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Business Chamber Queensland release June 2023 Pulse Report

Business operating costs and labour costs in Queensland are at record highs, new Business Chamber Queensland Pulse data shows.   Businesses are facing the combined impact of high operating costs, high labour and insurance costs, high interest rates and reduced consumer… Read more »

Unearthing History: Ancient Koala Tooth Fossil Discovered at Capricorn Caves

In an exciting twist of time, a recent citizen science program for Capricorn Caves’ Big Science Adventure unearthed a remarkable find – a fossil tooth from an ancient rainforest koala! This discovery provides a fascinating glimpse into the prehistoric past… Read more »

Exploring the Diversity of Agritourism at Livingstone Shire Agritourism Field Day

Ever been curious to learn about options to increase your revenue streams, diversify and innovate your farm business?  All farmers, producers and rural landowners in the Livingstone Shire are invited to attend the Exploring the Diversity of Agritourism Field Day to learn more… Read more »

EV chargers to entice tourists to Capricorn Coast

Article provided by very passionate local and Electric Vehicle owner, Arthur Hunt. Increasing numbers of electric cars are being registered in Australia, mostly in capital cities.  New registrations increased from 33,410 in the whole of 2022 to 50,000 by the… Read more »

Reducing costs through Carbon Footprint Measurement in tourism businesses

Measuring your carbon footprint can also help you identify areas of your operations where you can reduce costs. For example, by tracking your energy consumption, you can identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce your utility bills. Similarly, by… Read more »

Local events Spring into action this weekend

This weekend marks the start of Spring and Father’s Day, and as we bid farewell the cooler months of Winter and get ready to celebrate our main man, we have a line-up of fabulous events to keep the whole family… Read more »

Capricorn Destination on show at the Let’s Go Sunshine Coast Caravan and Lifestyle Expo

Capricorn Enterprise’s Visitor Information Centre Supervisor, Sarah Lawrence, has just finished representing the Capricorn Destination at the Let’s Go Sunshine Coast Caravan & Lifestyle Expo. The Capricorn Coast Insider’s Guide, Explore Rockhampton Guide and Central Queensland Highland’s Visitor Guide were… Read more »

Innovative sales-led marketing strategies

If you find yourself unable to confidently determine whether your marketing endeavours are yielding a positive ROI and are struggling to identify key digital assets that are driving leads and conversions, then it’s time to pause your marketing efforts and integrate this… Read more »

Weigh Auto Group sponsor new Capricorn Enterprise vehicle

Capricorn Enterprise CEO Mary Carroll was handed the keys to a new Mahindra Scorpio from General Manager Simon Weigh and Sales Consultant Peter Morey, as part of our valued corporate partnership with Weigh Auto Group. The All-New Scorpio uses the… Read more »

Major Road Upgrade for Key Freight Route Complete

A major upgrade to Stanage Bay Road between the Bruce Highway and the Army Access gate is now complete, thanks to the Australian Government’s Roads of Strategic Importance (ROSI) initiative. The $21.6 million project involved upgrading and sealing approximately 39.7… Read more »