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Homes for Queenslanders: 26 modular homes for CQ via Investment Fund
Posted on May 14th, 2024
The Queensland Government will deliver 26 factory-built homes through its Housing Investment Fund aimed predominantly for single-parent families in Central Queensland. The 20 social and six affordable two-bedroom homes will be constructed in a factory and trucked to be installed… Read more »
Public feedback sought on updated crocodile management plan
Posted on May 14th, 2024
The Queensland Government has reviewed its crocodile management plan and has released an updated plan which includes updates to the existing crocodile management zones as well as specific information about the risks and management responses for each zone and how… Read more »
Year of Accessible Tourism – Grants to local tourism operators
Posted on May 13th, 2024
The Year of Accessible Tourism (YOAT) highlights the importance of accessible tourism for all, igniting change and creating opportunities for Queensland tourism. The Department of Tourism and Sport administered $12 million in funding programs, with 13 businesses and Organisations receiving… Read more »
SGBR representatives head to Melbourne for ATE’s Media Program
Posted on May 8th, 2024
With an opportunity to showcase the Southern Great Barrier Reef (SGBR) destination to a suite of high-quality international media gurus, Alyssah from Capricorn Enterprise, together with Grace from Bundaberg Tourism will hit The Ritz Carlton in Victoria during May, taking… Read more »
Channel 9’s Getaway digs into the exciting world of geo-tourism this Saturday 11th May
Posted on May 7th, 2024
Taking viewers on a journey through sections of the ‘Dig the Tropic’ geo-tourism trail, Channel 9 Getaway presenter David Whitehill will hit television screens this Saturday 11th May from 5.30pm with an episode showcasing the sparkling Sapphire Gemfields in Central Queensland Highlands, and… Read more »
Johnson’s 4WD a Top 5 finalist – CQ Qld Training Awards
Posted on May 7th, 2024
With nominations for Queensland’s Training Awards closed and judging underway to pick regional finalists, congratulations to Johnson’s 4WD on once again being selected as a Top 5 Regional Finalist in the Central Queensland, Queensland Training Awards. It’s truly an impressive… Read more »
Two local operators share in accessibility funding
Posted on May 7th, 2024
Congratulations to Capricorn Caves and Keppel Dive and Water Sports who have been successful in the Access Project Grant (as part of the $5 Million Accessible Tourism Elevate Fund released last year by the State government). The Access Project Grant provided… Read more »
Capricorn Coast region shines as Best of Queensland’s tourism experiences named for 2024
Posted on May 1st, 2024
• More than 2,000 Queensland tourism products have been named Best of Queensland Experiences (BOQE).• The number of BOQE has increased by 800 in the past five years, reflecting the tourism industry’s commitment to meeting and exceeding consumer expectations. More… Read more »
Congratulations Great Keppel Island for achieving ECO Certification
Posted on May 1st, 2024
Great Keppel Island Hideaway has been successful in joining the world-leading ECO Certification by demonstrating best practice in sustainability and ecotourism! By achieving ECO Certification, GKI Hideaway has demonstrated that they are one of the exemplary operators in terms of sustainability… Read more »
Capricorn Enterprise Networking event at Fitzroy Community Hospice
Posted on May 1st, 2024
Although still getting ready for the official opening, last night Fitzroy Community Hospice sponsored by Stanwell Corporation proudly hosted a Members’ Networking night on Tuesday 30th April, welcoming over 30 guests to view the new facility. Hospice CEO, Beth Thomas,… Read more »
