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20-year vision for Queensland tourism sector

Six focus areas will help shape Queensland’s tourism industry over the next two decades. The State Government has released details of its 20-year master plan to drive

Bluey feature film to be released in 2027

Brisbane’s iconic animated series Bluey will be made into a feature film. Queensland Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek said BBC Studios and the Walt Disney Company

Qantas agrees to $120m compensation fund for handlers

The chance of industrial action disrupting holiday travel plans is lower today, as Qantas agrees to set up a $120 million fund for sacked ground handlers. Qantas Group

Brisbane visitor numbers set new benchmarks

Visitors to Brisbane spent a record $11 billion while in the River City in the 12 months to September, smashing a host of other records along the way. The latest figures

New app set to take sting out of next beach trip

An Australian app which tells beachgoers the chance of them being bothered by bluebottles could be ready by next summer. Under development by UNSW Sydney, and set to be

Zip up to Scenic Rim for cliff-face adventures

A world-first “cliff park”, with three mountain-based adventure experiences, is set to open in the Gold Coast hinterland early in the new year. Happitat, based in

4WD wheelchair opens up Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve

Nature-loving wheelchair users now have the opportunity to better explore one of the most popular rainforest walks in South-East Queensland. Mary Cairncross Scenic

Babiak comes up for sea air on the Gold Coast

The brainchild behind Tasmania’s “Come Down For Air” brand marketing success is the new head of Brand Gold Coast. Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said Todd

Aussie visitors to Japan jump more than 70 percent

The number of Australians choosing Japan as a travel destination jumped by more than 70 percent over the past 12 months. The latest Australian Travel Industry

Pre-Christmas hit to Queensland business profitability

Queensland business profits have dropped to their lowest levels since the pandemic. The latest Business Chamber Queensland Pulse survey data showed profitability

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