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The Great Reef Census
Posted on October 13th, 2020
Join Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef for the Journey Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef have launched the Great Reef Census; a world-first citizen science effort to survey the Great Barrier Reef! Take a look at the launch video… Read more »
Tourism Australia Domestic Campaign Launch – Australians urged to book a holiday at home to drive tourism boost
Posted on October 13th, 2020
Tourism Australia has launched the next iteration of the Holiday Here This Year campaign. The Holiday Here This Year campaign was launched in January 2020 to support the bushfire recovery by urging Australians to take a domestic holiday and provide… Read more »
September boom for the Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre
Posted on October 13th, 2020
As the Capricorn Coast rapidly rebuilds momentum in the tourism space following the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, a total of 2071 holiday makers (an increase of 667 compared to the same period in 2019 which welcomed 1404 visitors) checked… Read more »
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 »
