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LIFESTYLE & VISITOR GUIDE – BOOK NOW!

Get in Quick! Spaces are selling fast for the 2018/19 Capricorn Coast Lifestyle & Visitor Guide. Advertising starts from a low $250 and significant discounts apply to Capricorn Enterprise members. Don’t miss the chance to showcase your business to thousands… Read more »

The New Standard for Travel and Tourism Brands Working with Visual Content

In today’s digital word we all know how important social media is essential to a business and it isn’t just about posting images. A successful strategy is built around reaching the right people at the best time with the most… Read more »

Show casing our destination through TravMedia

Would you believe Capricorn Enterprise now has the ability to talk to 40,000 journalists, travel and public relation professionals in over 10 countries!? How? We have just formed an exciting partnership with ‘TravMedia’ – the Travel Industry’s Global Media Network!… Read more »

Construction of Rookwood Weir remains a priority for both the Federal and State Governments

Friday July 13th delivered GREAT news to the local region with both the Federal and State Governments reaffirming their commitment to construct Rookwood Weir to benefit not only local communities, but importantly provide essential irrigable water to develop a “food… Read more »

Inquiry into how the mining sector can support businesses in regional economies

The Australian Parliament’s House Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation, Science and Resources has launched an inquiry into how the mining sector can support businesses in regional economies. The inquiry will be considering issues including: opportunities and barriers for regional businesses… Read more »

Winter events season is here!

Winter Racing Carnival Rockhampton – 6-7 July Adani Rockhampton River Festival – 13-15 July Shell Show Yeppoon – 14-15 July Paradise Lagoons Campdraft – 19-22 July Yeppoon Triathlon Festival – 28-29 July Club Marine Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race… Read more »

Our newest attraction is our biggest – literally!

Besides beaches and blue water, Great Keppel has another GREAT attraction – whales! Both local Keppel Island ferry companies now hold Whale Watching permits. This provides many great opportunities for all local operators to leverage off the popularity of these… Read more »

Crafty Fox Brewing opens this weekend!

Rockhampton’s newest brewery, Crafty Fox Brewing, located within the multi award winning Saleyards Distillery, will officially open its doors and showcase a selection of their exciting new beers.  Patrons will have the opportunity to meet with the guys behind the brew,… Read more »

Major Projects Update – in excess of $70B in regional projects

Projects valued at in excess of $70 Billion are detailed in the latest edition of the Capricorn Enterprise Central Qld Major Projects Report released today. Whilst coal projects total a massive $64.0 Billion, other general infrastructure projects make up the… Read more »

CQUniversity Village Festival need your help to come, stay and play a little longer

STOP PRESS! Conformation is in.  CQUniversity (CQU) are the naming rights sponsor for the next 3 years.  This in addition to CQUniversity Village Festival’s continuing sponsorship from Tourism and Events Queensland and Livingstone Shire Council. Last year CQU Village Festival… Read more »