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ATDW Free Membership Offer
Posted on September 1st, 2020
Capricorn Enterprise in partnership with Tourism & Events Queensland (TEQ) is pleased to share an exciting offer. From Wednesday 2 September, the membership fee for the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) is being waived for a 24 month period, saving… Read more »
Developing Northern Australia Conference, Monday 23rd – Wednesday 25th November 2020
Posted on September 1st, 2020
The Developing Northern Australia Conference, held from 23-25th November 2020 in Rockhampton, is a platform to unite leaders, decision makers, industry representatives and community members to advance the northern regions. Now in its sixth year, the two-day Conference is highlighting… Read more »
Central Queensland’s diversified economy reduces COVID-19 impacts
Posted on September 1st, 2020
In a climate of heightened uncertainty, the latest results released by the Australia Bureau of Statistics (ABS), together with additional Australian Government data, shows that Central Queensland is weathering the impacts of COVID-19 relatively well in comparison to other parts… Read more »
Dinosaurs are coming to the Capricorn Coast!
Posted on September 1st, 2020
In exciting news for Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary and the Capricorn Coast community, a swarm of 35 life-sized Jurassic giants are set to embark on a world-class development that will attract domestic and international visitors to our destination. Adding a… Read more »
‘Getaway’ to Yeppoon this Saturday 5th September
Posted on September 1st, 2020
Tune into Australia’s favourite travel and lifestyle show, Getaway on Channel 9 this Saturday 5th September from 5:30pm to experience the absolute beauty of the Capricorn Coast. Sponsored by NRMA Holiday Parks Australia, the episode showcases the fabulous holiday park… Read more »
SGBR goes ‘Virtual’ to US Tourism Trade
Posted on August 26th, 2020
Last week, CEO Mary Carroll represented the SGBR destination by participating in the inaugural virtual Queensland Tourism Exchange, conducted by TEQ’s US office. This online trade training event was a great success, the program designed to allow Queensland sellers to… Read more »
Rockhampton Manufacturing Hub updates and upcoming workshops
Posted on August 25th, 2020
The Rockhampton Manufacturing Hub has provided an update on D Start, an innovation and entrepreneur program that empowers Australia researchers and small to medium enterprises to connect with Defence. Are you working on something with the potential to shape national… Read more »
New wind farm brings CQ jobs in 2021
Posted on August 25th, 2020
Construction starts next year on a billion-dollar Central Queensland wind farm, creating 350 jobs, thanks to a sales deal with one of Queensland’s publicly owned generators. Partners Lacour Energy and Goldwind will build the 450 MW Clarke Creek wind farm… Read more »
Qantas update – exciting changes for Rocky
Posted on August 25th, 2020
Effective 31 August until 24 October, Qantas will upgrade twelve (12) return peak services between Brisbane and Rockhampton to a Boeing 717 dual class 110 seat jet aircraft (12 business & 98 economy). This will provide an additional 36 seats at… Read more »
State-Wide Network Group advocates to keep opportunity in our regions
Posted on August 25th, 2020
Capricorn Enterprise strongly advocates for “local content” and as a proactive Member of the Queensland Local Content Leaders Network (QLCLN) we support the Network’s recommendations on the subject “what is local” which follows approximately eighteen months of independent research on… Read more »
