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Local Projects to Drive the Regional Economy for Next Decade
Posted on January 30th, 2019
Unprecedented capital investment in projects across our local area over the next decade will result in renewed business and investment confidence plus provide a boost in economic stimulus across our entire Capricorn region. With in excess of $3.5 Billion in… Read more »
Team Effort for Tourism Growth Pays Off!
Posted on January 23rd, 2019
Team Effort for Tourism Growth Pays Off! Earlier this month, Tourism Research Australia (TRA) released the official IVS (International Visitor Survey) and NVS (National Visitor Survey) data to the year ending September 2018, which revealed some fantastic growth for Queensland… Read more »
Council launches Capacity Building Workshops
Posted on January 23rd, 2019
Council has held its first Capacity Building Workshop this week, aimed at providing support for not-for-profit community organisations to increase capacities across a range of topics. Hosted by Council’s Community Development and Sport and Recreation team, the workshops will be… Read more »
Keppel Bay Convention and Sporting Hub
Posted on January 23rd, 2019
The proposed Keppel Bay Convention and Sporting Hub (KBCSH) could commence as early as this year. Keppel Bay Sailing Club is calling for local Members and the community to show their support for the development to help make it a… Read more »
Local Finance Brokers State Finalists for Industry Awards
Posted on January 23rd, 2019
If simply being nominated is considered an honour, then local Full Service Finance Brokerage, Centrepoint Finance Yeppoon, being a State Finalist in 2 categories for the industry awards is certainly an even greater honour. Being compared to much larger metropolitan… Read more »
Team effort for growth pays off!
Posted on January 23rd, 2019
Team Effort for Tourism Growth Pays Off! Earlier this month, Tourism Research Australia (TRA) released the official IVS (International Visitor Survey) and NVS (National Visitor Survey) data to the year ending September 2018, which revealed some fantastic growth for Queensland… Read more »
International Visitor Growth doesn’t “just happen”
Posted on January 16th, 2019
International Visitors right across our Capricorn region and greater Southern Great Barrier Reef destination have continued to grow over the past few years, with one of the highest regional percentage growth rates in Queensland. Whilst international numbers from our key… Read more »
Date Claimer: Tourism & Events Qld Great Barrier Reef Roadshow Wednesday 6th February 2019
Posted on January 8th, 2019
Tourism can change the way people think and engage with the Great Barrier Reef by giving them direct, personal access. Collectively, we have the power to promote a united GBR tourism message via visitors, media and travel trade and increase… Read more »
Record event funding support for Capricorn Region!
Posted on December 20th, 2018
Five (5) events in the Capricorn region have secured funding in Round 11 of QDEP (Qld Destination Events Program), funding provided thanks to the State government via Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ). Capricorn Enterprise chief executive Mary Carroll said “Capricorn… Read more »
Baga regains its ancient name … officially
Posted on December 18th, 2018
A small national park, which includes a volcanic plug north-east of Rockhampton, has officially regained its original name Baga, replacing a deeply offensive name connected to segregation laws in the US. Member for Keppel and Assistant Education Minister Brittany Lauga… Read more »
