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Great Keppel Island injects $25 million, 250 jobs into local economy….AND COUNTING!
Posted on January 17th, 2024
The region’s peak tourism and economic development Organisation has today released key findings of a detailed report which reveals the substantive current and future economic significance of Great Keppel Island (GKI) to the Capricorn Coast region/Livingstone Shire LGA. National economics… Read more »
Carnarvon Gorge lands front cover of the 2024 Explore Queensland Caravan Parks directory
Posted on January 16th, 2024
Think Carnarvon Gorge is already a BIG deal? Landing on the front cover of 2024 Explore Queensland Caravan Parks directory has made it even BIGGER! We are thrilled that our friends at Caravanning Queensland have chosen an image of Carnarvon… Read more »
Boulder Creek Wind Farm – Expressions of Interest Now Open
Posted on January 9th, 2024
The Boulder Creek Wind Farm expressions of interest (EOI) are now open. Boulder Creek Wind Farm is an up to 372 MW onshore wind farm, located 40 km southwest of Rockhampton and approximately 5 km west of Mount Morgan in… Read more »
Local Jobs with the Stanwell-led CQH2 Hydrogen Project
Posted on January 9th, 2024
A Queensland led hydrogen project that will create 8,900 jobs has been shortlisted for a flagship $2 billion Commonwealth hydrogen program. The Stanwell-led CQH2 has been recognised as one of the nation’s best hydrogen projects – announced as one of six… Read more »
Fitzroy Community Hospice updates
Posted on January 9th, 2024
Volunteers needed – Landscaping and handy people Do you have landscaping or handyperson skills and expertise? Fitzroy Community Hospice need your help to put the finishing touches on the Hospice. You can be part of this legacy project by volunteering to help make the… Read more »
Mount Morgan CBD – Links to its historic past
Posted on January 9th, 2024
Historic journey launched Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc is pleased to announce that residents and visitors alike can participate in an historic journey of Mount Morgan’s CBD area. The “Mount Morgan CBD – Links to its Historic Past” project… Read more »
Rookwood Weir spills water for the first time
Posted on January 8th, 2024
Central Queensland’s new Rookwood Weir began spilling water for the first time in the early hours of Wednesday 27 December 2023. The weir is currently at 122 per cent capacity, after reaching its full supply level of 74,300 megalitres. The spill… Read more »
Bonza marks one year since receiving thumbs up to fly with 50 percent off sale
Posted on January 8th, 2024
It’s been 12 months since Australia’s only independent low-cost carrier Bonza achieved its licence to fly and to mark the milestone Bonza is holding a 50% off sale across its entire network*. This same week last year, Bonza received a… Read more »
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Capricorn Enterprise team
Posted on December 19th, 2023
Capricorn Enterprise wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy and prosperous new year. Our office will be closed from Friday 22nd December and reopening Tuesday 2nd January. The Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre will be operating at reduced hours: Christmas Eve… Read more »
New Queensland Government Ministry sworn in
Posted on December 19th, 2023
The new Queensland Government Ministry was sworn in at Government House on Monday 18th December 2023. The 19-strong Cabinet headed by Premier Steven Miles includes new Ministers and revised portfolios. Brittany Lauga retained her position as Assistant Minister for Health… Read more »
