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New Queensland National Parks e-newsletter
Posted on March 17th, 2020
UPDATE 20th March 2020: The Life’s Best Moments campaign and the new Naturally Queensland newsletter releases have been delayed. For the latest news on Queensland (https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/park-alerts/ ) to keep up-to-date with Queensland National Parks. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS)… Read more »
Immerse yourself in isolation on the Southern Great Barrier Reef
Posted on March 17th, 2020
Social distancing, self-isolation and self-care… it sounds like a blissful anecdote to incorporate into a relaxing weekend away. And there is no better time than right now to remove yourself from the crowds, get outdoors and discover our beautiful backyard…. Read more »
Why now is the perfect time to plan your family holiday to Carnarvon Gorge
Posted on March 11th, 2020
Stuck for some school holiday inspiration? Capricorn Enterprise is encouraging local families to plan a trip to one of Queensland’s oldest playgrounds… “Carnarvon Gorge is the perfect place to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect… Read more »
Rookwood work underway at Gogango
Posted on March 11th, 2020
Ground was being broken yesterday on the next stage of the $352 million Rookwood Weir project. Local workers from Civil Mining and Construction started yesterday on the $2.2 million-dollar Capricorn Highway intersection upgrade at Gogango. Locals can expect ongoing jobs to… Read more »
UNREAL campaign made by REAL holiday makers
Posted on March 10th, 2020
Capricorn Enterprise has launched a landmark campaign using photos and video created by “real people” on real holidays. This campaign, created by the very people it is intended to target, was designed to encourage the Central Queensland region (including our… Read more »
Capricorn Coast campaign urges Queenslanders to ‘Holiday here this year’
Posted on March 10th, 2020
Capricorn Enterprise will launch a user-generated landmark campaign this weekend, designed to encourage the Central Queensland region (including our traditional western markets) as well as Mackay, to pack up the family, jump in the car, and take the drive to… Read more »
Life continues in abundance on the Southern Great Barrier Reef
Posted on March 10th, 2020
Visitors to Putney Beach on Great Keppel Island were treated to a TURTLE-Y awesome afternoon, as five newborns made their way to check out their new home on the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Unable to wait until nightfall to ‘find… Read more »
Aussie icon set to rock the Keppels
Posted on March 3rd, 2020
UPDATE: Tuesday 10th March 2020 In the interest of guests’ safety, due to weather predictions, this event has been postponed to Saturday 20th June. For more information on tickets (tickets with the new date will be sent), ferry bookings (will… Read more »
Industry recovery support for tourism
Posted on March 3rd, 2020
The Queensland Government will allow small to medium Queensland businesses impacted by the coronavirus to defer their payroll tax payments for six months from February 1. Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones said the State Government’s decision was the latest… Read more »
Collaboration between Capricorn Enterprise and Regional Development Australia
Posted on March 3rd, 2020
Capricorn Enterprise’s February Chairman’s Boardroom Lunch welcomed special guest, Grant Cassidy, Chair of Regional Development Australia Central and Western Queensland (RDACWQ), who presented the Region’s Priorities. Recognising the value of a shared regional approach, RDACWQ in collaboration across its 12… Read more »
