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Koorana Croc Farm’s Matilda ups the ante in 2023
Posted on August 15th, 2023
Taking the accolades for this season’s ‘best performer’, Koorana Crocodile Farm’s Matilda, together with her partner Power, has produced a whopping 70 eggs this year, compared to an average of 40. The approved commercial crocodile farm, operating under the Australian Government’s strategic… Read more »
Mount Morgan Wattle Day 2023
Posted on August 15th, 2023
Mount Morgan Wattle Day is set to bloom on Saturday, 2 September 2023 at the historic Mount Morgan Railway Station for the Mount Morgan Wattle Day Festival and celebration of 125 years since the Mount Morgan Railway first opened. Mount… Read more »
2023 Best in Business Award Nominations Now Open!
Posted on August 15th, 2023
Capricorn Enterprise and Capricornia Chamber of Commerce are joining forces once again to present the 2023 Best in Business Awards. Celebrating local businesses and enterprises that make our community truly unique, the Awards provide a pivotal platform to highlight our… Read more »
The Environmental Benefits of Measuring Your Business’s Carbon Footprint
Posted on August 15th, 2023
As a tourism business, measuring your carbon footprint can have significant environmental benefits. By tracking your emissions, you can identify areas of your operations that are contributing the most to your carbon footprint (and consequently your bills), and then take… Read more »
Capricorn Caves set for a Big Science Adventure this weekend
Posted on August 15th, 2023
Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the realms of science and exploration at the highly anticipated Big Science Adventure, set to take place over two action-packed days at the Capricorn Caves. Prepare to be amazed by an… Read more »
World’s first totally blind swimmer to circumnavigate Great Keppel Island
Posted on August 8th, 2023
Australian Paralympian Gerrard Gosens OAM will aim to become the world’s first totally blind swimmer to circumnavigate 20km around Great Keppel Island in 5th Swim Around Keppel on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Gerrard’s solo swim will also form part of… Read more »
Kerry-Lee & Paul Gockel proudly supporting Australia Paralympian Gerrard Gosens OAM in the 5th Annual Swim around Keppel
Posted on August 8th, 2023
Kerry-Lee & Paul Gockel, will be proudly supporting Australia Paralympian Gerrard Gosens OAM as he aims to be the first totally blind swimmer to complete the 20km 5th Annual Swim Around Keppel. on Saturday, August 12, 2023 on Great Keppel Island –… Read more »
Grab your cossies Aussies: Bonza puts low-cost flights on sale for summer
Posted on August 8th, 2023
Australia’s newest low-cost carrier has put thousands of flights on sale for travel over summer from just $49 to $89 (per person one way). Travellers are expected to snap up flights from the Fly Bonza app which is the only… Read more »
Gemfields Festival underway this week!
Posted on August 8th, 2023
The Gemfields Festival is underway for 2023, with a fabulous line up of events spanning the week, celebrating this truly unique and wonderful part of the world. On Wednesday 9th August, the Rubyvale Progress Association is hosted a Wine and Cheese night, featuring… Read more »
Five-point Blueprint for visitor economy
Posted on August 2nd, 2023
The Queensland Government has delivered increased funding of $125 million-a-year for Tourism and Events Queensland, locked in over the next four years. TEQ’s increased $125 million-a-year in State Government funding supports the launch of TEQ’s Five-point Plan and Blueprint for… Read more »
