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Sips are going down this weekend at the Capricorn Food and Wine Festival
Posted on September 5th, 2023
Get ready to quench your thirst at Central Queensland’s premier event for showcasing all things food, wine, beer, spirits, live music and more! Celebrating 11 years of cheers, this years event will be set against the backdrop of the mighty… Read more »
The Shelter Collective opens it’s first four affordable cottages
Posted on August 29th, 2023
With a mission to provide affordable safe shelter for all, community driven group The Shelter Collective has proudly opened its first four cottages and representatives of Capricorn Enterprise had the pleasure of being part of the celebrations. The Shelter Collective… Read more »
Business Boost Grants now up for grabs
Posted on August 29th, 2023
The Business Boost grants program provides support to businesses to improve their efficiency and productivity through organisational development. The grants can be used for activities that will create growth, such as strategic business planning, design and implementation of sophisticated cloud… Read more »
Queensland launches accessible tourism podcast – Accessed That in a bid to open travel to everyone
Posted on August 29th, 2023
2023 marks the Year of Accessible Tourism in Queensland and the Sunshine State has upped its inclusivity game with the launch of a new podcast, Accessed That, hitting the airwaves. The podcast was conceived around the belief that ‘travel should… Read more »
Unveiled: Rockhampton’s Stanwell Clean Energy Hub
Posted on August 29th, 2023
Queensland Government has unveiled the first look at the future Stanwell Clean Energy Hub. To begin the transformation of the Stanwell Clean Energy Hub, publicly owned energy company Stanwell Corporation will build the Future Energy and Innovation Training Hub (FEITH)… Read more »
Unearthing History: Ancient Koala Tooth Fossil Discovered at Capricorn Caves
Posted on August 29th, 2023
In an exciting twist of time, a recent citizen science program for Capricorn Caves’ Big Science Adventure unearthed a remarkable find – a fossil tooth from an ancient rainforest koala! This discovery provides a fascinating glimpse into the prehistoric past… Read more »
Exploring the Diversity of Agritourism at Livingstone Shire Agritourism Field Day
Posted on August 29th, 2023
Ever been curious to learn about options to increase your revenue streams, diversify and innovate your farm business? All farmers, producers and rural landowners in the Livingstone Shire are invited to attend the Exploring the Diversity of Agritourism Field Day to learn more… Read more »
Major Road Upgrade for Key Freight Route Complete
Posted on August 22nd, 2023
A major upgrade to Stanage Bay Road between the Bruce Highway and the Army Access gate is now complete, thanks to the Australian Government’s Roads of Strategic Importance (ROSI) initiative. The $21.6 million project involved upgrading and sealing approximately 39.7… Read more »
Courier Mail Bush Summit – Rockhampton
Posted on August 22nd, 2023
In case you missed it, all keynote addresses (including Gina Rinehart and the Premier), as well as panel discussions (Liveability, Energy, Technology, Regional Outlook) have been recorded and can be found on this link: https://bushsummitqld.splashthat.com/ Eight key topics were presented… Read more »
Capricorn Enterprise’s Major Projects and Industry Forum to showcase $5 billion in development opportunities for the region
Posted on August 22nd, 2023
Central Queensland’s reputation as the economic powerhouse of our state will be made known once again at the 2023 Major Projects and Industry Forum, to be held on Thursday 19th October in Rockhampton. Featuring 12 keynote speakers covering the overarching… Read more »
