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Capricorn Coast operators receiving a funding boost

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 »

Fitzroy to Gladstone (F2G) Pipeline update

On Tuesday the 28th of March over 100 community and industry stakeholders gathered to attend the Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline project industry briefing jointly hosted by Capricorn Enterprise and Advance Rockhampton. Representatives from McConnel Dowell – BMD Joint Venture (MBJV)… Read more »

New Destination Visitor Guides hot off the press!

From quirky public art trails to a delicious beach menu, inspiring bucket list experiences to the most insta-worthy photo spots, Capricorn Enterprise is pleased to release the official 2023/24 Insider’s Guide for Yeppoon and the Capricorn Coast. Growing year on… Read more »

Central Queensland flies its Defence flag at Avalon Airshow

Central Queensland’s strong commitment to Australia’s Defence was on show when regional partners met senior Defence and political figures at Avalon 2023, Australian International Airshow, Aerospace and Defence Exposition in Victoria. Regional leaders again advocated strongly for boosting Australian Defence… Read more »

August long weekend jackpot

Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast locals – you have all won a prize! With our annual carnival of spinning lights cancelled in 2020, the scrumptious allure of Keppel Dogs and fairy floss will be sorely missed. Our senses will wish for… Read more »