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Queensland is OPEN!
Posted on June 1st, 2020
In welcomed news for the ailing tourism sector, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk yesterday revealed a valuable lifeline for the industry that will deliver significant steps towards reviving the region. From noon Monday 1st June, Queenslanders can undertake unlimited travel anywhere… Read more »
Queensland open from Midday Monday 1st June 2020
Posted on June 1st, 2020
From midday Monday 1st June 2020, Stage Two of the Roadmap to easing restrictions allows: Unlimited travel and overnight stays for Queenslanders across all of Queensland (no km limit). Recreational travel, camping and accommodation including caravan parks. Tourism experiences for… Read more »
Border restrictions debate
Posted on May 26th, 2020
With the Premier stating her intention to keep southerners at bay with continued border closures, despite easing restrictions across the State, Capricorn Enterprise CEO Mary Carroll is pleading the State Government to consider reopening the state’s borders faster to assist… Read more »
The Queensland Economic Recovery Strategy: Unite and Recover for Queensland Jobs
Posted on May 19th, 2020
The strategy includes: Maintain infrastructure investment at more than $50 billion over the next four years A $400 million Accelerated Works Program to deliver new road, bridge and pavement sealing works across the state; A further $200 million in 2020-21… Read more »
Small business can apply for $10,000 – first in best dressed, so be quick!
Posted on May 19th, 2020
Under the $100 Million Small Business Adaption Grant Program, small businesses can apply for a grant of up to $10,000. Grants can be used for: financial, legal and other professions marketing and communications activities (I am investigating this to see… Read more »
New look Cabinet for Queenslanders for COVID-19 recovery
Posted on May 12th, 2020
The new look Cabinet has been unveiled with Steven Miles appointed Deputy Premier. Minister Miles would also retain the critical Health and Ambulance Services portfolio after leading Queensland through the COVID-19 crisis. Minister Kate Jones will assume responsibility for State… Read more »
Queensland STILL “Beautiful one day, perfect the next” – Find YOUR perfect next!
Posted on April 4th, 2018
Great Keppel Island and local legends Thomas Busby and Jeremy Marou and their Busby Marou track “Blue Road” are front and centre of the new Tourism and Events Queensland campaign launched at the Commonwealth Games this week! Michael Branagh, Group… Read more »