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DestinationQ in Cairns on Thursday 23 November 2023
Posted on October 4th, 2023
Mark your calendars for the annual DestinationQ Forum on Thursday 23 November in Cairns. It’s the must-attend event of the year for tourism professionals looking to supercharge their businesses! Join Queensland Tourism at this free event for a day packed… Read more »
Small business boost to encourage energy efficiency
Posted on October 4th, 2023
The Queensland Government is expanding its appliance cashback scheme to small and medium sized businesses under a new program. The $16 million Queensland Business Energy Saving and Transformation (QBEST) program will target the state’s more than 450,000 small-to-medium businesses, helping… Read more »
Keppel Bay Sailing Club wins Club of the Year at the Australian Sailing Queensland Club Awards
Posted on October 3rd, 2023
At a prestigious Australian Sailing gala event on Thursday 7th September at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, the Queensland sailing community came together for the announcement of the winners for the 2023 Queensland Sailing Awards. At the gala event, attended… Read more »
TruFusion Indian Bar and Grill ranked in top 1% of restaurants worldwide by TripAdvisor
Posted on October 3rd, 2023
With their 5 STAR rating and numerous ‘exceptional Indian food’ reviews, Rockhampton’s TruFusion Indian Bar and Grill has once again been awarded among the Best of the Best Restaurants across the globe. Scooping up their 4th consecutive TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award in 2023,… Read more »
“Oh My Grants” it’s a month of Grant Gold!
Posted on October 3rd, 2023
The Grant Writing Academy is running a month of FREE grant goodness as part of their ‘OMG October’. If you’d like to take advantage of grants for your business or organisation, the major event is the ‘OMG October Grant News Update’ on… Read more »
$5 million to elevate accessible tourism
Posted on October 3rd, 2023
The Queensland Government has celebrated World Tourism Day and Queensland’s Year of Accessible Tourism with the launch of $5 million in inclusive tourism grants. Queensland’s $5 million Accessible Tourism Elevate Fund will support more tourism operators to create more world-class,… Read more »
Freedom Fast Cats features on Channel 9’s My Way Sunday, 22nd October 2023
Posted on October 3rd, 2023
The Capricorn Coast destination returns to screens this weekend, with Freedom Fast Cats making a splash and showcasing our stunning Keppel Bay waters. Sharing his passion, success and challenges from the last 24 years, Max Allen Jnr will take viewers on an… Read more »
Major Projects and Industry Forum speaker line-up for Thursday 19th October
Posted on September 26th, 2023
Proudly sponsored by Gold Partners, MRAEL, and Networking Event Sponsor, Frenchville Sports Club, Capricorn Enterprise’s 2023 Major Projects and Industry Forum is the place to hear directly from project and industry leaders on Thursday 19th October 2023. This year’s Forum… Read more »
Carbon Footprint Measurement as a Tool for Corporate Social Responsibility in Tourism Businesses
Posted on September 26th, 2023
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is increasingly important for tourism businesses. Measuring your carbon footprint can be a powerful tool for demonstrating your commitment to CSR, by showing that you are taking action to reduce your environmental impact. This can help… Read more »
2024 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award applications now open
Posted on September 26th, 2023
Applications are now open for the 2024 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award until 25 October 2023. The award is designed to empower and celebrate inclusive and courageous leadership by women involved in Australia’s rural and emerging industries, businesses and communities. It… Read more »
