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Urgent Plea for Great Keppel Island Jetty/Break Wall

Accessibility, safety and beach protection for passengers and ferries to Great Keppel Island is critical.  Ferry Operators to Great Keppel Island are desperate for government commitment to expedite planning and the necessary funding for a break wall, Jetty and Barge… Read more »

Local Marine Operators Welcome MSQ Boss to Region

Local marine operators were pleased to meet with Kell Dillon, General Manager, Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ), Department of Transport and Main Roads (based in Brisbane), and John Fallon, Regional Harbour Master (based at the Port of Gladstone) earlier this week… Read more »

NRMA’s ‘Open Road’ drops in overnight to the Capricorn Coast

Recently, NRMA Parks & Resorts commissioned a famil with journalist Dorian Mode and photographer Lydia Thorpe for Open Road, NRMA’s quarterly magazine. With a readership of 2.8 million members, Open Road delivers motoring news, road safety tips, and travel inspiration…. Read more »

Voting Now Open for 2024 Best in Business ‘People’s Choice Award’

The countdown is on as voting opens for the ever-popular 2024 Best in Business “People’s Choice Award”, sponsored by McDonald’s Central Queensland. With 22 outstanding nominees across various industries, the public now has the chance to cast their vote and… Read more »

The Feel Good Family – Road to Riches

Capricorn Enterprise has recently partnered with popular content creators, known as The Feel Good Family to promote a new road trip they have created called “The Road to Riches”, which showcases the natural and man made riches along the way…. Read more »

Dreamtime Cultural Centre open for visitors despite roadworks

Rockhampton’s Dreamtime Cultural Centre, nestled on 12 hectares of beautifully landscaped grounds, remains open for visitors to immerse themselves in the rich culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage despite the ongoing roadworks in the area. Operating Monday to… Read more »

Southern Great Barrier Reef Named Finalists for Excellence In Tourism Awards for the 2nd Year Running

The Southern Great Barrier Reef (SGBR) has been announced as a finalist in “Partner of the Year” category of the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) Awards for excellence in destination marketing for the second year running. The ATEC Awards celebrate… Read more »

Tickets Now on Sale for the 2024 Best in Business Awards Gala Event! – to be held Friday 29th November 2024

The countdown to the 2024 Best in Business Awards Gala has begun, and tickets are now on sale for what promises to be an unforgettable evening celebrating the finest businesses across Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast! With nominations now officially… Read more »

Bipartisan Support urgently needed for CQ TAFE Centre for Excellence project

Central Queensland stands at a crossroads, facing challenges that not only demand immediate action but importantly a united front. Our region’s economy is the backbone of our community, and it is under extreme pressure. We need a strong, resilient economy… Read more »

Nominate Now for the 2024 Best in Business Awards!

The countdown is on for the 2024 Best in Business Awards, and time is running out to get your nominations in! This is your chance to recognise the outstanding achievements of businesses, teams, and individuals that make Rockhampton and the… Read more »