High Valley Dawn Permaculture Farm’s Grounded Gathering gains global recognition
The Capricorn Coast has taken its place on the global wellness stage, with High Valley Dawn Permaculture Farm’s Grounded Gathering featured in the international publication Wellness & World – Issue 4. Appearing alongside renowned wellness festivals in France, Indonesia, the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia, Grounded Gathering is recognised as part of a growing global movement redefining what wellness looks like.
Capricorn Enterprise has partnered with Tourism and Events Queensland to feature the Capricorn Region in the March 2026 edition of The Road Ahead, as part of an eight-page Great Inland Way campaign. The feature provided a strong platform to showcase a detour along the Capricorn Way and the Dig the Tropic drive route, supported by editorial content highlighting key regional experiences from the outback through to the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
World-first oyster reef restoration fuses Indigenous culture, art and science on Woppa
A groundbreaking environmental and cultural restoration project on Great Keppel Island (Woppa) is turning heads, combining ecological science with First Nations storytelling in what is believed to be a first-of-its-kind initiative in Australia.
Spinnaker Unveils Major Redevelopment to Enhance Member Experience
A significant staged redevelopment is underway at The Spinnaker (Yeppoon), with works set to run from April through to November 2026, delivering major upgrades across key areas of the venue while remaining open to members and guests.
QTIC advocacy update: Fuel support and industry action
Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) is taking action. As the peak body for Queensland’s tourism industry, they are leading a coordinated advocacy campaign to address the fuel crisis and have joined forces with industry bodies to amplify this call.
Criterion Hotel Motel Offered for Sale by Elders Commercial Rockhampton
Rockhampton, Queensland – One of Queensland’s and Australia’s most recognisable landmarks, the historic Criterion Hotel Motel Rockhampton, is being offered to the market via an Offer to Purchase marketing campaign.
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council invites tourism, hospitality, travel and events businesses in Capricorn to take part in QTIC’s Future Ready Workforce Consultation – a practical, industry-led session focused on shaping the future workforce of our region.
Regional Tour Guide Day: Wednesday 27 May - Capricorn Caves
Are you passionate about sharing Queensland’s stories, places, and culture? Whether you’re an experienced tour guide, a ranger, or simply curious about starting your journey in guiding, you’re invited to sign up to the Queensland Guiding Community of Practice and join the upcoming Regional Tour Guide Day.
Capability Statement Workshop - Rockhampton Wednesday 29 April
Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) is taking action. As the peak body for Queensland’s tourism industry, they are leading a coordinated advocacy campaign to address the fuel crisis and have joined forces with industry bodies to amplify this call.
The ATO’s fuel response introduces new measures to support businesses that are unable to meet their payment obligations. Find out more to see the options that may be available for your business including:
* ATO role in the National Fuel Security Plan * ATO options for impacted taxpayers * How registered tax and BAS agents can help
Browse fuel prices in your local area and check the current buying advice on the go by downloading the RACQ Fuel and Deals App on your mobile device. Available now for IOS and Android.
We extend our sincere thanks to all our valued members for your continued support and partnership with Capricorn Enterprise. We’re also delighted to welcome our newest members and we look forward to connecting with you at our upcoming members networking event.
Help Business Chamber Queensland advocate for your business - let them know how the fuel prices and economic conditions are impacting your business via the Pulse Survey - it only takes 10 minutes.
Did you know that 43% of cyber crime targets small businesses? And that a single attack can cost you an average of $56,600? Cyber Wardens Foundations is hosting a FREE Cyber Wardens Foundations webinar on the 20th of May at 11:00am.
This Program offers grants of $5,000 to $20,000 to help small businesses pay for needed upgrades. A 50% co-contribution is required. If your business has been impacted by crime or operates in an area that has experienced commercial crime in the past 5 years
Small and family businesses can register to be reimbursed for construction apprentice wages during training, based on an average training period of 8 weeks each year and up to a total of 32 weeks.
Small to medium businesses in 11 key sectors can call on a dedicated Industry Workforce Advisor to improve how they find and keep staff members. Advisors can help your business access a range of government programs.
This Saturday, 25 April, communities across the region will gather to honour and remember the service and sacrifice of Australian and New Zealand servicemen and women. View the full list of services in the Rockhampton region HERE, and full list of services across the Capricorn Coast region HERE.
The Archer
Sunday 3 May
Saddle up for the fifth edition of The Archer! Central Queensland’s premium horse racing event was a huge success in 2025, and 2026 promises to be even bigger this year.
Yeppoon’s biggest beachfront beer and music festival is back! Pouring epic craft brews, serving up local flavours, and pumping out live tunes from top bands and homegrown talent
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