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State waives $33.8M in land rent for farmers, tourism and clubs
Posted on April 29th, 2020
Capricorn Enterprise CEO, Mary Carroll, on behalf of the tourism industry gratefully welcomed Minister Lynham’s announcement this week, which provided a waiver in land rent for farmers, tourism and clubs. “On behalf of the entire tourism industry, I am extremely… Read more »
Capricorn Enterprise continues to lobby for accommodation and tourism sector
Posted on April 29th, 2020
Last week, Capricorn Enterprise CEO, Mary Carroll, on behalf of our regional tourism industry, called on State Government to ease restrictions for our region, after no new cases of COVID-19 were recorded. Whilst the tourism community was relieved to hear… Read more »
Airport numbers reflect increased 2019 visitation
Posted on April 28th, 2020
2019 was a record year in visitation to the Capricorn region (1,164,000 Domestic overnight, 69,000 international overnight and 1,506,000 day trip visitors) spending a total of $954 Million expenditure. Recently released data for the Rockhampton airport also reflected that growth… Read more »
Butler Partners celebrate the ongoing power of the Capricorn Region
Posted on April 28th, 2020
5 minutes with Capricorn Enterprise Economic Development Member, Butler Partners The Central Queensland region is without doubt entering the most exciting phase of significant investment that has ever been experienced to date. We sat down with Principal and Director of… Read more »
Building success for our region
Posted on April 28th, 2020
5 minutes with Capricorn Enterprise Member, Master Builders (QLD) A passionate advocate for his members and for the Central Queensland building and construction industry as well as the economic development of our region, Dennis Bryant from Master Builders took some… Read more »
FREE National Tourism Data-Base for 24 months
Posted on April 28th, 2020
Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) and Capricorn Enterprise as part of the Regional Tourism Organisation Network have worked closely together to provide support to our tourism industry by offering a 24 month Fee Waiver for accommodation, café/restaurant, tour/transport/attraction listings on… Read more »
Relief for Koorana Crocodile Farm, Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary and Rockhampton Zoo
Posted on April 28th, 2020
Staff from Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary, Koorana Crocodile Farm and Rockhampton Zoo will sleep a little easier at night following the Federal Government’s unveiling of a $94.6 million support package to assist with operations as they ride out the COVID-19… Read more »
World of fun for the Gleesons
Posted on April 28th, 2020
The newly established 5-star ‘World of Fun’ accommodation in Yeppoon, run by seven-year-old Ruby has taken out the top gong in week two of Capricorn Enterprise’s ‘Holiday at Home’ competition after a raving review from VIP guest, five-year-old Eva. From… Read more »
5 minutes with Capricorn Enterprise Economic Development Member, rsured Pty Ltd
Posted on April 21st, 2020
Laurence Stitt, Managing Director of rsured has more than 35 years’ experience in management positions in multinational and SME businesses in construction, manufacturing and agriculture. These include senior and executive management roles with Bundaberg Sugar, GRAINCO and JM Kelly Group… Read more »
Airline uncertainty raises alarm for local business community
Posted on April 21st, 2020
Following initial concerns raised by Capricorn Enterprise on 7th April 2020, the first Regional Tourism Organisation in Queensland to make a public statement about the looming airline crisis, a series of events has escalated. As COVID-19 continues to lay waste… Read more »
