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$800 Million Rockhampton Ring Road delayed exasperating local leaders and businesses

As the peak regional economic development organisation in Central Queensland, Capricorn Enterprise has for the past decade successfully advocated for critical road, rail and air infrastructure as one of our region’s Major Priority Projects.  The Rockhampton Ring Road is an… Read more »

The stars align for Empire Apartment Hotel and Capricorn Caves

Both Empire Apartment Hotel and Capricorn Caves have recently been placed on the Gold List for Australia’s most exclusive accommodation. The Star Ratings Gold List celebrates only those properties which hold themselves to their independent quality standards, aggregating millions of… Read more »

Independent Brewers Association say YEPP to the Capricorn Coast

With over 600 independently-owned breweries across the country, the IPA has recently acknowledged the unique identity and contribution to Australian life from Yeppoon’s only brewery – YEPP Brewing at the 2022 Indies. Our local brewery, located in Hidden Valley, were… Read more »

Dr. Chris Brown and Para-surfer Sam Bloom ride the waves at Surf Lakes Yeppoon – watch Ch 10’s The Living Room this Friday night

Tune into Channel 10’s The Living Room this Friday from 7.30pm as Dr Chris Brown takes on the waves of Surf Lakes Yeppoon alongside extraordinary para-surfer, and Surf Lakes ambassador, Sam Bloom, after visiting Yeppoon Lagoon and enjoying the village… Read more »

Shaping successful industry at the 2022 Major Industry Forum

Held at the Frenchville Sports Club and sponsored by Gold Partners – CQG Consulting and NBN Co, the Capricorn Enterprise 2022 Major Industry Forum proudly gathered over 100 local industry partners to discuss a range of topics across three key… Read more »

Advertising opportunities for your business with LiSTNR

Australian audiences are connecting with audio like never before. LiSTNR Streaming has seen exponential growth as people turn to their favourite stations for the most up-to-date news, trusted commentary, music and familiar radio personalities. SCA’s Digital Instream Audio Platform provides… Read more »

Belly laughs ahoy…

Central Queensland is about to get a whole lot funnier – with a swag of Australian comedians coming to town this November for the very first Capricorn Coast Comedy Festival! From Emu Park to Yeppoon, in bars, breweries and the… Read more »

Capricorn Enterprise meets with Federal Shadow Cabinet

With Federal Shadow Cabinet meeting in Rockhampton over the past two days, Capricorn Enterprise CEO Mary Carroll was very pleased to host Federal Shadow Minister for Trade and Tourism Kevin Hogan MP on a whirlwind tour of Rockhampton and the… Read more »

Exercise Wallaby a great success – Singapore Armed Forces Appreciation Dinner

After a two year hiatus, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) were thrilled with a successful Exercise Wallaby 2022, where 4,000 SAF troops trained at Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area. (SBMTA). Colonel Lim Lit Lam, Deputy Chief Armour Officer/SAF Head Admin… Read more »

Local businesses enjoy a picture perfect night at Yeppoon Cinemas

The Capricorn Coast’s newest opening, Yeppoon Cinemas, was buzzing last Wednesday night, as several local business representatives joined Capricorn Enterprise’s Members Networking evening. As the Cinema’s first corporate event, the team from Yeppoon Cinemas including Melissa, Ann-Marie and Chris went… Read more »