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September boom for the Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre
Posted on October 13th, 2020
As the Capricorn Coast rapidly rebuilds momentum in the tourism space following the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, a total of 2071 holiday makers (an increase of 667 compared to the same period in 2019 which welcomed 1404 visitors) checked… Read more »
Federal Budget 2020-21
Posted on October 8th, 2020
As the Economic Recovery Plan for Australia to create jobs, rebuild our economy and secure Australia’s future, the Federal Budget 2020-21 was delivered by the Treasurer on Tuesday 6th October 2020. Whilst all budgets attract both support and criticism from… Read more »
CQUniversity ‘Island Classroom’ established via partnership with GKI Hideaway
Posted on October 7th, 2020
Great Keppel Island Hideaway – one of the largest generators of tourists on the Southern Great Barrier Reef – has signed a unique partnership agreement creating an island base for CQUniversity – one of Regional Australia’s largest training, education, and… Read more »
Applications open – COVID-19 International Tourism Adaption Grant (sole traders may be eligible)
Posted on October 7th, 2020
The COVID-19 International Tourism Adaption Grant is now open. This grant supports regional businesses that have suffered losses of income because of international travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program offers grants between $2,000 – $10,000 per applicant… Read more »
Welcome to the 2020-21 Capricorn Enterprise Board of Directors and Committee Members
Posted on October 7th, 2020
Following the Capricorn Enterprise Annual General Meeting last Thursday, 1st October, we would like to congratulate Chairman Derek Lightfoot and Deputy Chairman Bob Pleash on their re-election. Directors of the Board, Max Hogan, Helen Schweikert and Chris Harris, who retired… Read more »
The TODAY Show once again wowed by our destination
Posted on September 30th, 2020
Following three days of successful and well-received live crosses a fortnight ago from Yeppoon, Byfield and Great Keppel Island, the Channel 9 crew from the popular TODAY Show were inspired to return to the region and capture even more of… Read more »
Capricorn Enterprise Annual Major Projects Forum
Posted on September 29th, 2020
Thursday October 29th – Frenchville Sports Club This year’s Major Projects Forum features a broad range of presentations that will inform a broad spectrum of regional industry leaders. Taking place at Frenchville Sports Club in Rockhampton, the normally 220-strong event… Read more »
Pumpkin Island offsets 150% of carbon emissions for 2019
Posted on September 29th, 2020
Pumpkin Island – Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions – offsetting 63.68 tonnes + 50% = 95.52 tonnes of GHG emissions – Beyond Carbon Neutral Destination The team at Pumpkin Island have just completed their annual audit of greenhouse gas emissions for… Read more »
Nature nomad Laura set to discover our gorge-ous Carnarvon
Posted on September 29th, 2020
Between 28th September and 6th October, freelance travel writer, speaker, author, long distance hiker and nature nomad, Laura Waters will be taking a journey through Roma from her south-east Queensland home town before arriving at our beautifully diverse Carnarvon Gorge…. Read more »
New CQ TAFE Centre of Excellence needed for regional recovery and growth
Posted on September 22nd, 2020
The Rockhampton region cannot be expected to keep up with competing Queensland regions, nor mount a sustainable post-COVID economic recovery without sophisticated vocational and trades training facilities. That is the message coming from Capricorn Enterprise CEO Mary Carroll, who today… Read more »
