COVID-19 - Latest News
Holiday at home for your chance to WIN!
Posted on April 16th, 2020
Whether it’s relaxing in the backyard coastal ‘resort’, fossicking for garden treasures, sharing the thrills of a wildlife adventure, fantasy fishing in the home headwaters or cooking up a culinary storm with a pretend creation from your favourite restaurant, Capricorn… Read more »
Cancelled local/regional events (to date):
Posted on April 8th, 2020
In following the national guidelines widely circulated, the following events have been cancelled in the period to June 2020: Festival of the Wind – Emu Park Keppel Sands Krabtastic Livingstone Shire Council – All public programmes and events cancelled from… Read more »
Keeping the Air Fair – critical to post COVID-19 business, tourism and community
Posted on April 8th, 2020
With COVID-19 currently grounding 80% of the world’s aircraft, leaving two major Australian airlines with their wings clipped, Capricorn Enterprise is calling on Local, State and Federal political leaders to support both of the key local airline carriers who are… Read more »
There is no need to stop dreaming about your next escape…
Posted on April 7th, 2020
Katie, Paul and Jasper from The Feel Good Family have temporarily parked their van in Tasmania, and whilst stationary at the moment, they are spending their social distancing days reminiscing some exciting adventures from their recent visit to our destination… Read more »
Our 5 practical tips for using Facebook LIVE
Posted on April 3rd, 2020
With many of our consumers staying at home and trying to ride out this storm, our small businesses are being forced to be innovative about the way they operate and communicate. This will mean stepping outside of your comfort zone… Read more »
Temporarily closed businesses
Posted on April 1st, 2020
Updated 13 May 2020 This page is no longer being updated. Click on the links for further information about businesses reopening from 15th May (Stage 1) or from 12th June (Stage 2). Scroll down for a list of the businesses… Read more »
Accommodation sector suffers losses into new financial year
Posted on April 1st, 2020
Following a bumper December/January period for many accommodation providers in the region, the spread of coronavirus is now threatening to make the coming year the worst-performing, leaving local operators grappling with the fallout. With our upcoming Easter period and peak… Read more »
Information for businesses – COVID-19
Posted on April 1st, 2020
Updated 4 January 2022 For 2022 COVID information, visit capricornenterprise.com.au/2022/01/information-for-businesses-covid-2022/ Scroll down for updates. Masks will be required indoors across Queensland from 1am Sunday 2 January. Factsheet: Managing the risk for COVID-19 exposures in businesses and venues Cleaning rebate available… Read more »
COVID-19 pandemic no match for GKI development
Posted on March 31st, 2020
The confidence and commitment shown to our region by Alex Rigby and Rob McCready from Altum Property Group has not diminished or faltered in the face of our current global situation. Directors of the Australian-owned, award-winning development and construction company… Read more »
Our TOP 5 tips for Facebook marketing during COVID-19
Posted on March 26th, 2020
It has become very apparent that there will be no escaping the impacts of Coronavirus in our community, making Facebook now, more than ever, an essential marketing tool for all businesses to interact with their customers. With consumers staying at… Read more »
