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Local events Spring into action this weekend
Posted on August 28th, 2023
This weekend marks the start of Spring and Father’s Day, and as we bid farewell the cooler months of Winter and get ready to celebrate our main man, we have a line-up of fabulous events to keep the whole family… Read more »
Capricorn Destination on show at the Let’s Go Sunshine Coast Caravan and Lifestyle Expo
Posted on August 22nd, 2023
Capricorn Enterprise’s Visitor Information Centre Supervisor, Sarah Lawrence, has just finished representing the Capricorn Destination at the Let’s Go Sunshine Coast Caravan & Lifestyle Expo. The Capricorn Coast Insider’s Guide, Explore Rockhampton Guide and Central Queensland Highland’s Visitor Guide were… Read more »
Innovative sales-led marketing strategies
Posted on August 22nd, 2023
If you find yourself unable to confidently determine whether your marketing endeavours are yielding a positive ROI and are struggling to identify key digital assets that are driving leads and conversions, then it’s time to pause your marketing efforts and integrate this… Read more »
Major Road Upgrade for Key Freight Route Complete
Posted on August 22nd, 2023
A major upgrade to Stanage Bay Road between the Bruce Highway and the Army Access gate is now complete, thanks to the Australian Government’s Roads of Strategic Importance (ROSI) initiative. The $21.6 million project involved upgrading and sealing approximately 39.7… Read more »
$160 million Bush Boost
Posted on August 22nd, 2023
At last week’s Courier Mail Bush Summit held in Rockhampton, the Premier announced a $160 Million Bush Boost, with details yet to be released. An overview of the grant is available here. According to the release, a new $50 million… Read more »
Courier Mail Bush Summit – Rockhampton
Posted on August 22nd, 2023
In case you missed it, all keynote addresses (including Gina Rinehart and the Premier), as well as panel discussions (Liveability, Energy, Technology, Regional Outlook) have been recorded and can be found on this link: https://bushsummitqld.splashthat.com/ Eight key topics were presented… Read more »
Capricorn Enterprise’s Major Projects and Industry Forum to showcase $5 billion in development opportunities for the region
Posted on August 22nd, 2023
Central Queensland’s reputation as the economic powerhouse of our state will be made known once again at the 2023 Major Projects and Industry Forum, to be held on Thursday 19th October in Rockhampton. Featuring 12 keynote speakers covering the overarching… Read more »
World’s first totally blind swimmer to circumnavigate Great Keppel Island
Posted on August 8th, 2023
Australian Paralympian Gerrard Gosens OAM will aim to become the world’s first totally blind swimmer to circumnavigate 20km around Great Keppel Island in 5th Swim Around Keppel on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Gerrard’s solo swim will also form part of… Read more »
Kerry-Lee & Paul Gockel proudly supporting Australia Paralympian Gerrard Gosens OAM in the 5th Annual Swim around Keppel
Posted on August 8th, 2023
Kerry-Lee & Paul Gockel, will be proudly supporting Australia Paralympian Gerrard Gosens OAM as he aims to be the first totally blind swimmer to complete the 20km 5th Annual Swim Around Keppel. on Saturday, August 12, 2023 on Great Keppel Island –… Read more »
Grab your cossies Aussies: Bonza puts low-cost flights on sale for summer
Posted on August 8th, 2023
Australia’s newest low-cost carrier has put thousands of flights on sale for travel over summer from just $49 to $89 (per person one way). Travellers are expected to snap up flights from the Fly Bonza app which is the only… Read more »
