It has been an exciting time for Capricorn of late, says Group CEO, Brad Gannon

It has been a fantastic few months announcing the first ever Capricorn Rising Stars Region Winners and celebrating the incredible apprentices making their mark in workshops across Australia and New Zealand.
With over 350 nominations received, it is clear the automotive community are passionate about recognising emerging talent, and so is Capricorn.
So far, we’ve announced winners from New Zealand, New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory, Victoria/Tasmania, Queensland and Western Australia, with more to come.
You can meet the winners on our website and social media channels. There have been some great surprise reactions to share.
A huge thank you to everyone who nominated an apprentice and to our sponsors. Your support helps build a stronger, more vibrant industry, and we can’t wait to announce the Overall Winner later this year.
In September we shared our 2025 State of the Nation Australia report, offering a deep dive into how our Members are feeling about the automotive industry.
To amplify the findings, we launched a strategic media campaign that has had great traction.
The report’s release in Brisbane led to an article in the Courier Mail, an interview on Sky News Weekend, and additional coverage on 2CC and 4BC Radio.
These efforts are helping bring visibility to the challenges and opportunities facing the sector, and are part of our broader mission to reshape perceptions of the industry, attract new talent, and build a stronger future.
This month we also launched our New Zealand State of the Nation Report sharing insights from our friends from across the ditch.
Whether it is celebrating apprentices or driving industry recognition, Capricorn is proud to support the people who keep Australia moving.

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