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Local accommodation and tour operators’ urgent appeal for community support
Posted on April 20th, 2020
Pay now, stay later… It’s a phrase currently sprinkled throughout modern-day business marketing, but with Coronavirus placing our region’s vital small business sector under immense strain, the urgency of this call-to-action has now turned to a desperate and necessary measure…. Read more »
Koorana’s ongoing fight for survival – adopt a croc
Posted on April 20th, 2020
Upon temporarily closing their doors to the public last month, Koorana Crocodile Farm were devastated as they watched their tours halt and cash flow immediately cease. The working farm, established is 1981 started a new industry for Queensland, but with… Read more »
Rookwood Weir Roundup brought to you by Sunwater
Posted on April 16th, 2020
Edition 1: 9 April 2020 Welcome to the first edition of the Rookwood Weir Roundup. Each month, the Rookwood Weir Project team is committed to providing an update on the progress of the project and sharing with you how Sunwater… Read more »
Holiday at home for your chance to WIN!
Posted on April 16th, 2020
Whether it’s relaxing in the backyard coastal ‘resort’, fossicking for garden treasures, sharing the thrills of a wildlife adventure, fantasy fishing in the home headwaters or cooking up a culinary storm with a pretend creation from your favourite restaurant, Capricorn… Read more »
Congratulations: Ferns Hideaway marks 30 years of welcoming guests
Posted on April 16th, 2020
The team at Capricorn Enterprise send their heartiest congratulations to ‘Marto’ (John) and Genevieve Martin for their outstanding achievement of 30 years in business at Ferns Hideaway in the Byfield Rainforest north of Yeppoon. They came to Rockhampton on their… Read more »
Capricorn Spiced awarded World’s Best Spice Rum
Posted on April 16th, 2020
Winners of the 2020 World Rum Awards were announced on 12th April, with Rockhampton’s Saleyards Distillery taking the win for their popular Capricorn Spiced Rum. Following two rounds of tastings, the local dark and hearty spirit was recognised as the… Read more »
New Livingstone Shire Council electives officially sworn in at declaration of office
Posted on April 9th, 2020
With the Livingstone polls now declared the new Livingstone Shire Council conducted its Declaration of Office meeting where Mayor Andy Ireland and the six elected Councillors were officially sworn in. The six Councillors are re-elected members Glenda Mather, Nigel Hutton,… Read more »
Cancelled local/regional events (to date):
Posted on April 8th, 2020
In following the national guidelines widely circulated, the following events have been cancelled in the period to June 2020: Festival of the Wind – Emu Park Keppel Sands Krabtastic Livingstone Shire Council – All public programmes and events cancelled from… Read more »
Keeping the Air Fair – critical to post COVID-19 business, tourism and community
Posted on April 8th, 2020
With COVID-19 currently grounding 80% of the world’s aircraft, leaving two major Australian airlines with their wings clipped, Capricorn Enterprise is calling on Local, State and Federal political leaders to support both of the key local airline carriers who are… Read more »
There is no need to stop dreaming about your next escape…
Posted on April 7th, 2020
Katie, Paul and Jasper from The Feel Good Family have temporarily parked their van in Tasmania, and whilst stationary at the moment, they are spending their social distancing days reminiscing some exciting adventures from their recent visit to our destination… Read more »
