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Crocs, docks and GKI treasures unlocked – Channel 9’s TODAY Show visits the Capricorn Coast region
Posted on March 27th, 2024
Smiling at crocodiles at Koorana Crocodile Farm, daydreaming at the Southern Great Barrier Reef’s gateway Keppel Bay Marina, experiencing the speed of Funtastic Cruises Kraken Adventure, and indulging in relaxing vibes at Great Keppel Island Hideaway, Channel 9’s TODAY Show… Read more »
Queensland Weekender explores the Capricorn Coast region seeking sustainability and Island adventure
Posted on March 27th, 2024
Filming two separate stories, presenter Chris Parsons and his talented crew from Channel 7’s Queensland Weekender spent three days exploring our destination, gathering content to promote sustainability and Island adventure on the Capricorn Coast. Kicking off Day 1 with a… Read more »
Beef24 – Ticketing Update
Posted on March 26th, 2024
Don’t miss out on your chance to secure tickets to Beef24! You have until Friday, 12th April to secure your tickets at our remaining social functions and Celebrity Chef Restaurant sessions. View an update on ticketing below. Don’t be that… Read more »
Discover the Insights to a Sustainable Rural Life at Council’s Resilient Rural Living Event!
Posted on March 26th, 2024
Livingstone Shire Council is excited to invite the community to the Resilient Rural Living Event. This special event is dedicated to empowering our rural communities through education and practical advice from industry experts on sustainable and resilient living. Whether you’re… Read more »
SHOREX AUSTRALIA impressed by destination
Posted on March 26th, 2024
Last week, James Coughlan, founder of Cruise ground handling company, Shorex Australia visited our destination for the first time. Visiting from his Cairns base (flying direct BONZA Cairns to Rocky), Shorex Australia is one of five (5) ground handling companies… Read more »
Unlocking the charm of the Capricorn Coast region: Introducing the 2024/25 Visitor and Lifestyle Guide
Posted on March 20th, 2024
Capricorn Enterprise is pleased to announce the release of the 2024/25 Visitor and Lifestyle Guide for the Capricorn Coast region. Encompassing the picturesque and adventure filled locales of Yeppoon, Rockhampton, and the townships within, this comprehensive guide is set to… Read more »
Fossil fuels to figure in QLD’s future for decades to come
Posted on March 19th, 2024
Adept Economics’ Gene Tunny has shared an article on the Queensland Economy Watch website. He says that ‘despite the Queensland Government promoting the so-called Clean Economy, our state Treasury is still highly dependent on coal royalties, and the prosperity of… Read more »
Capricorn Coast and Southern Great Barrier Reef shine bright at Australian Tourism Awards
Posted on March 19th, 2024
Australia’s best of the best in tourism gathered last Friday night in Darwin for the 2023 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. Over 180 leading tourism operators, including 21 Queensland businesses who took home gold at the 2023 Queensland Tourism Awards, vied… Read more »
Regional Tourism Forum shines a light on Australia’s incredible appeal for visitors
Posted on March 19th, 2024
More than 100 representatives from Australia’s Regional Tourism Organisations met last week at Tourism Australia’s (TA) Annual RTO forum held in Sydney. TA provided updates on its Research/Strategy, Distribution, Sustainability, Partnering with Culture and presented trends in global Social Media…. Read more »
Capricorn Coast operators receiving a funding boost
Posted on February 27th, 2024
Congratulations to five (5) of our Capricorn Coast operators (total 82 applicants shared $1.15M across 13 tourism regions in Qld) which received funding via the Boosting Accessible Tourism Experience Grant program, thanks to the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport (DTIS). Unfortunately, only… Read more »
