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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 »
Airline uncertainty raises alarm for local business community
Posted on April 21st, 2020
Following initial concerns raised by Capricorn Enterprise on 7th April 2020, the first Regional Tourism Organisation in Queensland to make a public statement about the looming airline crisis, a series of events has escalated. As COVID-19 continues to lay waste… Read more »
Backyard holiday a success
Posted on April 21st, 2020
It was high-fives and excitement all round for the first winners of our Holiday at Home Family Competition, which reached over 9,000 locals on Facebook in the first week and welcomed more than 45 fabulous entries. Yeppoon mother of three,… Read more »
Billboard upgraded to keep travel adventures alive
Posted on April 21st, 2020
Capricorn Enterprise recently commissioned Signature Signs to upgrade the Yeppoon Road billboard, ready and raring to welcome visitors and locals alike to our always beautiful Capricorn Coast and Southern Great Barrier Reef. We hope that during the COVID-19 crisis, the… Read more »
Local firm and Capricorn Enterprise Member, CMC, building on their strong regional presence
Posted on April 21st, 2020
The team at Civil Mining and Construction Pty Ltd (CMC) are continuing to build on their strong presence in the Capricorn and across Central Queensland. Currently, they have projects underway to the north, south and west of Rockhampton for Department… Read more »
Local accommodation and tour operators’ urgent appeal for community support
Posted on April 20th, 2020
Pay now, stay later… It’s a phrase currently sprinkled throughout modern-day business marketing, but with Coronavirus placing our region’s vital small business sector under immense strain, the urgency of this call-to-action has now turned to a desperate and necessary measure…. Read more »
Koorana’s ongoing fight for survival – adopt a croc
Posted on April 20th, 2020
Upon temporarily closing their doors to the public last month, Koorana Crocodile Farm were devastated as they watched their tours halt and cash flow immediately cease. The working farm, established is 1981 started a new industry for Queensland, but with… Read more »
Rookwood Weir Roundup brought to you by Sunwater
Posted on April 16th, 2020
Edition 1: 9 April 2020 Welcome to the first edition of the Rookwood Weir Roundup. Each month, the Rookwood Weir Project team is committed to providing an update on the progress of the project and sharing with you how Sunwater… Read more »
Holiday at home for your chance to WIN!
Posted on April 16th, 2020
Whether it’s relaxing in the backyard coastal ‘resort’, fossicking for garden treasures, sharing the thrills of a wildlife adventure, fantasy fishing in the home headwaters or cooking up a culinary storm with a pretend creation from your favourite restaurant, Capricorn… Read more »
