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Health workers embrace government incentives
Posted on May 30th, 2023
Queensland’s enviable lifestyle is helping lure unprecedented numbers of health professionals to rural and remote Queensland hospitals and health centres, including Central Queensland. A reported 600 doctors, nurses and health professionals have so far answered the call to move to… Read more »
Capricorn Coast inspires award-winning singer-songwriter, Brad Butcher’s new album – East of Everything – released 22nd September 2023
Posted on May 30th, 2023
From meeting the love of his life under an April pink moon on Great Keppel Island, to having an authentic appreciation for the place in which he now calls home, independent singer-songwriter, and two-time Golden Guitar Award winner, Brad Butcher, is about… Read more »
Introducing CQShines Foundation
Posted on May 30th, 2023
Thousands of Central Queenslanders, young and old, will fight diseases and illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, stroke and dementia in their lifetime. They cannot beat these enemies on their own, but with your help, they have a fighting… Read more »
Queensland Tourism Awards Masterclass – Tuesday 13 June
Posted on May 30th, 2023
If you’ve entered the 2023 Queensland Tourism Awards, don’t miss the Queensland Tourism Industry Council’s free, one-hour online Awards Masterclass on Tuesday 13 June from 10 am. Not nominated yet? Nominations for the 2023 Queensland Tourism Awards have been extended,… Read more »
Tune into Channel 7’s Creek to Coast from 5:30pm on Saturday 17th June and witness the magic of 5 Rocks in Byfield
Posted on May 24th, 2023
Creek to Coast presenter, Chris Parsons and cameraman Dan recently spent time exploring Byfield National Park, Conservation Park and State Forest, hitting our stunning 5 Rocks to capture footage for an upcoming episode on Saturday 17th June. Commissioned by Capricorn… Read more »
Capricorn Enterprise Members Networking Night shines a light on upcoming events and education
Posted on May 24th, 2023
Over 60 guests attended the recent Capricorn Enterprise Members Networking Night upon the rooftop at Echelon Apartments, overlooking the magical views of Keppel Bay and the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Combining the launch of Queensland Tourism Industry Council’s (QTIC)… Read more »
Capricorn Coast on Eco-Destination journey!
Posted on May 24th, 2023
Earlier this month, Capricorn Enterprise and Livingstone Shire Council proudly hosted colleagues from Eco Tourism Australia to our stunning destination to meet with key stakeholders and community groups with a keen interest in Eco tourism and Eco destination accreditation. A… Read more »
Year of Accessible Tourism – Free online accessible tourism training sessions
Posted on May 24th, 2023
As part of the 2023 Year of Accessible Tourism, Get Skilled Access on behalf of the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport will deliver free online accessible tourism training sessions for tourism businesses across the state including: Accessibility Grant Application… Read more »
LIVE, LOUD, LOCAL – a free live music event on beautiful Great Keppel Island
Posted on May 23rd, 2023
LIVE – nothing better than live music LOUD – sorry I can’t hear you Bang bang bang on the door baby Knock a little louder sugar LOCAL – proud and talented local CQ musicians Sunday 28/5/23 10.00am to 4.00pm 4… Read more »
Livingstone Shire Electric Vehicle information
Posted on May 23rd, 2023
Livingstone Shire Council have made some updates to our Electric Vehicle fact sheet and have also put together an EV Attraction sheet, showing what they have been up to in terms of encouraging the transition to EV’s locally and also… Read more »