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Downer Manufacturing Forum – Opportunities to engage
Posted on February 22nd, 2022
Capricorn Enterprise hosted Downer Group on the 10th of February for the Downer Manufacturing Forum. Business, industry and potential suppliers were able to hear about opportunities with Downer Group in Queensland and learn more about pre-registration and pre-qualification as suppliers…. Read more »
My Way shares the colourful story of local artist, Jet James
Posted on February 22nd, 2022
Jet’s story on My Way can be seen here – https://www.9now.com.au/my-way/season-4/clip-cl01tt28f005x0ommoix12xza After moving to Rockhampton at the age of 19, Jet James made a decision to put his heart and soul into what he did best, and soon became an… Read more »
Deputy Premier visits Great Keppel Island
Posted on February 16th, 2022
The Hon Dr Steven Miles Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning and Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympics Infrastructure, visited Great Keppel Island for the first time on Tuesday 15th February 2021. Hosted by Member… Read more »
Jeremy Marou shares his backyard with My Way
Posted on February 15th, 2022
He is a musician, youth worker and grandnephew of land rights advocate, Eddie ‘Koiki’ Mabo. With a proud Torres Strait Islander heritage, popular local Jeremy Marou was delighted to spend two days with the crew from Channel 9’s lifestyle program,… Read more »
International Borders re-open and Check-in Queensland app update
Posted on February 8th, 2022
Important changes have been made this week with changes to the customer contact information collection via the Check-In Queensland app. From Monday 7th February, businesses that are permitted to allow unvaccinated people to enter, such as supermarkets, have no longer… Read more »
Why we should be talking about accessible tourism
Posted on February 8th, 2022
Queensland is an incredible state in which to travel and holiday, but for the almost 4 million Australians living with a disability, our iconic destinations, experiences and venues are sometimes inaccessible. It is important that the tourism industry seriously consider this often overlooked… Read more »
Freedom Fast Cats join the growing list of eco-certified operators across our destination
Posted on January 24th, 2022
It takes dedication and passion to pave the way for a sustainable future, and the Allen family from Freedom Fast Cats have long held the Southern Great Barrier Reef as part of their heritage. With a deep understanding of their… Read more »
Work in Paradise – post your tourism and hospitality job vacancies for free
Posted on January 18th, 2022
With many tourism businesses continuing to experience staff shortages, it’s time to make the most of the Work in Paradise program. Businesses right across Queensland can use the Tourism and Hospitality jobs site to connect with job seekers for free… Read more »
Holidaying at Carnarvon Gorge is now a Breeze
Posted on January 12th, 2022
With a strong commitment to helping guests create an enjoyable holiday experience that won’t quickly be forgotten, Queensland owned and operated, Breeze Holiday Parks have recently taken the reigns of the former Takarakka Bush Resort at Carnarvon Gorge. Open year-round… Read more »
100K of single-use plastic eliminated by businesses in the Livingstone and Rockhampton and Shires!
Posted on January 12th, 2022
What an achievement! In the 9 months since the Plastic Free CQ program started, 53 food retail businesses have eliminated 100,000 pieces of single-use plastic. This is an absolute milestone for the program and credit to its members’ engagement. These local businesses have… Read more »
