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Capricorn Enterprise 10 years strong – a decade of regional priority success!
Posted on June 30th, 2020
1st July 2020 marks the tenth Anniversary of Capricorn Tourism and Economic Development Ltd (trading as Capricorn Enterprise). Our small team of dedicated professionals are supported by a volunteer Board of Directors and Management Committee Members and hundreds of Member… Read more »
A Decade of Tourism growth
Posted on June 30th, 2020
As Capricorn Enterprise marks our ten year milestone, we reflect on a decade of highs and lows, collaboration and challenges for our regional tourism industry. Last year was definitely a ‘high’ with official Tourism Research Australia data revealing record growth… Read more »
Chase away the winter blues this school holidays
Posted on June 24th, 2020
The school holidays are here and if you are looking for something to fill your days close to home, here are some cool ideas to warm up your school holiday fun! Have a Whale-y good timeWhen you are a kid… Read more »
Council and CQUniversity Village Festival Partnership to boost region’s tourism drawcard
Posted on June 24th, 2020
Livingstone Shire Council is thrilled to announce its partnership with the CQUniversity Village Festival in support of the iconic event, after securing a three-year agreement. The funding of $98,000 over the three-year partnership from 2021 will see Council not only… Read more »
Have your say on Stanwell’s proposed hydrogen demonstration plant
Posted on June 24th, 2020
Stanwell is investigating the potential for a 10 MW hydrogen electrolysis plant located at Stanwell Power Station, near Rockhampton. If built, the hydrogen plant would be the first large-scale electrolyser in Queensland and could facilitate the development of a Central… Read more »
Centrepoint Finance Yeppoon receives recognition for excellence in a record-setting 6 categories
Posted on June 23rd, 2020
UPDATE – Centrepoint Finance took out four (4) awards. The entire team for CUSTOMER SERVICE BUSINESS and DIVERSIFIED BUSINESS, Anna – Loan Administrator and Shane – Equipment Finance Broker. Congratulations to the team! Always focused on Customer Service first, Shane… Read more »
Great news for our region as major events are confirmed for 2020
Posted on June 23rd, 2020
Following cancellations and postponement of events due to COVID-19, we’re please to say that major events are confirming their dates for later this year. Keep up to date with the latest by saving the link to our major event calendar… Read more »
Naturally Queensland newsletter launched
Posted on June 23rd, 2020
Have you seen the new Naturally Queensland newsletter? The first edition of Queensland National Park’s eagerly-awaited newsletter was emailed to 91,000 subscribers on 17 June 2020. The newsletter is designed to encourage, inspire and inform visitors (and potential visitors) to… Read more »
Altum Property Group keen to fast track on-island community infrastructure for Great Keppel Island
Posted on June 23rd, 2020
Click here to read the official media statement from Altum Property Group. After submitting their Financial Management Capability Assessment (FMCA) to state government earlier this year, Altum Property Group has been working closely with relevant state government departments regarding the GKI Resort… Read more »
Rookwood Weir water sales
Posted on June 23rd, 2020
Tender for Tender One and Expression of Interest (EOI) for Tender Two opened Another key milestone for the Rookwood Weir Project has been reached with water allocation sales opportunities from Rookwood Weir now open. The Invitation to Tender for Tender… Read more »
