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Escape Fishing With ET – Episode 04 premieres this weekend on WIN

ET journeys again to Keppel Bay Marina and the Capricorn Coast. He sets off with local experts Dean and Graham in his Surtees 650 Game Fisher out to the Keppel Islands in search of Trevally.  These tenacious predators, prowl the drop-offs… Read more »

CH 9 “My Way” features our local pioneers

Post updated 23 March 2021 Log in to 9Now to watch all local segments featuring our local pioneers: Nob Creek Pottery, Byfield – Aired Sunday 21st Feb – https://www.9now.com.au/my-way/season-2/clip-cklbml9d800640gp5mjgbg6lm Rubyvale Gem Gallery, Sapphire Gemfields – Aired Sunday 28th Feb – https://www.9now.com.au/my-way/season-2/clip-cklmrdwxc000z0imn5cthkco4 Astronomers… Read more »

GKI Progress Association website and membership launch

The GKI Progress Association has launched their new website https://www.gkiprogress.com/ to the public and also launched Association membership to the community. You’re invited to become a member and create the future of Great Keppel Island. Member benefits include: Regular Newsletters Invitations… Read more »

Coastal Centres fast becoming a hotspot for metro movers

Capricorn Enterprise, as a member of the Regional Australia Alliance (RAA), formed by the Regional Australia Institute (RAI), was eager to see the release of powerful new research this week, showing that one in five metropolitan residents are currently considering… Read more »

Become a digital-savvy small business

Become a digital-savvy small business with FREE access to quality digital marketing online training available to QLD businesses delivered by small business digital experts through the Queensland Biz Revival program (fully subsidised by the Queensland Government).  As well as the online… Read more »

Nominations open for ‘star’ schools

Queensland’s state schools, teachers and principals are being urged to put their hands up as high achievers for the state’s annual education excellence awards. Nominations are open for the annual Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools, recognising the educators and… Read more »

Below the surface: Top 10 lesser-known reefs to explore on the Great Barrier Reef

Queensland’s own Aquaman, Daydream Island Master Reef Guide Johnny Gaskell has visited over 200 reef sites in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park over the last two years. After his latest expeditions in 2020, he today announced his top 10… Read more »

Opportunity for businesses to be part of Taste Capricorn Coast (Capricorn Coast Food Trail)

The Capricorn Coast is well underway with the development of a new mouth-watering food venture, with the support of the Australian Government’s Bushfire Recovery initiative supporting the region in response to the devastating 2019 summer bushfires by funding the development… Read more »

Out & About with Kids magazine names Great Keppel Island as one of the best travel experiences in 2021

Inspiring families to spend quality time together on holidays and create memories that will last a lifetime, Out & About with Kids have just released their first edition for 2021, placing Great Keppel Island as number 15 in the top… Read more »

Our destination featured in Qantas magazine

This month’s six (6) page feature in Qantas magazine was thanks to destination assistance from Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) and Capricorn Enterprise to complement paid content by RRC’s Advance Rockhampton. One of the freelance journalists hosted by Capricorn Enterprise,… Read more »