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Post ATE famil to the Capricorn Coast region wows agents!

First time visitors to Rockhampton, Yeppoon and Great Keppel Island were wowed by the diversity of the Capricorn Coast region! Pacific House Travel (Germany) and Helloworld/AOT marketing and sales consultants were thrilled to arrive in our sub tropical destination post… Read more »

Exploring the 2024 Cairns Caravan and Camping Show

The Capricorn Coast region was represented at the 2024 Cairns Caravan and Camping Show, from the 10th to the 12th of May. This annual event offered a unique opportunity to explore the latest in caravanning and camping gear, destinations and… Read more »

Southern Great Barrier Reef Shines at ATE24!

The Southern Great Barrier Reef brought the warmth and beauty of Queensland to the heart of a chilly Melbourne winter last week at the 44th Australian Tourism Exchange 2024 (ATE24) following the ATE International Media Marketplace (IMM), with the two events… Read more »

Local events receive QDEP funding

Successful Queensland Destination Events Program (QDEP) – Round 27 event applicants have been announced by The Hon. Michael Healy MP, Minister for Tourism and Sport. Two eligible event applications were received to QDEP from the Capricorn Coast region and Tourism… Read more »

Farmers2Founders launches new agtech program pathway

Farmer2Founders has launched a new agtech program pathway in partnership with the Queensland Venture Capital Development Fund (VCDF), managed by Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC).  This means they will work directly with QLD agtech and foodtech start-ups to deliver the flagship pre-accelerator program for early-stage… Read more »

Exciting sponsorship opportunities available for 2024 Best in Business Awards

Now in its fourth year, the Best in Business Awards are returning in 2024, ready to celebrate the achievements of our regional businesses and their amazing people. Held as the very first large scale event at the brand new Keppel Bay… Read more »

Free Natural Disaster Summit in Rockhampton & Virtual

Small Business Association of Australia (SBAA) invites you to the Free Natural Disaster summit event in Rockhampton or virtually. Please attend this important event as whether in business or not, this event will provide invaluable information. The summit is dedicated… Read more »

Understanding the Life Cycle and Mindset of Queensland Small Businesses

The Queensland Small Business Commissioner (QSBC), Dominique Lamb, is excited to share some valuable insights from their latest report, Understanding the Life Cycle and Mindset of Queensland Small Businesses. Why this report matters: As small businesses make up over 97% of all businesses in Queensland… Read more »

EcoGuide and Cultural Awareness Training

Round 2 of the Tourism Business Capability Subsidy has opened with a range of accreditation and training opportunities including reimbursement up to $2000 to have your guides certified as EcoGuides, run an EcoGuide workshop to achieve certification in a day… Read more »

Sunset Sessions returns to Great Keppel Island with stellar lineup!

Sunset Sessions presented by Capricorn Events and Great Keppel Island Hideaway, supported by Livingstone Shire Council is an iconic music festival set against the breathtaking backdrop of Great Keppel Island. This year’s event promises to be a spectacular experience for… Read more »