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Federal Budget 2020-21
Posted on October 8th, 2020
As the Economic Recovery Plan for Australia to create jobs, rebuild our economy and secure Australia’s future, the Federal Budget 2020-21 was delivered by the Treasurer on Tuesday 6th October 2020. Whilst all budgets attract both support and criticism from… Read more »
Road Tripping from Rockhampton to the Darling Downs
Posted on October 7th, 2020
Seven Network’s Queensland-based lifestyle program, Creek to Coast took a 700 kilometre trip from Rockhampton along the Leichardt Highway recently, with presenters Olivia and Scotty discovering spectacular places along the way. From exploring the magnificent limestone caverns at Capricorn Caves,… Read more »
Boosting investment opportunities for Northern Australia
Posted on October 7th, 2020
The Federal Government will turbo charge its investment program for northern Australia to make it easier for projects to receive funding and to generate economic development and jobs as the country emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020-21 Budget will… Read more »
CQUniversity ‘Island Classroom’ established via partnership with GKI Hideaway
Posted on October 7th, 2020
Great Keppel Island Hideaway – one of the largest generators of tourists on the Southern Great Barrier Reef – has signed a unique partnership agreement creating an island base for CQUniversity – one of Regional Australia’s largest training, education, and… Read more »
Applications open – COVID-19 International Tourism Adaption Grant (sole traders may be eligible)
Posted on October 7th, 2020
The COVID-19 International Tourism Adaption Grant is now open. This grant supports regional businesses that have suffered losses of income because of international travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program offers grants between $2,000 – $10,000 per applicant… Read more »
Welcome to the 2020-21 Capricorn Enterprise Board of Directors and Committee Members
Posted on October 7th, 2020
Following the Capricorn Enterprise Annual General Meeting last Thursday, 1st October, we would like to congratulate Chairman Derek Lightfoot and Deputy Chairman Bob Pleash on their re-election. Directors of the Board, Max Hogan, Helen Schweikert and Chris Harris, who retired… Read more »
KBSC’s 2020 Camps and Champs welcomes a record number of youth sailors
Posted on October 7th, 2020
The Keppel Bay Sailing Club recently hosted their annual training camp and regatta, welcoming a record number of 157 boats. Held across seven days, from 21-26th September, the 2020 Queensland Youth Camps and Champs was open to all Australian sailing… Read more »
Local Aussie Rules team takes out impressive record
Posted on October 7th, 2020
After 44 years, the Yeppoon Swans have snatched the record for the longest winning streak in Australian Rules history! After defeating Boyne Island Tannum Sands in the grand final of the AFL Capricornia competition last weekend, the local stars now… Read more »
The TODAY Show once again wowed by our destination
Posted on September 30th, 2020
Following three days of successful and well-received live crosses a fortnight ago from Yeppoon, Byfield and Great Keppel Island, the Channel 9 crew from the popular TODAY Show were inspired to return to the region and capture even more of… Read more »
Bureau of Meteorology declares La Nina event
Posted on September 30th, 2020
The Bureau of Meteorology has declared that La Niña has developed in the Pacific Ocean, upgrading from a La Niña ALERT status to an active event. This means that recent changes in ocean temperatures and weather patterns over the Pacific… Read more »
