New Product - Celebrating Culture, Connection and Corporate Team Building with Warama Culture

Capricorn Enterprise is proud to shine a spotlight on a truly inspiring story of growth, connection and cultural leadership. Founded by proud Darumbal, Wadja Wadja and Pitjantjatjara man Jordan Young, Warama Culture is now offering bespoke cultural experiences for corporate team-builds, group bookings and immersive storytelling sessions.

Discovery Parks Coolwaters named Queensland’s top Travellers’ Choice winner for 2025

Discovery Parks Coolwaters has been crowned the 2025 G’day Parks Travellers’ Choice Award winner for the Queensland region, a prestigious honour voted entirely by guests and recognising the parks that deliver truly memorable holiday experiences.

New Product - Great Keppel Island (GKI) Boat Hire 

Visitors, community groups and local organisations will soon enjoy a new way to explore the spectacular bays and beaches of the Keppel Bay Islands, with GKI Boat Hire officially launching next week. The new venture fills a long-identified gap in the market for small, stable no-licence-required boats that allow people to safely and independently access more of the island’s shoreline.

Keppel Bay shines in one of Australia’s largest Reef Restoration Projects

A major milestone in reef conservation has unfolded on the Capricorn Coast, with the Keppel Islands hosting the largest reef restoration field deployment AIMS has ever undertaken — and one of the biggest in Australian history.

Free Tourism Marketing Workshop – Boost Your NZ Direct Bookings in 2026

Looking to strengthen your digital marketing and increase direct bookings in 2026? Join Maverick Tourism for a practical, hands-on workshop designed specifically for tourism operators.

Thursday, 12 February, 9:30am - 11am, Oshen Apartments Conference Centre, Yeppoon.

Capricorn Film Festival returns in 2026 – celebrating a decade of storytelling on the Capricorn Coast

The Capricorn Coast is set to shine once again as the Capricorn Film Festival returns from 15-18 January 2026, bringing an inspiring mix of films, workshops, and creative events to Yeppoon. Following the success of the 2025 edition at Yeppoon Town Hall, the festival continues to cement its place as one of regional Queensland’s most vibrant cultural events.

Bodhi Surf launches Shore2Door: a fresh coastal concierge service for Yeppoon visitors

Bodhi Surf, one of Yeppoon’s favourite locally owned surf and lifestyle brands, is stepping confidently into a new chapter with the launch of Shore2Door — an innovative same-day delivery and visitor concierge service helping travellers enjoy the Capricorn Coast from the moment they arrive.

Plastic Ban Solution Finder Website is now Live in Qld

A comprehensive online service to help Queensland hospitality businesses meet regulations on plastic takeaway products is now live and available to use. The website is provided by the Boomerang Alliance as part of its Plastic Free Places program, with funding from the Queensland Government.

Capricorn Coast Beach Clean Up - This Saturday (29 November) 

Opposite Lock Rockhampton and the Weigh Auto Group will be hosting the Capricorn Coast Clean Up on Saturday, 29th November, commencing at 9:00am at the Kemp Beach Picnic Area. Your volunteer efforts can help preserve the reef’s beauty and biodiversity!

Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) Capricornia Division Needs Your Support! 

The QCWA Capricornia Division is preparing to host the QCWA Central Region Conference from 26–28 June 2026 and is seeking sponsorship and in-kind contributions to help deliver a successful event. This is a valuable opportunity to give back to those who support our community.

New tenders awarded for GKI projects - Erosion Protection Project

Livingstone Shire (Capricorn Coast) Council has awarded the tender for the Great Keppel Island (GKI) Erosion Protection Business Case to maritime-oriented engineering firm BMT, marking an important step toward safeguarding the island’s coastline.

TEQ launches Guiding Community of Practice

Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) invites tour guides, tourism operators and others involved in the guiding sector to join the Queensland Guiding Community of Practice (CoP) — a new statewide network designed to strengthen and celebrate the guiding profession.

Payday Super is Law: New Information now available on the ATO website 

From 1 July 2026 employers will need to pay employees their super guarantee on payday, at the same time as their salary and wages. The ATO has released new web content regarding Payday Super which all employers will need to know. 

CQUniversity climbs global sustainability rankings

CQUniversity Australia has achieved a significant improvement in the latest QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026, rising to 389^th globally out of 2,001 institutions – up from 420^th in the previous year.

Work starts on $500 million program to beef up key cattle freight routes in Central Queensland 

Construction has officially started on the first project under the Australian and Queensland Governments landmark $500 million Queensland Beef Roads program, which will progressively upgrade and seal critical freight routes across an area the size of Great Britain.

Rockhampton Ring Road – North

The Department of Transport and Main Roads advises Bush Crescent will permanently close to through traffic from Friday 5 December 2025.

And they're racing! National Thorougbred Week at Callaghan Park - This Thursday (27 Nov)

Join Rockhampton Jockey Club for a fabulous afternoon of racing.

Light refreshments & complimentary drink on arrival. Book a table: 4937 4000 or email: nicole@rjc.com.au

Rockhampton CBD Christmas Fair 2025

Celebrate the festive season at the CBD Christmas Fair on Saturday 6th December, a joyful evening filled with holiday cheer, family-friendly activities, and local entertainment. Soak up the Christmas spirit and celebrate the official lighting of the Christmas Tree.

Smoked Festival (6-7 Feb) Rockhampton 

Xtreme Bulls Australia is coming to SMOKED!
Elite riders. Big energy. Non-stop action.
Get ready for the most intense showdown over two HUGE nights!

Black Friday Sale - Up to 15% off tickets - Save big on your SMOKED tickets today. Sale ends soon!