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Making some noise for our destination – 2020/21 Visual Media Snapshot

Welcoming crews from an array of national television shows including Queensland Weekender, My Way, and the TODAY Show, along with engaging popular travel writers and bloggers, the Capricorn Enterprise team has worked closely with many external influencers to strategically market… Read more »

Tourism and hospitality sector COVID-19 lockdown support package

Hospitality or tourism businesses may be eligible for rebate, fee and payroll tax relief measures under the $47.75 million tourism and hospitality sector COVID-19 lockdown support package. This relief will provide immediate support for businesses impacted by the recent COVID-19… Read more »

Capricorn Enterprise – working for you

Capricorn Enterprise continues to strategically market the Capricorn region to domestic and international consumers, trade, media and business, while supporting and developing industry projects, attracting large scale investment and driving the region’s economy forward. As part of this, we work… Read more »

Book your vaccination appointment

At the beginning of July, National Cabinet agreed to formulate a national plan to transition Australia’s National COVID-19 Response from its current pre vaccination settings – www.pm.gov.au/sites/default/files/media/national-plan-to-transition-australias-national-covid-19-response-july-2021.pdf With vaccination targets of 70% and 80% set to allow a return to the… Read more »

Webinar Series – Tapping into Cultural Tourism

In a five part FREE series of informative online lunchtimes sessions Creative Business Champion Sharee Bauld will be unpacking the latest trends on regional tourism and ways in which regional galleries and creative spaces can add value to create improved… Read more »

First Nations Tourism Council Update: Rockhampton (online)

The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) and the First Nations Tourism Working Group are holding regional updates on the development of the First Nations Tourism Peak Body.  You may have been to a consultation session or been in touch with… Read more »

IT’S A FREAKIN’ WEEKEND: Adam Brand to headline Country on Keppel 2022!

It’s the announcement you’ve been waiting for: Adam Brand will headline Country on Keppel next year – July 15-17, 2022. “I’ve heard so much about this festival – the only country festival on an island in Australia – that I… Read more »

Doctors to graduate by 2029 in Rockhampton!

From Term 1, 2022, CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathway to Medicine) will be available to school leavers in Rockhampton and Bundaberg.   CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathway to Medicine) is an ideal study option for those seeking a rewarding… Read more »

Local accommodation providers remain positive following recent lockdowns

With the nation back under strict measures as the latest Delta strain of COVID makes its next move, accommodation operators across the Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton and in our Central Queensland Highlands are remaining positive. Despite last minute cancellations from… Read more »

Major Projects Forum set to launch for 2021 – Early bird registrations, sponsorship opportunities and call for presenters

Capricorn Enterprise is excited to announce that the 2021 Major Projects Forum event is planned to be held in Rockhampton on Thursday 28th October, with sessions and speakers canvassing current and future industry developments. As we head into 2022, we… Read more »