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Join the fossil hunt at Capricorn Caves

This Saturday 24th July, put on your fossil detective cap, grab your magnifying glass and step back in time to discover the megafauna that roamed our region millions of years ago. The Capricorn Caves Fossil Open Day welcomes all budding… Read more »

Oshen Yeppoon’s Plugapalooza on Ch7 Sunrise

With Ch7 Sunrise weatherman, Sam Mac on a mission to support Australian businesses hit hard by the ongoing COVID pandemic through his early morning zoom plugs, Oshen Yeppoon Managers, Bill and Andrea jumped online to give a big shout out… Read more »

CQUniversity Village Festival – Capricorn Coast’s premier music, arts and culture celebration

Central Queensland’s premier music, arts and culture celebration, The CQUniversity Village Festival is gearing up for another spectacular stage show and entertainment programme this August! With a local history dating back to 2003, the festival boasts a significant live music… Read more »

St Aubins Village

St Aubins Village is a unique wedding/event and accommodation venue situated in Rockhampton. Set on a total of two acres, St Aubins Village consists of a beautiful open paved courtyard surrounded by cottage gardens that can comfortably host event 130… Read more »

Shiralee Clydesdales Farm Stay

Formerly a horse spelling farm, “Prado Downs” is now home to Shiralee Clydesdale Stud.  Now you can enjoy the Clydesdales as much as they do – rent a cottage or bring your caravan or tent and camp on their open… Read more »

Keppel Charters

Keppel Charters offer private charters, island camping drop offs and a chance to propose, elope or celebrate a special event on a secluded beach in Keppel Bay. Discover the beauty of the 19 island wonders in Keppel Bay. The Keppel… Read more »

Tourism and Events Queensland – Experience Design Pilot Program 2021

Eleven of our region’s operators have been selected to participate in Tourism and Events Queensland’s (TEQ) Experience Design Pilot Program in partnership with Capricorn Enterprise.  The program launched this week with a presentation by David Morgan and Alex Perpich from TEQ followed by One-on-One mentoring sessions with Amanda Kruse from Success… Read more »

Major Projects Update – $80B in regional projects

Projects valued at $80 Billion are detailed in the latest edition of the Capricorn Enterprise Central Qld Major Projects 2021 Summary. Whilst coal projects total a massive $61.3 Billion, other general infrastructure projects make up the difference including Shoalwater Bay… Read more »

Update on the Queensland Government’s Zero Emission Vehicle Initiatives

Following the announcement of the development of a new Queensland Zero Emission Vehicle Strategy (ZEV), the Queensland Government is engaging with the community to inform the development of the strategy. We would encourage you to make a written submission (email… Read more »

State-funded works complete Yeppoon’s Station Quarter

Works on Yeppoon’s heritage-listed Station Quarter are now complete. The almost $1 million in works included repairs to the railway building and a new shared path linking a missing connection in the Capricorn Coast Pineapple Rail Trail. These works were… Read more »