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Keppel Dive launches on the Southern Great Barrier Reef
Posted on July 31st, 2019
In a huge announcement for the Capricorn Coast and greater region, Great Keppel Island Watersports & Activities, who operate from Great Keppel Island, are thrilled to launch their new diving experience, Keppel Dive on the magnificent Southern Great Barrier Reef…. Read more »
Discover the beauty of Great Keppel Island by foot
Posted on July 30th, 2019
We all know that Great Keppel Island located on the Southern Great Barrier Reef is without a doubt one very special place to be. Simply set one foot on this spectacular island paradise where the squeaky-clean sand slides between your… Read more »
Welcome to our new Members in July
Posted on July 30th, 2019
As we enter a new financial year, we sincerely thank all Members for your continued partnership with Capricorn Enterprise. We also welcome the following New Members during July 2019: Small Business Supporter: Coral Inn Boutique Hotel Bluewater Property Trust Great… Read more »
It’s time to end the hunger games – Our system is too hard on apprentices who are left to sink or swim
Posted on July 23rd, 2019
Vice-chancellor of CQUniversity, Professor Nick Klomp, has reviewed the post-schooling system that divides school leavers into those who chose university and those who choose an apprenticeship and he has found a wall of inequality built into the system. Read on… Read more »
Business travel on the rise as billion dollar projects kick-off in the region!
Posted on July 23rd, 2019
Our thriving resources and mining sector along with strong education and health industries are reflecting consistent growth in domestic visitation across the Southern Great Barrier Reef (SGBR) destination with 711,000 business travelers (up 23.6%) touching down and spending time in… Read more »
Awards season is here!
Posted on July 16th, 2019
Capricorn’s finest operators compete at this year’s Queensland Tourism Awards Top honours are up for grabs as some of Capricorn’s finest operators compete for gold at this year’s Queensland Tourism Awards, hosted by the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC). Seasoned… Read more »
2018-19 VISUAL MEDIA SNAPSHOT – Promoting our Destination!
Posted on July 16th, 2019
Capricorn Enterprise commissioned a number of bloggers and influencers throughout the 2018/19 financial year, as well as a number of Television shows, working in partnership with our local tourism industry. Tourism and Events Queensland also produced a number of blogs… Read more »
Science, local knowledge and natural beauty on the Southern Great Barrier Reef
Posted on July 16th, 2019
Our beautiful Southern Great Barrier Reef is part of a larger family of 2,900 coral masterpieces with reef that stretches 2,300 kilometres along the Queensland coast, covering an entire area of 344,400 square kilometres. This section of a wondrous, interconnected,… Read more »
Meet the Capricorn Coast’s latest celebrity!
Posted on July 16th, 2019
With a face luminously ‘out there’ on the Visitor Information Centre at Ross Creek roundabout, affectionately named Robin the Reef Roamer is set and ready to dazzle travellers the moment they arrive in town. Inspired by our colourful and mighty… Read more »
‘Nature’s Gentleman’ is ready to take the stage at Country on Keppel
Posted on July 16th, 2019
His successful career has spanned over 30 years, and now acclaimed ARIA Award winner, James Blundell is ‘Riding into Town’ to bring the bush to the beach at the inaugural Country on Keppel spectacular. From ‘Way out West’ to our… Read more »
