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Holiday at Home competition
Posted on May 6th, 2020
From the newly established 5-star ‘Gleeson’s World of Fun’ accommodation in Yeppoon, to Owen’s exciting Wildlife Adventures, the final two weeks of the Holiday at Home competition certainly made us smile! Check out details of our week two and three… Read more »
5 ways to celebrate a socially distant Mother’s Day
Posted on May 6th, 2020
“The sun will still shine. The flowers will still bloom. Emotion will still be shared. Hope will still prevail, and love will still conquer.” Although the coronavirus pandemic has thrown some logistical spanners in the works for 2020, time keeps… Read more »
Millions of wishes granted
Posted on May 6th, 2020
5 minutes with Economic Development Committee member, Indigo Gold With a long-term passion for writing and a proven track record of success, the small yet dynamic team at Indigo Gold have been crafting compelling stories for local businesses for over… Read more »
WIN a reef to rainforest adventure!
Posted on May 6th, 2020
Capricorn Enterprise has launched a competition to engage the community through social media, encouraging visitors and locals to keep their dreams and plans alive with an exciting chance to win and experience the very best of our stunning destination. Struggling… Read more »
From Sandstone Wilderness to the Southern Great Barrier Reef – lending a lockdown lifeboat
Posted on May 6th, 2020
While many of us fantasise spending weeks on a remote island with limited contact to the ‘real’ world, surrounded by white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and ending each day enjoying a magical sunset, a group of Carnarvon Gorge tourism… Read more »
The shining light in a remarkable cavern
Posted on May 5th, 2020
Jordan Wheeler, Assistant General Manager of the Capricorn Caves has just been named as one of two Emerging Tourism Professionals for Australian Regional Tourism (ART) across Australia. Identified as an emerging leader and advocate of the industry with the potential… Read more »
Capricorn Enterprise successful in lobbying for island and mainland lease relief
Posted on April 29th, 2020
Natural Resources Minister Dr Anthony Lynham announced a waiver of more than $33.8 million in State land rent to help support business during the COVID-19 emergency. Read the official media statement here. As part of the relief package, more than… Read more »
Trade Ready Program gets set to launch in Rockhampton
Posted on April 29th, 2020
Starting on Monday 11th May in Rockhampton, the Trade Ready Program provides additional skills and experiences to individuals who are new entrants to the civil construction industry, whether they are displaced from their current employment or looking for a new… Read more »
Capricorn Enterprise continues to lobby for accommodation and tourism sector
Posted on April 29th, 2020
Last week, Capricorn Enterprise CEO, Mary Carroll, on behalf of our regional tourism industry, called on State Government to ease restrictions for our region, after no new cases of COVID-19 were recorded. Whilst the tourism community was relieved to hear… Read more »
Butler Partners celebrate the ongoing power of the Capricorn Region
Posted on April 28th, 2020
5 minutes with Capricorn Enterprise Economic Development Member, Butler Partners The Central Queensland region is without doubt entering the most exciting phase of significant investment that has ever been experienced to date. We sat down with Principal and Director of… Read more »
