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Capricorn Coast’s Newest Wedding Venue, Ambrym Estate, Featured in Polka Dot Wedding!

Exciting news for couples planning their dream wedding on the Capricorn Coast! The stunning Ambrym Estate has caught the eye of Australia’s favorite wedding planners, Polka Dot Wedding. In their latest blog, “15 Dreamy New Wedding and Event Venues in… Read more »

Nominate Now for the 2024 Best in Business Awards – nominations close 11th September

The time is NOW for businesses across the Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton to shine! The 2024 Best in Business Awards are up and running, offering a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and innovation that drive our local… Read more »

Rockhampton to Host Premier Industry Event: 2024 Major Projects and Industry Forum

On Thursday, 12 September 2024, the Frenchville Sports Club will be the hub of Central Queensland’s economic dialogue as it hosts the 2024 Major Projects and Industry Forum, presented by Capricorn Enterprise. Recognised as the Region’s Premier Industry Event, the… Read more »

Cruise reps visit Keppel Bay

Cruise company representatives from Carnival (including Seabourn Expeditions), Ponant and Scenic (based in Sydney and Melbourne) spent the past few days exploring Great Keppel Island and the Capricorn Coast prior to heading to Gladstone and the Town of 1770/Agnes to… Read more »

Major Projects and Industry Forum 2024, Thursday 12 September – Registrations Now

The Capricorn Region’s Premier Industry Event The Major Projects and Industry Forum 2024 brings together key industries and developments in our region, with speakers typically being leaders across a spectrum of industries and presenting on current projects, future industry trends… Read more »

Celebrating Excellence: The 2024 Best in Business Awards

The anticipation is building as we approach the 2024 Best in Business Awards, a night dedicated to recognizing the outstanding contributions and achievements of businesses across our vibrant community. This year promises to be more spectacular than ever, thanks to… Read more »

Capricorn Coast confirms commitment to sustainable tourism with ECO Destination Certification achievement 

Joining Australia’s leading cohort of ecotourism destinations, the Capricorn Coast has reached global best-practice sustainable destination standards with Ecotourism Australia’s ECO Destination Certification at the Ecotourism level.  As the fifth certified destination in Queensland and the 11th in Australia, the… Read more »

Nominations Now Open for the 2024 Best in Business Awards

Exciting news! Nominations are now open for the 2024 Best in Business Awards, inviting businesses and entrepreneurs from the Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton, to join in this esteemed event. These awards celebrate excellence and innovation, recognizing the remarkable contributions of… Read more »

Our achievements for 2023/24

A snapshot of our achievements for the 2023/24 financial year include: Business Support Visitor Servicing Nb: As the Central Queensland Highlands transition to a new regional tourism boundary of “Queensland Country” which will also include Southern Queensland Country, going forward… Read more »

Our achievements for 2023/24

A snapshot of our achievements for the 2023/24 financial year include: Business Support Visitor Servicing Nb: As the Central Queensland Highlands transition to a new regional tourism boundary of “Queensland Country” which will also include Southern Queensland Country, going forward… Read more »