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Global Sustainable Tourism Summit – People, Planet, Place, Purpose
Posted on June 18th, 2024
The inaugural Global Sustainable Tourism Summit, hosted by Eco Tourism Australia, was held earlier this month in Brisbane. Attended by representatives of Capricorn Enterprise, Livingstone Shire Council and High Valley Dawn Permaculture Farm, guests from every state and territory in… Read more »
Capricorn Enterprise welcomes $5 million clean up funds for Great Keppel Island announced
Posted on June 18th, 2024
The region’s peak tourism and economic development organisation welcomes yesterday’s state budget announcement for additional funding of $5 million in 2024-25 to undertake site security and safety works and pest and vegetation management associated with the former Great Keppel Island… Read more »
Our achievements for 2023/24
Posted on June 14th, 2024
A snapshot of our achievements for the 2023/24 financial year include: Business Support Visitor Servicing Nb: As the Central Queensland Highlands transition to a new regional tourism boundary of “Queensland Country” which will also include Southern Queensland Country, going forward… Read more »
Exploring the 2024 Brisbane Caravan and Camping Supershow
Posted on June 12th, 2024
Our Capricorn Coast destination, from city stays to coastal and country escapes, was again represented at the 2024 Brisbane Caravan and Camping Supershow. The biggest caravanning event in Queensland returned to Brisbane Showgrounds, from the 5th to the 9th of… Read more »
Wackadoo! TEQ’s major campaign is live!
Posted on June 11th, 2024
The news of Queensland’s new tourism campaign – the biggest in a decade – is spreading around the world, with coverage featuring everywhere from America’s #1 morning show – NBC’s Today Show (reaching five million live viewers), New Zealand’s Seven… Read more »
All Aboard for the Grand Opening of Yeppoon’s newest landmark: The Station 4703
Posted on June 10th, 2024
UPDATE: The Station 4703 website – https://thestation4703.square.site/, has an email contact button for reservations and a contact form for general enquiries. Every sip is on ‘track’ and the wait is finally over for residents and visitors to Yeppoon, as the… Read more »
Reef Distillers Triumphs at the International Wine and Spirits Competition
Posted on June 4th, 2024
Yeppoon’s home-grown organic gin and vodka distillery – Reef Distillers has achieved remarkable success at the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) in London, securing three prestigious awards. Their Coral Sea Gin was honored with a Spirit Bronze 2024 Award,… Read more »
Yeppoon’s Crimson Finch Brewery soars into the world of canned beer
Posted on June 4th, 2024
t’s time to ‘raise a can’ to craftsmanship, community, and the pursuit of exceptional beer as the Capricorn Coast’s newest craft brewery, Crimson Finch, announces a significant milestone just seven months after swinging open their doors to the public for… Read more »
Important changes to Queensland housing legislation
Posted on June 4th, 2024
The Queensland Parliament passed the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Amendment Bill 2024 and the Homes for Queenslanders rental reforms in May. The Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Amendment Bill 2024 will have a major impact on a small number of caravan parks. In contrast, the Homes for Queenslanders rental reforms… Read more »
Queensland is Bluey’s world for real life!
Posted on June 2nd, 2024
Queensland is Bluey’s world – for real life. View the 30 second videos here – 9×16 4×5 That’s the latest major tourism marketing offensive from Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) is kicking off today, in its biggest campaign in more… Read more »
