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CAPRICORN FILM FESTIVAL 2023 PROGRAM ANNOUNCED
Posted on January 4th, 2023
Central Queensland’s premiere film arts festival returns with new feature film and documentary premieres, art experiences and much more The 2023 Capricorn Film Festival is presented by Livingstone Shire Council, Tourism Events Queensland, Screen Queensland, Regional Arts Australia, Keppel Coast… Read more »
Merv Hughes goes fishing in Keppel Bay
Posted on November 30th, 2022
Tune in to 7MATE on Sunday 11th at 2.30pm to see a spotlight on fishing in Keppel Bay! Capricorn Enterprise together with the Mad Hueys clothing apparel brand joined forces to bring Aussie cricket legend and TV personality, Merv Hughes… Read more »
From Keppel Bay to Mount Hay and plenty in between, My Way returns next month to feature our local pioneers
Posted on November 30th, 2022
Commissioned by Capricorn Enterprise, the crew from Channel 9’s popular lifestyle program, My Way are returning to showcase the diverse landscape and passionate characters across our destination. Kicking off with an overnight trip to Stanage Bay to spend time with… Read more »
Two off-grid local businesses feature on ABC’s Landline
Posted on November 29th, 2022
With a growing number of farms popping up in semi-urban areas across the country, The Salty Lime Co and High Valley Dawn Permaculture Farm warmed up our lounge rooms on Sunday 27th November, starring on ABC’s Landline. Pitched by Capricorn… Read more »
John ‘Marto’ Martin Community Memorial Trust
Posted on November 23rd, 2022
In honour of his incredible contributions to music and the community, friends and family have gathered together to create the John ‘Marto’ Martin Community Music Memorial Trust. You knew him for his smile that lit up a room. You knew… Read more »
Latest Capricorn Enterprise Economic Report reveals a prospering regional economy
Posted on November 23rd, 2022
Agriculture production up, health care and social assistance growing, resource industry contributions increasing and much more The Capricorn Enterprise Regional Economic Report has been updated with recent unemployment and industry data from a variety of statistical sources, including the 2021… Read more »
Be swept off your feet and onto the water this Saturday with Channel 9’s Getaway
Posted on November 9th, 2022
Tune into Channel 9’s Getaway this Saturday 12th November from 5.30pm as presenter David Whitehill and cameraman Roger Price spend a day cruising around Keppel Bay aboard our local vessels, and take a hike across our barefoot paradise, Great Keppel… Read more »
Ecotourism Australia – ECO Destination Certification
Posted on November 8th, 2022
Capricorn Coast granted $150,000 to achieve ECO Destination Certification Congratulations to all recipients of the Eco Certified Tourism Destination program by the Queensland Government Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport (QTIS), providing up to $2 million in funding for local… Read more »
Vale John ‘Marto’ Martin
Posted on November 1st, 2022
On Monday 31st October, we lost local tourism and hospitality legend, the much loved John ‘Marto’ Martin. Marto and his beloved wife, Genevieve, founded Ferns Hideaway Resort, selling the business after 40 years and retiring in February this year. Leaving… Read more »
Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre volunteers get familiar with Great Keppel Island
Posted on October 27th, 2022
The Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre volunteers have been enjoying a two day famil on Great Keppel Island this week. Along with hearing directly from operators and seeing the sights themselves to better showcase the region to visitors, they’ve also… Read more »
