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A Decade of Tourism growth

As Capricorn Enterprise marks our ten year milestone, we reflect on a decade of highs and lows, collaboration and challenges for our regional tourism industry. Last year was definitely a ‘high’ with official Tourism Research Australia data revealing record growth… Read more »

Council and CQUniversity Village Festival Partnership to boost region’s tourism drawcard

Livingstone Shire Council is thrilled to announce its partnership with the CQUniversity Village Festival in support of the iconic event, after securing a three-year agreement. The funding of $98,000 over the three-year partnership from 2021 will see Council not only… Read more »

Have your say on Stanwell’s proposed hydrogen demonstration plant

Stanwell is investigating the potential for a 10 MW hydrogen electrolysis plant located at Stanwell Power Station, near Rockhampton. If built, the hydrogen plant would be the first large-scale electrolyser in Queensland and could facilitate the development of a Central… Read more »

Centrepoint Finance Yeppoon receives recognition for excellence in a record-setting 6 categories

UPDATE – Centrepoint Finance took out four (4) awards. The entire team for CUSTOMER SERVICE BUSINESS and DIVERSIFIED BUSINESS, Anna – Loan Administrator and Shane – Equipment Finance Broker. Congratulations to the team! Always focused on Customer Service first, Shane… Read more »

Great news for our region as major events are confirmed for 2020

Following cancellations and postponement of events due to COVID-19, we’re please to say that major events are confirming their dates for later this year. Keep up to date with the latest by saving the link to our major event calendar… Read more »

Naturally Queensland newsletter launched

Have you seen the new Naturally Queensland newsletter? The first edition of Queensland National Park’s eagerly-awaited newsletter was emailed to 91,000 subscribers on 17 June 2020. The newsletter is designed to encourage, inspire and inform visitors (and potential visitors) to… Read more »

Altum Property Group keen to fast track on-island community infrastructure for Great Keppel Island

Click here to read the official media statement from Altum Property Group. After submitting their Financial Management Capability Assessment (FMCA) to state government earlier this year, Altum Property Group has been working closely with relevant state government departments regarding the GKI Resort… Read more »

Rookwood Weir water sales

Tender for Tender One and Expression of Interest (EOI) for Tender Two opened Another key milestone for the Rookwood Weir Project has been reached with water allocation sales opportunities from Rookwood Weir now open. The Invitation to Tender for Tender… Read more »

Central Queensland jobs key to COVID-19 recovery

More than 1500 jobs will be supported by a $1.4 billion road building boom in Central Queensland with the region to play a pivotal role in the state’s economic recovery. Businesses that support these projects – the whole supply chain… Read more »

Great Western Hotel closing due to COVID-19

Due to COVID-19 the Great Western Hotel will not be reopening. The Great Western Hotel is an iconic local tourist destination which is heavily dependent on overseas and interstate visitors. The social distancing restrictions, border closures and travel restrictions have… Read more »