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CQ Nature Photography Competition
Posted on March 1st, 2022
Calling all CQ photographers, nature lovers, or anyone with a smart phone! Over $10,000 in prizes is up for grabs in Fitzroy Basin Association’s (FBA) CQ Nature Photography Competition. To celebrate the environment that sustains one of the most productive… Read more »
Invitation to Tender – Mt Fairview GBRF Timber Pile Project
Posted on March 1st, 2022
Catchment Solutions is leading the remediation of large-scale erosion projects at Mt. Fairview property located about 65 kilometres, North-West of Rockhampton, located in the Morinish locality. Prospective tenderers are invited to tender on the project and were able attend the… Read more »
Question without Notice from local Member for Keppel: Keppel Electorate, Infrastructure
Posted on March 1st, 2022
On Wednesday 23rd February, Member for Keppel Brittany Lauga MP, asked a Question without Notice during the First Session of the Fifty-seventh Parliament. As recorded on page 123 of the Hansard Record of Proceedings (Proof), Ms Lauga questioned the Deputy… Read more »
Grants and support for flood-affected residents extend across South-East Queensland
Posted on March 1st, 2022
More residents across South-East Queensland who have been impacted by severe flooding over recent days may be eligible for financial assistance, including Emergency Hardship Assistance grants of up to $180 per person and $900 for a family of five or… Read more »
Our region’s 2022 economic profile – latest data now available
Posted on March 1st, 2022
Capricorn Enterprise has recently updated its Economic Profile, presenting an overview of the Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton area. The profile provides up-to-date information and statistics on various economic and related indicators including demographics, employment, business and industry, building activity, education,… Read more »
$36.5 million Rockhampton Museum of Art now open!
Posted on March 1st, 2022
A brand new multi-million dollar art museum which hosts one of Australia’s best regional art collections has officially opened in Rockhampton. All three levels of government contributed to deliver this project for the people of Rockhampton and visitors to the… Read more »
New TV Show filmed in CQ – “Gem Hunters Down Under”
Posted on February 23rd, 2022
In exciting news for our region, a new series is coming to 7Mate, later this year. GEM HUNTERS DOWN UNDER is set deep in the heart of Central Queensland. This new factual series follows the highs and lows of a community… Read more »
Travelling influencers give back to Keppel Bay’s marine life
Posted on February 22nd, 2022
When the full-time travel family of six, 4 Boys and a Caravan, first arrived on the Capricorn Coast, they quickly found as many reasons as possible to not leave… Working with Capricorn Enterprise on creating content to inspire other families… Read more »
Downer Manufacturing Forum – Opportunities to engage
Posted on February 22nd, 2022
Capricorn Enterprise hosted Downer Group on the 10th of February for the Downer Manufacturing Forum. Business, industry and potential suppliers were able to hear about opportunities with Downer Group in Queensland and learn more about pre-registration and pre-qualification as suppliers…. Read more »
My Way shares the colourful story of local artist, Jet James
Posted on February 22nd, 2022
Jet’s story on My Way can be seen here – https://www.9now.com.au/my-way/season-4/clip-cl01tt28f005x0ommoix12xza After moving to Rockhampton at the age of 19, Jet James made a decision to put his heart and soul into what he did best, and soon became an… Read more »
