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“Maximising opportunities for local industry” – ADF Contracting and Compliance presentation update
Posted on October 18th, 2018
Last Wednesday, October 10th, the ADF hosted a Contracting and Compliance Presentation “Maximising opportunities for local industry” at CQUni Rockhampton. In excess of 180 business representatives from across the extended region attended the Presentations and I am now pleased to confirm that… Read more »
Short Course in Positive Leadership
Posted on October 18th, 2018
Last week (Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th October), Capricorn Enterprise hosted the first Short Course in Positive Leadership in Rockhampton for local businesses. Contact us to be included on the wait list for the 2019 course, dates to be confirmed…. Read more »
Great Keppel Island Resort Sale Update
Posted on October 11th, 2018
Capricorn Enterprise sincerely welcomes Isabella and CK Wei and their business partners from Wei Chao Pty Ltd to our beautiful Great Keppel Island and Capricorn Coast on the Southern Great Barrier Reef. They truly love the natural beauty of Great… Read more »
Great Keppel Island resort sale confirmed
Posted on October 11th, 2018
Tower Holdings has signed and exchanged a contract with a preferred buyer for its lease holdings on Great Keppel island. A significant portion of Great Keppel Island is set to change hands following a successful expressions of interest campaign for… Read more »
Best of Queensland – don’t miss out!
Posted on October 11th, 2018
Tourism and Events Queensland will be shining the spotlight on Queensland’s best tourism experiences in January 2019 when the first Best of Queensland Experiences are announced. All operators with a live, up-to-date listing on ATDW by Thursday, 1st November 2018… Read more »
Advertise your holiday deals for FREE online.
Posted on October 11th, 2018
Advertise your holiday deals for FREE online. All members who have an ATDW membership have the opportunity to advertise an Online Holiday Deal for free on both the Queensland.com and the CapricornHolidays.com holiday deals web pages. This offer is for… Read more »
A fishy tail – the true facts about “Yeppoon’s” recent shark attack
Posted on October 10th, 2018
Exaggerated media coverage of the shark bite has spread nationally, and this has the serious potential of damaging the Capricorn Coast’s reputation. Thousands of tourists come to the Capricorn Coast every year because they know it’s more than a picturesque… Read more »
Southern Great Barrier Reef Region Breaks Tourism Records
Posted on October 3rd, 2018
Tourism has solidified its position as a pillar in our local economy according to new data released yesterday (Tuesday 2nd October) showcasing record high results. The National Visitor Survey data is released by Tourism Events Queensland, and recent figures revealed… Read more »
Great Keppel Island Infrastructure Investment
Posted on September 25th, 2018
Last week, I had the pleasure of co-hosting with Pat O’Driscoll from Knight Frank, some very keen international investors to Great Keppel Island. This Tuesday, I attended a round table discussion with the Hon Anthony Albanese, Shadow Federal Minister for… Read more »
Defence – ASMTI Contract announced
Posted on September 25th, 2018
The announcement made yesterday (Tuesday Sept 25) afternoon by the Assistant Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon David Fawcett of the appointment of Laing O’Rourke as the Managing Contractor for the ADF/SAF $800 Million Australia-Singapore Military Training Initiative Facilities Project… Read more »
