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A leap forward for Great Keppel Island Resort

More than a decade after the closing of Great Keppel Island Resort back in February 2008, latest media speculation can now be confirmed. Pat O’Driscoll from Knight Frank Rockhampton/Capricorn Coast is leading the sales process along with positive negotiations between… Read more »

Pacific Destinations ITO Agents visit

Thanks to our Capricorn SGBR Young Tourism Leaders Zac (Empire), Eloise (GKI Hideaway) and Amanda (Capricorn Caves), who hosted FIT Specialists from Pacific Destinations over the recent Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend, which was a result of their recent tourism trade… Read more »

Increased visitors head to the Southern Great Barrier Reef

The Southern Great Barrier Reef (Capricorn, Gladstone and Bundaberg regions combined) has attracted record numbers of interstate and international visitors in 2018/19 according to the latest results released from Tourism Research Australia (TRA). Data from the National Visitor Survey (NVS)… Read more »

Experience and Knowledge at the Capricorn Enterprise Major Projects Forum

With only sixteen (16) days until the Region’s Premier Major Projects Forum, Capricorn Enterprise Regional Economic Development Manager, Neil Lethlean, urges business and industry leaders to register. The Capricorn Enterprise Major Projects Forum is on again Friday 25th October at… Read more »

AgriFuture’s Rural Women’s Awards now open!

As part of AgriFutures Australia’s commitment to identifying, celebrating and empowering women, applications for the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award are now open. Owner/Manager of Koorana Crocodile Farm, Lillian Lever is strongly encouraging local women within our region to consider nominating… Read more »

Facts about Queensland shark drumlines

Edited 10 February 2020 Shark drum-lines back in Queensland The Australian Government has committed $5 million to the Queensland Government to improve swimmer safety in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, by reinstalling standard shark drumlines while investing in modern… Read more »

A decade of development ahead – emerging signs of a positive and growing economy

Recently released data from a variety of sources confirms what Capricorn Enterprise CEO Mary Carroll has been saying: there are signs of a positive and growing economy in our region. With the number and size of the major projects across… Read more »

Takarakka Bush Resort – Central Highlands People’s Choice Award Winner!

Capricorn Enterprise again partnered with Central Highlands Development Corporation for their biennial Business Excellence Awards. The Central Highlands Business Excellence Awards are designed to celebrate the efforts and achievements of the diverse community of the Central Highlands.  The awards recognise… Read more »

Cost of regional airfares – whose responsibility is it?

Whilst the blame game for the price of regional airfares continues between major airlines (Qantas and Virgin) and Australian Airports Association (AAA), business and leisure visitors to regional areas continue to pay the price. Whilst issues include rising fuel prices,… Read more »

Supporting a Regional Workforce through Project Engagement and CSQ Partnership

Jobs, Jobs and More Jobs for the CQ Region Whilst only in its infancy, the Capricorn Enterprise – Construction Skills Qld Partnership (Industry Skills Coordination Program) is positively advancing strategies to maximise local Industry participation and Workforce engagement across seven… Read more »