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Channel 7’s Sunrise visits Yeppoon Lagoon
Posted on April 8th, 2024
Channel 7’s weekend weather presenter James Tobin and his crew made a splash at Yeppoon Lagoon on Saturday 30th March, showcasing our beautiful Capricorn Coast to their national audience. Proudly hosted and organised by Capricorn Enterprise, with special guests including… Read more »
The Strand Hotel Opens Refreshed Beer Garden & Main Terrace
Posted on April 8th, 2024
The Strand Hotel in Yeppoon has opened the refreshed beer garden and main terrace, marking the completion of the local watering-hole’s renovation which focussed on enhancing existing areas and offering for locals and visitors of all ages. With a Beach… Read more »
Energy Queensland brings QLD’s Energy and Jobs Plan discussion to Rockhampton
Posted on March 28th, 2024
Capricorn Enterprise’s Industry Engagement Manager, Frank Edwards attended an Energy Queensland (EQ) event this week at Headricks Lane in Rockhampton. EQ’s Chief Customer Officer, Michael Dart, acknowledged Capricorn Enterprise’s assistance with EQL’s local engagement and the regulatory reset in his… Read more »
Queensland Weekender explores the Capricorn Coast region seeking sustainability and Island adventure
Posted on March 27th, 2024
Filming two separate stories, presenter Chris Parsons and his talented crew from Channel 7’s Queensland Weekender spent three days exploring our destination, gathering content to promote sustainability and Island adventure on the Capricorn Coast. Kicking off Day 1 with a… Read more »
SHOREX AUSTRALIA impressed by destination
Posted on March 26th, 2024
Last week, James Coughlan, founder of Cruise ground handling company, Shorex Australia visited our destination for the first time. Visiting from his Cairns base (flying direct BONZA Cairns to Rocky), Shorex Australia is one of five (5) ground handling companies… Read more »
Unlocking the charm of the Capricorn Coast region: Introducing the 2024/25 Visitor and Lifestyle Guide
Posted on March 20th, 2024
Capricorn Enterprise is pleased to announce the release of the 2024/25 Visitor and Lifestyle Guide for the Capricorn Coast region. Encompassing the picturesque and adventure filled locales of Yeppoon, Rockhampton, and the townships within, this comprehensive guide is set to… Read more »
Beach, Boots and Beats delivers stellar line-up for an afternoon of live outdoor entertainment!
Posted on March 19th, 2024
Lace up your dancing boots, throw down your picnic blanket and buckle up for an evening full of fantastic live country music and entertainment for the first Beach, Boots and Beats event! Council is thrilled to present this exciting event… Read more »
Capricorn Coast and Southern Great Barrier Reef shine bright at Australian Tourism Awards
Posted on March 19th, 2024
Australia’s best of the best in tourism gathered last Friday night in Darwin for the 2023 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. Over 180 leading tourism operators, including 21 Queensland businesses who took home gold at the 2023 Queensland Tourism Awards, vied… Read more »
Regional Tourism Forum shines a light on Australia’s incredible appeal for visitors
Posted on March 19th, 2024
More than 100 representatives from Australia’s Regional Tourism Organisations met last week at Tourism Australia’s (TA) Annual RTO forum held in Sydney. TA provided updates on its Research/Strategy, Distribution, Sustainability, Partnering with Culture and presented trends in global Social Media…. Read more »
Something for every age in Easter on the Capricorn Coast activity guide!
Posted on March 19th, 2024
Livingstone Shire Council is delighted to announce the much-anticipated Easter on the Capricorn Coast 2024 program, thoughtfully planned to engage the hearts and minds of our vibrant youth community. Proudly presented and facilitated by Council in collaboration with several local… Read more »
