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Capricorn Coast region monopolises Australian Idol 2024
Posted on March 13th, 2024
Our local strapping ‘Big Camel’ farmer, Trent and country sweetheart, Denvah continue to make the Capricorn Coast region proud, securing a spot in the Top 6 of Channel 7’s popular music show Australian Idol. Singing their hearts out each week… Read more »
More than 100,000 Bonza customers embrace direct flights to/from Rockhampton
Posted on March 13th, 2024
More than 100,000 customers have flown in and out of Rockhampton with Bonza as the low-cost carrier continues its mission to connect more Australians to their big backyard than ever before. For mum of four Tammy Dagan, Bonza’s arrival in Rocky has… Read more »
Southern Great Barrier Reef Tourism Trade Missions
Posted on March 12th, 2024
The Southern Great Barrier Reef (SGBR) has been on the world stage with the tourism industry attending a number of trade missions to grow destination awareness and visitation in key international target markets. The SGBR partnership spans the Capricorn, Gladstone… Read more »
Queensland’s Tourism Regions meet at Tourism & Events Qld ‘Mega’ Business Planning Week
Posted on March 12th, 2024
Last week, Queensland’s 13 Regional Tourism Organisations (RTOs) met with Tourism and Events Queensland executives as part of their Knowledge Exchange business planning week for the forthcoming year and beyond. TEQ Chair Grant Hunt and TEQ CEO Patricia O’Callaghan welcomed… Read more »
Discover the vibrancy of the Capricorn Coast this weekend on My Way
Posted on March 12th, 2024
Known for spreading cheer and colourful flare across our Capricorn Coast destination, experienced muralist Bill Gannon from Out There Co. is set to feature on My Way this Sunday 17th March from 5.30pm. With clever artistry prominently displayed in carparks,… Read more »
Welcome Gerard Coggan to the role of Coordinator-General, Dept State Development and Infrastructure
Posted on March 5th, 2024
Capricorn Enterprise welcome Gerard Coggan to the role of Coordinator-General in the Department of State Development and Infrastructure. Gerard was appointed the Coordinator-General following an extensive recruitment process at the end of last year and has now been operating in… Read more »
The spirit of the Great Barrier Reef in a glass – Inside Small Business
Posted on February 5th, 2024
Reef Distillers on the Capricorn Coast has recently been included in one of Australia’s top small business publications, Inside Small Business. The story features a Q&A with co-founder Laureth Rumble, sharing how the business was inspired, the successes and challenges… Read more »
Submit a summer deal
Posted on December 19th, 2023
Tourism and Events Queensland has already launched marketing activities to assure visitors the majority of Queensland is safe to visit. Travellers around the country will be encouraged to visit Queensland.com to grab a great Queensland summer deal – so tourism… Read more »
Year of Accessible Tourism – grants closing soon!
Posted on November 28th, 2023
$5 million Accessible Tourism Elevate Fund offers two grant options so operators can apply for what they need, depending on where they are in their accessible tourism journey. Access Starter Grants – close 6 December 2023. · For organisations at the beginning their… Read more »
New Grow Cultural Tourism Fund
Posted on November 28th, 2023
The Queensland Government has announced a new fund to support the growth of impactful arts and cultural events in communities across the state. The Grow Cultural Tourism Fund will strengthen the state’s reputation as a global arts and cultural tourism destination… Read more »
