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Exceptional results for the Capricorn region reflected in latest visitation data
Posted on September 30th, 2021
Seeking the wide-open spaces, natural landscapes, endless stretches of white sandy beaches, and memorable experiences featuring boldly across our destination, a total number of 1.109 million visitors spent a total of $535 million ($483 per visitor) across an average stay of… Read more »
Our region’s 2021 economic profile – latest data now available
Posted on September 28th, 2021
Capricorn Enterprise has recently updated its Economic Profile, presenting an overview of the Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton area. The profile provides up-to-date information and statistics on various economic and related indicators including demographics, employment, business and industry, building activity, tourism,… Read more »
Major Projects Forum early bird registrations close this Friday 1st October
Posted on September 28th, 2021
Have you got your tickets yet for the Region’s Premier Industry Event? You can join local industry partners in a day of learning and collaboration on major projects and developments happening in our region. But you’ll need to be quick… Read more »
The Crocodile Conundrum: Where Science, Conservation and Commerce Intersect
Posted on September 27th, 2021
John Lever has been catching, nurturing, breeding, showing and selling crocodiles from his Queensland farm for almost 40 years. He has formal training and work experience in science disciplines and is an astute businessman too. Now John is on a mission to… Read more »
Join Plastic Free CQ
Posted on September 22nd, 2021
Plastic Free CQ has been busy working with current members and inducting new members into the program. The single-use ban for plastic cutlery, plates & bowls, polystyrene cups and clamshell containers came into effect on the 1st September 2021. Many… Read more »
New Tourism and hospitality support
Posted on September 22nd, 2021
Tourist industry leaders have welcomed $40 million in additional support for Queensland tourism and hospitality businesses hardest hit by a major loss of trade because of Covid-19 lockdowns. Queensland tourism and hospitality businesses may be eligible for grants of up… Read more »
Half hour special! Capricorn Coast and Islands on show as Channel 7’s Sydney Weekender keeps the dream alive
Posted on September 21st, 2021
Watch the episodes here – Keppel Charters/Pumpkin Island – www.sydneyweekender.com.au/private-islands-priceless-experiences Capricorn Coast/Capricorn Caves/Koorana Crocodile Farm – https://youtu.be/LTJsdn8kx0Q Taste Capricorn Coast/The Waterline Restaurant – Keppel Bay Marina/High Valley Dawn/Beaches Bistro – https://sydneyweekender.com.au/foodie-paradise/ Keppel Explorer/Great Keppel Island Hideaway – https://sydneyweekender.com.au/island-adventure-family-fun/ While COVID… Read more »
Capricorn Enterprise site visit to the two major defence projects in our region
Posted on September 21st, 2021
This week Capricorn Enterprise conducted a site visit to the two major defence projects in our region: the Australia Singapore Military Training Initiative (ASMTI) and the Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area (SBMTA) Remediation Project. The scale and logistics of these… Read more »
GMRMPA and QPWS Tourism Management Action Strategy
Posted on September 21st, 2021
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (Authority) and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service are proud to release the final Tourism Management Action Strategy (Strategy). Through both targeted and public consultation phases, the Strategy benefited from a number of submissions… Read more »
First concrete pours underway for Rookwood Weir
Posted on September 15th, 2021
Queensland’s largest water infrastructure project is starting to rise out of the Fitzroy River, with the first concrete pours for the foundations of the Rockwood Weir commencing last week. This marks another major construction milestone for the $367.2 million project,… Read more »
