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The Queensland Economic Recovery Strategy: Unite and Recover for Queensland Jobs
Posted on May 19th, 2020
The strategy includes: Maintain infrastructure investment at more than $50 billion over the next four years A $400 million Accelerated Works Program to deliver new road, bridge and pavement sealing works across the state; A further $200 million in 2020-21… Read more »
Businesses open 1st June (Stage 2)
Posted on May 13th, 2020
The following businesses have, or will, re-open as part of Stage 2 of the COVID recovery. Further information will be posted as it comes to hand. Click here for businesses which re-opened from 15th May, including restaurants and cafes. All… Read more »
Businesses opening 15th May (Stage 1)
Posted on May 13th, 2020
The following businesses will re-open from 15th May as part of Stage 1 of the COVID recovery. Restaurants will be open for up to 10 diners. Further information will be posted as it comes to hand. Click here for businesses… Read more »
Airport numbers reflect increased 2019 visitation
Posted on April 28th, 2020
2019 was a record year in visitation to the Capricorn region (1,164,000 Domestic overnight, 69,000 international overnight and 1,506,000 day trip visitors) spending a total of $954 Million expenditure. Recently released data for the Rockhampton airport also reflected that growth… Read more »
Relief for Koorana Crocodile Farm, Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary and Rockhampton Zoo
Posted on April 28th, 2020
Staff from Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary, Koorana Crocodile Farm and Rockhampton Zoo will sleep a little easier at night following the Federal Government’s unveiling of a $94.6 million support package to assist with operations as they ride out the COVID-19… Read more »
World of fun for the Gleesons
Posted on April 28th, 2020
The newly established 5-star ‘World of Fun’ accommodation in Yeppoon, run by seven-year-old Ruby has taken out the top gong in week two of Capricorn Enterprise’s ‘Holiday at Home’ competition after a raving review from VIP guest, five-year-old Eva. From… Read more »
5 minutes with Capricorn Enterprise Economic Development Member, rsured Pty Ltd
Posted on April 21st, 2020
Laurence Stitt, Managing Director of rsured has more than 35 years’ experience in management positions in multinational and SME businesses in construction, manufacturing and agriculture. These include senior and executive management roles with Bundaberg Sugar, GRAINCO and JM Kelly Group… Read more »
New Livingstone Shire Council electives officially sworn in at declaration of office
Posted on April 9th, 2020
With the Livingstone polls now declared the new Livingstone Shire Council conducted its Declaration of Office meeting where Mayor Andy Ireland and the six elected Councillors were officially sworn in. The six Councillors are re-elected members Glenda Mather, Nigel Hutton,… Read more »
Cancelled local/regional events (to date):
Posted on April 8th, 2020
In following the national guidelines widely circulated, the following events have been cancelled in the period to June 2020: Festival of the Wind – Emu Park Keppel Sands Krabtastic Livingstone Shire Council – All public programmes and events cancelled from… Read more »
Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry MP, March 18th – Update on Coronavirus Measures
Posted on March 19th, 2020
General Population – Indoor Gatherings Non-essential indoor gatherings of greater than 100 people (including staff) will no longer be permitted from Wednesday 18 March 2020. An indoor gathering refers to a gathering within a single enclosed area (i.e. an area,… Read more »
