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Surf Lakes wins at the BUILD Magazine Construction and Engineering Awards!

Congratulations to the team at Surf Lakes who have recently won Best Artificial Wave Technology Solutions Provider in the BUILD Magazine Construction and Engineering Awards for 2023. The prestigious BUILD Awards are devoted to identifying and honouring the very best… Read more »

Cheers, Wine & Spirit Bottles Now Included In Containers For Change

Plastic Free CQ welcomes the inclusion of wine and spirit bottles in the container for change program. From 1 November 2023, wine and spirit bottles will be included in the container for the change scheme in Queensland. All glass wine… Read more »

German science reporter, documentary filmmaker and book author visits the Southern Great Barrier Reef

With a desire to learn more about the Southern Great Barrier Reef and the work of local researchers, Master Reef Guides and scientists along the way, Lars Abromeit from Germany spent time discovering parts of the Barrier Reef that make… Read more »

Queensland Tourism Industry Council free online courses

As we prepare for the upcoming holiday period, now’s the time to upskill and onboard staff with important tourism-related skills. The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) has partnered with the online learning platform, Typsy, to give you and your business… Read more »

10 Million tonne milestone for Carmichael mine

Last Friday, 27th October, Capricorn Enterprise Deputy Chairman Bob Pleash and Director Kim Harrington from CQUniversity, joined by Industry Engagement Manager Frank Edwards, had the pleasure of attending a tour of Carmichael Mine, to mark the 10 million tonne production… Read more »

Passionate accommodation managers purchase Yeppoon’s Villa Mar Colina

The Capricorn Coast’s laid-back vibes, warm and welcoming community, and sophisticated charm have further ignited passion in Oshen Yeppoon’s Andrea and Will Stokje, leading to their recent purchase of Villa Mar Colina. Snapping up the Mediterranean style accommodation earlier this… Read more »

Southern Great Barrier Reef named Finalists for Excellence in Tourism Awards

The Southern Great Barrier Reef (SGBR), one of Australia’s most ecologically significant and exciting emerging leisure destinations, has been announced as a finalist in “Partner of the Year” category of the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) Awards for excellence in… Read more »

Exercise Wallaby 2023 ends

Last week, Exercise Wallaby drew to a close for 2023. More than 2000 Singapore Defence Personnel arrived in Rockhampton over the past few months to take part in military training exercises at one of the worlds best training grounds, Shoalwater… Read more »

Rookwood Weir site visit

On Friday 20th of October Sunwater hosted a visit to Rookwood Weir for Capricorn Enterprise and our industry guests. Sunwater’s Jay Merritt hosted the tour and provided insights into the innovative engineering techniques that were used to build the weir,… Read more »

Energy, Infrastructure, Health, Education, and Agriculture highlighted at 2023 Major Projects and Industry Forum

“This part of Queensland is in our DNA.” – Mick Crowe, Bravus Mining and Resources. Last Thursday 19th October, Frenchville Sports Club became a hive of activity, as key information relating to health, education, agriculture, and energy, together with regional… Read more »