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Start Rockhampton Ring Road, stop the politics

Following last week’s shock announcement by the Federal government that they were delaying the $800 Million for the Rockhampton Ring Road, a rally has been organized for this Friday 4th November at 10:30am 777 Yaamba Road Parkhurst.  Businesses are invited… Read more »

Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre volunteers get familiar with Great Keppel Island

The Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre volunteers have been enjoying a two day famil on Great Keppel Island this week. Along with hearing directly from operators and seeing the sights themselves to better showcase the region to visitors, they’ve also… Read more »

Key changes in Regional Funding Programs

The Federal budget has scrapped the $250 million in Round 6 of the Building Better Regions Fund.  The program supplied grants of $20,000 to $10 million to cover 50 per cent or more of eligible project costs. A total of… Read more »

$800 Million Rockhampton Ring Road delayed exasperating local leaders and businesses

As the peak regional economic development organisation in Central Queensland, Capricorn Enterprise has for the past decade successfully advocated for critical road, rail and air infrastructure as one of our region’s Major Priority Projects.  The Rockhampton Ring Road is an… Read more »

The stars align for Empire Apartment Hotel and Capricorn Caves

Both Empire Apartment Hotel and Capricorn Caves have recently been placed on the Gold List for Australia’s most exclusive accommodation. The Star Ratings Gold List celebrates only those properties which hold themselves to their independent quality standards, aggregating millions of… Read more »

Independent Brewers Association say YEPP to the Capricorn Coast

With over 600 independently-owned breweries across the country, the IPA has recently acknowledged the unique identity and contribution to Australian life from Yeppoon’s only brewery – YEPP Brewing at the 2022 Indies. Our local brewery, located in Hidden Valley, were… Read more »

Dr. Chris Brown and Para-surfer Sam Bloom ride the waves at Surf Lakes Yeppoon – watch Ch 10’s The Living Room this Friday night

Tune into Channel 10’s The Living Room this Friday from 7.30pm as Dr Chris Brown takes on the waves of Surf Lakes Yeppoon alongside extraordinary para-surfer, and Surf Lakes ambassador, Sam Bloom, after visiting Yeppoon Lagoon and enjoying the village… Read more »

Shaping successful industry at the 2022 Major Industry Forum

Held at the Frenchville Sports Club and sponsored by Gold Partners – CQG Consulting and NBN Co, the Capricorn Enterprise 2022 Major Industry Forum proudly gathered over 100 local industry partners to discuss a range of topics across three key… Read more »

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Australian audiences are connecting with audio like never before. LiSTNR Streaming has seen exponential growth as people turn to their favourite stations for the most up-to-date news, trusted commentary, music and familiar radio personalities. SCA’s Digital Instream Audio Platform provides… Read more »

Belly laughs ahoy…

Central Queensland is about to get a whole lot funnier – with a swag of Australian comedians coming to town this November for the very first Capricorn Coast Comedy Festival! From Emu Park to Yeppoon, in bars, breweries and the… Read more »