Premier Reopens Frenchville Sports Club and Function Centre 

Frenchville Sports Club has celebrated the completion of its $25 million, multi-stage redevelopment, including its conference room, marking the beginning of a new era for one of Central Queensland’s most respected community clubs. The milestone was officially commemorated with the Premier of Queensland, The Honourable David Crisafulli unveiling a plaque to mark the Club’s reopening and the culmination of a two-year transformation that has reshaped the venue from the ground up.

From the Brigalow to the beach, Queensland Government delivers major investment for CQ conservation

The Queensland Government is delivering new funding through the Natural Resource Management Expansion Program to protect Central Queensland’s ecosystems.

The Fitzroy Basin Association will receive $9.46 million to deliver the Nature Positive Fitzroy Farms project and a further $200,000 will fund the Marine Turtle Guardians initiative which will protect vulnerable turtles on the Capricorn Coast

Stanwell site chosen to demonstrate game-changing battery technology

Stanwell and Quinbrook have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to pilot a new 8-hour duration battery at the Stanwell Power Station site in Central Queensland. The Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project – believed to be one of the world’s first genuine 8-hour batteries - will explore the deployment of long-duration EnerQB BESS technology developed by CATL, a global leader in battery manufacturing.

Boost Your Best of Queensland Score — Claim Your Google Business Profile

Having a Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) is one of the simplest — and most powerful — ways to make sure your tourism business is seen by potential visitors.

When travellers search for experiences, accommodation, or dining in our region, Google Maps and Google Search are often their first stop. A verified listing helps your business appear in those results, showing essential information like your location, contact details, operating hours, reviews, and photos — all at a glance.

Are you ready for the 2026 BOQEP assessment?

Now’s the time to log into your ATDW profile and check your listing has everything needed for the 2026 BOQE assessment with the updated criteria. Here’s some tips to ensure you’re ready:

•    Make sure your listing is still active.
•    Ensure your online booking URL is in the ‘online booking’ field.
•    Ensure your Facebook and/or Instagram URLs are in the social media fields.

•    Don’t forget the new criteria for Google Business Profile, worth 10 points. Find out about this criteria, including how to add the URL to your ATDW listing.

Major Milestone for Livingstone (Capricorn Coast): Tender Awarded for East West Connector Design

Livingstone Shire (Capricorn Coast) Council has awarded the tender for the detailed design of the East West Connector Stage 1, marking a major milestone for one of the region’s most transformative infrastructure projects.

9 new places for your Aussie bucket-list -You’ve explored Lord Howe now try Keppel Bay Islands! 

It was great see Capricorn Enterprise’s pitch was included in escape.com.au’s latest e-magazine — showcasing our region as one of Australia’s must-visit destinations!

CQUniversity - Track record recognised for backing student athletes

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has endorsed CQUniversity’s track record for supporting elite athletes, coaches and sports professionals to study, welcoming the regional Queensland institution to its Elite Sport Education Network (ESEN). 

Beef Australia welcomes new cohort of Next Gen leaders

Beef Australia is pleased to announce Bethany Rands as the newly appointed Chair of the Next Gen Committee.

Rockhampton Ring Road South - Traffic Update

•  Nine Mile Road intersection - Night works - Start date 3 November. Read more 

•  Bolsover Street intersection - night works - Start date 9 November -Read more.

New Chair appointments for Queensland energy and port businesses

The Crisafulli Government has announced new Chair appointments at two Government Owned Corporations (GOCs): Stanwell and Ports North.
New appointments are:
•    Stanwell: Justin Parer (Chair)
•    Ports North: Ben Kidston (Director, Chair from 1 January 2026)

Join Queensland’s Guiding Community of Practice

Tourism and Events Queensland 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.

Applications now open - 2025 Ergon-Energex Community Fund

Do you know a community group with a great idea that needs a helping hand?
Ergon-Energex are offering individual grants of up to $10,000 to not-for-profit organisations across Queensland. Applications close Friday, 28 November 2025

Procurement Policy Launch

Position your business for government work in 2026.

The countdown to the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games has begun, and this brings amazing opportunities for Queensland businesses.

Great Keppel Island - Two Weekends of Fun!

Dayz on the Sand – Weekend One
Fri 21- Sat 22 Nov: Troy Cassar Daly (FRI), Jon Stevens (SAT) + more!

Dayz on the Sand – Weekend Two - Sat 29 Nov: The Dreggs, 360 + more.

RADIANCE 2025 - Tickets Now On Sale!

Beginning on Friday 28 November, Radiance illuminates the Rockhampton Botanic Gardens via an all-new, interactive light and sound show nightly until Christmas Eve.

Smoked Festival (6-7 Feb) Rockhampton 

A weekend of BBQ, bands and beers. Enjoy slow-cooked meats from top pitmasters, popup Big Beer Festival, live music, cooking demos, eating comps, market stalls and more. An unforgettable feast of flavour and fun! 

Tickets go on sale today!