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Temporarily closed businesses

Updated 13 May 2020 This page is no longer being updated. Click on the links for further information about businesses reopening from 15th May (Stage 1) or from 12th June (Stage 2). Scroll down for a list of the businesses… Read more »

Accommodation sector suffers losses into new financial year

Following a bumper December/January period for many accommodation providers in the region, the spread of coronavirus is now threatening to make the coming year the worst-performing, leaving local operators grappling with the fallout. With our upcoming Easter period and peak… Read more »

Information for businesses – COVID-19

Updated 4 January 2022 For 2022 COVID information, visit capricornenterprise.com.au/2022/01/information-for-businesses-covid-2022/ Scroll down for updates. Masks will be required indoors across Queensland from 1am Sunday 2 January. Factsheet: Managing the risk for COVID-19 exposures in businesses and venues Cleaning rebate available… Read more »

COVID-19 pandemic no match for GKI development

The confidence and commitment shown to our region by Alex Rigby and Rob McCready from Altum Property Group has not diminished or faltered in the face of our current global situation. Directors of the Australian-owned, award-winning development and construction company… Read more »

Yeppoon’s Station Quarter redevelopment partner announced

Redevelopment of Yeppoon’s Station Quarter is a step closer with Silverstone Developments signing on to purchase more than half of the 2.4-hectare former heritage rail station site to deliver a mixed-use urban precinct. Silverstone was selected from a national tender… Read more »

Shoalwater Bay project remains a shining light

Amid the current doom and gloom surrounding our region, Laing O’Rourke is continuing to deliver the Australia-Singapore Military Training Initiative (ASMTI) Facilities Project at Shoalwater Bay, calling for expressions of interest from local businesses who can contribute to the project…. Read more »

A new wave of sea-changers for the Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton region

Whilst COVID-19 is causing havoc across many businesses, perhaps our saving grace is the region’s major projects underway which is reflected in the ABS population statistics which show significant growth to June 2019. The data reveals an increased number of… Read more »

Local businesses announce closure due to COVID-19

With widespread closure of businesses being enforced over the past days, the Capricorn region has been inundated with the temporary reduction of hundreds of business services as they shut their doors until the Coronavirus curve is flattened. Corporations, business owners… Read more »

Home deliveries available

Whether you’re self isolating or just tired after working hard, you’ll appreciate knowing which businesses are delivering meals or food to your door. The My CQ Food page mycq.com.au has compiled details on businesses providing a range of takeaway and… Read more »

Bunnings to join Capricorn Coast Homemaker Centre

Property developer Gibb Group is excited to announce that they will soon commence the development of a new Bunnings Warehouse in the first stage of the $35m Capricorn Coast Homemaker Centre. The Bunnings Warehouse development application was lodged with Livingstone… Read more »