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Central Queensland Regional Water Assessment Stakeholder Advisory Group
Posted on February 27th, 2024
Capricorn Enterprise has been invited to participate on the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water’s Central Queensland Regional Water Assessment Stakeholder Advisory Group. Regional Water Assessments provide a region-level assessment of water need and options to improve water security… Read more »
Crocodile courtship results in 54 nests for 2024
Posted on February 27th, 2024
Koorana Crocodile Farm is excited to see the start of baby crocs entering the world for 2024 after 2000 eggs from 54 nests were collected across the season. Despite it being an unnormal season for the crocs with uncontrollable natural… Read more »
Capricorn Coast, Southern Great Barrier Reef, represented to Swiss travel agents
Posted on February 27th, 2024
Last week, Capricorn Enterprise’s Southern Great Barrier Reef Representative, Eloise Chaffers, represented the Capricorn Coast during a Southern Great Barrier Reef webinar, alongside Loni Hammond (Bundaberg Tourism) and Nicola Smith (GAPDL). The webinar was with Swiss travel agent, travelhouse, part… Read more »
Capricorn Coast operators receiving a funding boost
Posted on February 27th, 2024
Congratulations to five (5) of our Capricorn Coast operators (total 82 applicants shared $1.15M across 13 tourism regions in Qld) which received funding via the Boosting Accessible Tourism Experience Grant program, thanks to the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport (DTIS). Unfortunately, only… Read more »
Frenchville Sports Club proudly announces 2024 Sporting Partnerships
Posted on February 27th, 2024
Frenchville Sports Club is thrilled to announce its sporting partners for the year 2024. Frenchville Sports Club Chairman Mr. Graeme Brady OAM said these partnerships represented a significant step forward the Club’s ongoing commitment to supporting local sports and fostering… Read more »
Moah Creek Wind Farm public comment open until 29th February
Posted on February 21st, 2024
Notification of EPBC Referral for the Moah Creek Wind Farm west of Rockhampton. The Project’s EPBC Act Referral is available for review at Open for comments · EPBC Act Public Portal (awe.gov.au) (reference no 2023/09620) and will be on public… Read more »
Caravan, Camping & Outdoor Show Circuit begins
Posted on February 21st, 2024
The Let’s Go Caravan, Camping & Outdoor Show was held last week from 14 to 18 February at the Adelaide Showground with our Capricorn Coast, Southern Great Barrier Reef destination as part of Drive Queensland in the line-up of over… Read more »
Darumbal TUMRA ‘Nhinda Festival’ (Sunset Festival)
Posted on February 20th, 2024
You’re invited to the Darumbal TUMRA ‘Nhinda Festival’ (Sunset Festival), a celebration of the Darumbal TUMRA, Darumbal culture, community, and sea country connection that promises to be an unforgettable experience. The Nhinda Festival is scheduled to take place on Friday… Read more »
Access for All webinar series
Posted on February 20th, 2024
Access for All webinar series: Webinar 1 – Better understanding disability and access Whether your business is advanced in its accessibility journey, or just starting out, Queensland Tourism Industry Council FREE Access for All webinar series will deepen your understanding… Read more »
Our diverse destination wows TEQ Executives!
Posted on February 15th, 2024
This week, Capricorn Enterprise was thrilled to host recently appointed Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) Group Executive of Marketing Kim McConnie and Claire Sim, Trade Engagement & Distribution Director to our beautiful Capricorn Coast Southern Great Barrier Reef destination. Our… Read more »
