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Visitor Information Centre volunteers experience Koorana Crocodile Farm
Posted on April 18th, 2023
11 Volunteers and staff from the Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre attended a familiarisation at Koorana Crocodile Farm on the 18th April. Volunteers were greeted by Adam Lever, and given an introduction on the history of crocodiles and Koorana Crocodile… Read more »
New world-class tourism attraction tricera’TOP’S’ April school holiday fun!
Posted on April 11th, 2023
Put yourself in the picture of a unique spine-tingling adventure which transports you back in time to the thrilling Jurassic era and allows you to walk among 30 life-sized prehistoric giants. However, be sure to verge on caution as you… Read more »
Fitzroy to Gladstone (F2G) Pipeline update
Posted on March 29th, 2023
On Tuesday the 28th of March over 100 community and industry stakeholders gathered to attend the Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline project industry briefing jointly hosted by Capricorn Enterprise and Advance Rockhampton. Representatives from McConnel Dowell – BMD Joint Venture (MBJV)… Read more »
Central Queensland Community Koala Survey
Posted on March 28th, 2023
Last year Dr Rolf Schlagloth and Dr Bradley Smith, from the Koala Research CQ group, received a CQUniversity Merit Grant to help them understand community attitudes to further koala conservation in Central Queensland. They are currently seeking residents of CQ… Read more »
New Tourism and Events Queensland CEO, Patricia O’Callaghan visits destination
Posted on March 28th, 2023
Capricorn Enterprise CEO, Mary Carroll hosted a whirlwind visit by new Tourism and Events Queensland CEO, Patricia O’Callaghan this week. Only in her eighth week in the role, Trish has managed to visit eight out of the 13 regions in… Read more »
New Destination Visitor Guides hot off the press!
Posted on March 28th, 2023
From quirky public art trails to a delicious beach menu, inspiring bucket list experiences to the most insta-worthy photo spots, Capricorn Enterprise is pleased to release the official 2023/24 Insider’s Guide for Yeppoon and the Capricorn Coast. Growing year on… Read more »
Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre volunteer, Bev Gilligan reaches 35-year milestone
Posted on March 28th, 2023
Long-standing resident and proud advocate for her hometown on the Capricorn Coast in Central Queensland, Bev Gilligan is this year celebrating 35 years of ongoing dedication and commitment in her volunteer role at the Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre in… Read more »
Queensland Brides Magazine features a local Great Keppel Island wedding
Posted on March 28th, 2023
Ben and Brooke Weir tied the knot back in 2022, starting their happy ever after at our stunning barefoot paradise, Great Keppel Island. Showcasing just how simplistically magical the Keppel Bay Island is for beauty and romance, Queensland Brides Magazine… Read more »
National Regionalisation Roadshow kicks off in Stawell
Posted on March 28th, 2023
The Regional Australia Institute (RAI) CEO Liz Ritchie will launch the national Regionalisation Roadshow in Stawell this week – helping local leaders of Northern Grampians tackle the issues holding their country towns back. The Regionalisation Roadshow will head around… Read more »
Grants open to support businesses in 2023 Year of Accessible Tourism
Posted on March 21st, 2023
Yesterday (Tuesday, 21 March 2023) the Honourable Stirling Hinchliffe MP, Minister for Tourism, Innovation and Sport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympics and Paralympics Sport and Engagement announced the opening of two grants under the $10 million Accessible Tourism… Read more »
