Livingstone Shire Council - Latest News
Capricorn Coast a step closer to achieving ECO Destination Accreditation!
Posted on March 5th, 2024
After a two year journey, Livingstone (Capricorn Coast) Shire Council and Capricorn Enterprise welcomed independent auditors to review the Capricorn Coast ECO Destination application. The independent auditor appointed by Ecotourism Australia conducted an onsite audit over three days, meeting with… Read more »
So what’s in a (Local Government Authority) Name?
Posted on January 30th, 2024
Across Queensland there have been a variety of changes to the name of various local governments to better reflect localities and support destination branding. In regards to the Gold Coast City Council, in 1958 the main reason that the name… Read more »
25 Million Reasons for a Great Keppel Island Jetty!
Posted on January 30th, 2024
250 current jobs and the generation of one quarter of the Capricorn Coast’s economy ($25Million) because of Great Keppel Island, is reason enough for the State government to invest in the construction of a Jetty and barge ramp for the destination’s hero… Read more »
Great Keppel Island injects $25 million, 250 jobs into local economy….AND COUNTING!
Posted on January 17th, 2024
The region’s peak tourism and economic development Organisation has today released key findings of a detailed report which reveals the substantive current and future economic significance of Great Keppel Island (GKI) to the Capricorn Coast region/Livingstone Shire LGA. National economics… Read more »
Capricorn Caves Lights up with the Summer Solstice Spectacle
Posted on December 20th, 2023
As the festive season approaches, Capricorn Caves embraces the spirit of celebration, not just for Christmas and New Year but also for the mesmerizing phenomenon of the Summer Solstice. Capricorn Caves, located just 23km from the city of Rockhampton, celebrates… 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 »
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 on Eco-Destination journey!
Posted on May 24th, 2023
Earlier this month, Capricorn Enterprise and Livingstone Shire Council proudly hosted colleagues from Eco Tourism Australia to our stunning destination to meet with key stakeholders and community groups with a keen interest in Eco tourism and Eco destination accreditation. A… Read more »
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 »
