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Media release – Minister of Tourism and Sports, The Honourable Michael Healy MP: Great Keppel Island infrastructure works set to progress

A number of infrastructure projects for the revitalisation of Great Keppel Island (Woppa) are a step closer after the State Government signed a funding agreement with Livingstone Shire Council to start work. The funds will be used to deliver crucial… Read more »

Become a Guardian of the Great Barrier Reef

Travelers can now play an active role in protecting the Great Barrier Reef through the new “Guardian of the Reef” platform. This global initiative, launched by Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) in partnership with Expedia and working alongside all ten… Read more »

Oz and Beyond YouTube Travel Series Newest Rockhampton video is now live!

Oz and Beyond YouTube Travel Series is an inspiring resource of destination videos, which are packed with ideas for things to see and do. The series encompasses thirty episodes to date and has clocked up close to three million views. Oz… Read more »

68 Days to go until the Capricorn Coast Region’s night of nights!

Mark your calendars and get your booking fingers ready… the countdown is on for the 2024 Best in Business Awards, and excitement is building! Tickets will be on sale very soon for this highly anticipated gala event, set to take… Read more »

Capricorn Enterprise 2023-2024 Annual Report

Capricorn Enterprise is proud to present our 2023-2024 Annual Report, which provides a summary of key achievements for the previous financial year.

Event Organisers Invited to Apply for Round 2 of 2024/25 Event Sponsorship Program

Livingstone Shire Council is excited to announce the opening date of the next round of its Event Sponsorship Program for 2024/25, reaffirming its commitment to supporting a diverse range of events that enrich the community and draw visitors to the… Read more »

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 »