ever, thanks to… Read more »
Yeppoon’s Newest Seafood Sensation – Welcome to OFISHAL BEACHCLUB!
Posted on July 24th, 2024
Yeppoon is set to make waves in the culinary scene with the grand opening of OFISHAL BEACHCLUB, a new seafood restaurant offering an exquisite dining experience right on the Capricorn Coast. Owned by the dynamic duo Tanya and Grant Lynch… Read more »
Capricorn Coast confirms commitment to sustainable tourism with ECO Destination Certification achievement
Posted on July 24th, 2024
Joining Australia’s leading cohort of ecotourism destinations, the Capricorn Coast has reached global best-practice sustainable destination standards with Ecotourism Australia’s ECO Destination Certification at the Ecotourism level. As the fifth certified destination in Queensland and the 11th in Australia, the… Read more »
Nominations Now Open for the 2024 Best in Business Awards
Posted on July 23rd, 2024
Exciting news! Nominations are now open for the 2024 Best in Business Awards, inviting businesses and entrepreneurs from the Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton, to join in this esteemed event. These awards celebrate excellence and innovation, recognizing the remarkable contributions of… Read more »
High Valley Dawn Permaculture Farm introduces 100% off-grid sustainable tiny homes for eco-conscious travellers
Posted on July 17th, 2024
Renowned for their ongoing commitment to sustainable living practices and holistic land management, Ross, Judy, Shae, and the team at High Valley Dawn Permaculture Farm are thrilled to announce the launch of their newest offering: sustainable tiny house accommodation, providing… Read more »
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 »
