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Landmark National Skills Agreement between Australian and Queensland Governments

Posted on October 17th, 2023

A five-year National Skills Agreement (NSA) developed under principles agreed by National Cabinet, will embed national cooperation and strategic investment in Queensland’s vocational education and training sector. States and Territories successfully sought a longer-term Commonwealth funding agreement with a five-year… Read more »

Delivering stability for our regions

Posted on March 21st, 2023

In welcome news, the Australian Government has directed almost 600 additional staff to the processing of the visas including towards 887 Skilled Regional Visa applications. The Government has halved the backlog of 887 visas – which provide permanent residency to… Read more »

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SGBR representatives head to Melbourne for ATE’s Media Program
With an opportunity to showcase the Southern Great Barrier Reef (SGBR) destination to a suite of high-quality international media gurus, Alyssah from Capricorn Enterprise, together with Grace from Bundaberg Tourism will hit The Ritz Carlton in Victoria during May, taking… Read more »

Channel 9’s Getaway digs into the exciting world of geo-tourism this Saturday 11th May
Taking viewers on a journey through sections of the ‘Dig the Tropic’ geo-tourism trail, Channel 9 Getaway presenter David Whitehill will hit television screens this Saturday 11th May from 5.30pm with an episode showcasing the sparkling Sapphire Gemfields in Central Queensland Highlands, and… Read more »

Johnson’s 4WD a Top 5 finalist – CQ Qld Training Awards
With nominations for Queensland’s Training Awards closed and judging underway to pick regional finalists, congratulations to Johnson’s 4WD on once again being selected as a Top 5 Regional Finalist in the Central Queensland, Queensland Training Awards. It’s truly an impressive… Read more »

Two local operators share in accessibility funding
Congratulations to Capricorn Caves and Keppel Dive and Water Sports who have been successful in the Access Project Grant (as part of the $5 Million Accessible Tourism Elevate Fund released last year by the State government). The Access Project Grant provided… Read more »

Capricorn Coast region shines as Best of Queensland’s tourism experiences named for 2024
• More than 2,000 Queensland tourism products have been named Best of Queensland Experiences (BOQE).• The number of BOQE has increased by 800 in the past five years, reflecting the tourism industry’s commitment to meeting and exceeding consumer expectations. More… Read more »

Congratulations Great Keppel Island for achieving ECO Certification
Great Keppel Island Hideaway has been successful in joining the world-leading ECO Certification by demonstrating best practice in sustainability and ecotourism! By achieving ECO Certification, GKI Hideaway has demonstrated that they are one of the exemplary operators in terms of sustainability… Read more »

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