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Cruise potential for Keppel Bay

As a new Member of the Australian Cruise Association (ACA) on behalf of local industry, Capricorn Enterprise attended the annual conference and AGM in Wollongong NSW, with next years conference to be held in Adelaide SA. The 25th ACA conference title… Read more »

Rockhampton Ring Road project update

In December 2022 the Queensland and Australian Governments announced that they had reached agreement to get the first phase of the Rockhampton Ring Road underway in 2023, with a $280 million package of construction works to commence following the early… Read more »

Exploring the Diversity of Agritourism at Livingstone Shire Agritourism Field Day

Ever been curious to learn about options to increase your revenue streams, diversify and innovate your farm business?  All farmers, producers and rural landowners in the Livingstone Shire are invited to attend the Exploring the Diversity of Agritourism Field Day to learn more… Read more »

EV chargers to entice tourists to Capricorn Coast

Article provided by very passionate local and Electric Vehicle owner, Arthur Hunt. Increasing numbers of electric cars are being registered in Australia, mostly in capital cities.  New registrations increased from 33,410 in the whole of 2022 to 50,000 by the… Read more »

Reducing costs through Carbon Footprint Measurement in tourism businesses

Measuring your carbon footprint can also help you identify areas of your operations where you can reduce costs. For example, by tracking your energy consumption, you can identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce your utility bills. Similarly, by… Read more »

Local events Spring into action this weekend

This weekend marks the start of Spring and Father’s Day, and as we bid farewell the cooler months of Winter and get ready to celebrate our main man, we have a line-up of fabulous events to keep the whole family… Read more »

Weigh Auto Group sponsor new Capricorn Enterprise vehicle

Capricorn Enterprise CEO Mary Carroll was handed the keys to a new Mahindra Scorpio from General Manager Simon Weigh and Sales Consultant Peter Morey, as part of our valued corporate partnership with Weigh Auto Group. The All-New Scorpio uses the… Read more »

Inside Advanced Manufacturing – CQU School of Mining

You are invited to behind-the-scenes tours of the facilities of some of Queensland’s top advanced manufacturers and support organisations. Inside Advanced Manufacturing is a two week long series of advanced manufacturing showcaseevents taking place across Queensland from 4 – 15… Read more »

Capricorn Enterprise’s Major Projects and Industry Forum to showcase $5 billion in development opportunities for the region

Central Queensland’s reputation as the economic powerhouse of our state will be made known once again at the 2023 Major Projects and Industry Forum, to be held on Thursday 19th October in Rockhampton. Featuring 12 keynote speakers covering the overarching… Read more »

Koorana Croc Farm’s Matilda ups the ante in 2023

Taking the accolades for this season’s ‘best performer’, Koorana Crocodile Farm’s Matilda, together with her partner Power, has produced a whopping 70 eggs this year, compared to an average of 40. The approved commercial crocodile farm, operating under the Australian Government’s strategic… Read more »