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Passionate locals set to screen on Channel 9’s My Way in 2024
Posted on October 31st, 2023
Capricorn Enterprise has once again partnered with Channel 9’s popular television program ‘My Way’ to showcase the journey of six (6) passionate locals. Filming in destination this week, the crew have been working from dawn to dusk to capture the… Read more »
Surf Lakes wins at the BUILD Magazine Construction and Engineering Awards!
Posted on October 31st, 2023
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
Posted on October 31st, 2023
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
Posted on October 31st, 2023
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
Posted on October 31st, 2023
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
Posted on October 31st, 2023
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
Posted on October 30th, 2023
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
Posted on October 25th, 2023
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
Posted on October 25th, 2023
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
Posted on October 25th, 2023
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 »
