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Southern Great Barrier Reef Agri-Tourism Business Mentoring Program – Applications close next Tuesday 13th June
Posted on June 6th, 2023
Capricorn Enterprise is pleased to announce we are hosting an Agri-tourism business mentoring program. The Southern Great Barrier Reef regions in partnership with Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) are seeking to support the development of new agri-tourism businesses to… Read more »
Seaspray Health and Fitness Centre officially opens in Zilzie
Posted on June 6th, 2023
It’s the Capricorn Coast’s newest wellness hub, and last Saturday 2nd June marked the official opening of Seaspray Health and Fitness Centre in Zilzie. Proudly boasting a fully operational gym, café and bar, F45 Training, spa, beauty treatments and more, the… Read more »
Impressive growth in Livingstone Shire paves the way forward for strategic planning
Posted on May 31st, 2023
Livingstone Shire is well and truly making its mark in Queensland, with recent economic analysis highlighting our significant population and industry growth. Population growth across Livingstone Shire was above the Queensland State average between 2021 and 2022, growing to 40,952,… Read more »
Lendlease Global Springboard Groups return to Capricorn Coast
Posted on May 31st, 2023
We are thrilled to welcome back the Lend Lease Springboard groups from around the world to the Capricorn Coast after launching in June 2019, then halting for three years. Springboard is an innovative program that brings Lendlease employees from around… Read more »
Emerging Destinations: Great Keppel Island products featured in Australian Traveller
Posted on May 31st, 2023
Capricorn Enterprise’s final advertising instalment with Australian Traveller for 22/23 year is now live, and we have compiled a native content article for their ‘Emerging Destinations’ edition featuring 100% Great Keppel Island products with a series of complimentary digital banners…. Read more »
Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton in Top 5 Lists – Regional Movers Index
Posted on May 31st, 2023
The Capricorn Coast (Livingstone Shire) topped the list in the Top Five LGAs: greatest growth in net inflows from capitals. From a low base, it saw a near six-fold increase in net migration inflows from the capitals in the 12… Read more »
Capricorn Coast popular with Trade Travel tour groups
Posted on May 31st, 2023
Each year, Capricorn Enterprise partners with Trade Travel group and private tour specialists in NSW, ACT and Victoria to present our destination video and webinar at the annual Travel Expo for the Tour Organisers and Presidents of Probus Clubs. The… Read more »
Capricorn Coast inspires award-winning singer-songwriter, Brad Butcher’s new album – East of Everything – released 22nd September 2023
Posted on May 30th, 2023
From meeting the love of his life under an April pink moon on Great Keppel Island, to having an authentic appreciation for the place in which he now calls home, independent singer-songwriter, and two-time Golden Guitar Award winner, Brad Butcher, is about… Read more »
Tune into Channel 7’s Creek to Coast from 5:30pm on Saturday 17th June and witness the magic of 5 Rocks in Byfield
Posted on May 24th, 2023
Creek to Coast presenter, Chris Parsons and cameraman Dan recently spent time exploring Byfield National Park, Conservation Park and State Forest, hitting our stunning 5 Rocks to capture footage for an upcoming episode on Saturday 17th June. Commissioned by Capricorn… Read more »
Capricorn Enterprise Members Networking Night shines a light on upcoming events and education
Posted on May 24th, 2023
Over 60 guests attended the recent Capricorn Enterprise Members Networking Night upon the rooftop at Echelon Apartments, overlooking the magical views of Keppel Bay and the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Combining the launch of Queensland Tourism Industry Council’s (QTIC)… Read more »