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Best in Business 2021: Celebrating Business Excellence
Posted on September 15th, 2021
Have you nominated a business yet? Nominate here Book tickets here The inaugural Best in Business Awards, hosted in partnership by Capricorn Enterprise and the Capricornia Chamber of Commerce, will highlight our exceptional industry business drivers who are using innovation… Read more »
Central Queensland Highlands businesses celebrated at night of nights
Posted on September 14th, 2021
The mood in the room was electric at the 2021 Central Queensland Highlands Business Excellence Awards held on Saturday 11th September in Emerald. From a jam-packed program of entertainment to a magnificently styled venue brimming with laughter and community spirit… Read more »
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN for the 2021 Best in Business Awards
Posted on September 8th, 2021
Book your tickets here Nominate here Sponsorship opportunities Do you know a local business or enterprise who is going above and beyond to deliver consistent and outstanding service across our region? Or perhaps a business who has showcased an exceptional… Read more »
Vote Now for Empire Apartment Hotel, Beef 2021 and Rockynats in the RACQ People’s Choice category
Posted on September 7th, 2021
The Queensland Tourism Awards (QTA) are delighted to be partnering with RACQ for the RACQ People’s Choice category. The RACQ People’s Choice category gives travellers and the general public the chance to vote for their favourite tourism experience, service or… Read more »
Island paradise sells out in less than 14 minutes
Posted on September 7th, 2021
In just 14 minutes on Monday 6th September, 100 nights on Great Keppel Island were snapped up for just $1 as part of Tourism and Events Queensland’s ’20 Days of Holidays Like This’ campaign. The campaign, which is now in… Read more »
Yeppoon remains one of Australia’s most searched destinations
Posted on September 1st, 2021
Aussie rock legends, The Choirboys made it a well know classic back in the 80’s, but now ‘run to paradise’ has become a modern-day way of life for sea or tree changes ready to make a move. Seeking bigger backyards,… Read more »
Capricorn Enterprise Destination Tourism Strategy (2021-2030) released
Posted on September 1st, 2021
After many months of planning, consulting and discussion, Capricorn Enterprise is pleased to launch our Destination Tourism Strategy 2021-2030, which outlines our region’s collaborative commitment and intent to manage, develop and promote our destination over the next decade. Endorsed by… Read more »
Rockhampton scores big with new aircraft maintenance facility
Posted on August 31st, 2021
A new $60 million aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility will be constructed at the Rockhampton Airport with support from the Queensland Government’s Jobs and Regional Growth Fund. Treasurer and Minister for Investment Cameron Dick said Alliance Airlines would… Read more »
Calling all single Capricorn farmers!
Posted on August 31st, 2021
Are you a hot-blooded Capricorn Region farmer (male or female) looking for love? Well, you are in luck, because Channel 7 is looking for you! The hunt is on again for lovelorn talent for the hugely popular Farmer Wants a…(Buddy)… Read more »
Rockhampton Ring Road
Posted on August 31st, 2021
Get ready to hit the road The Rockhampton Ring Road Project is a significant major project being undertaken in our region over the next four years. The project is currently in the final detailed design phase, with Expression of Interest,… Read more »
