Drones spell out Brisbane. | Newsreel

Billion-dollar boost to Brisbane economy

A program of investment and business growth initiatives pumped more than $1 billion into the Brisbane economy over the past 12 months. Brisbane Economic Development
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Mercure Clear Mountain. | Newsreel

Five-star Peppers upgrade for mountain retreat

The Moreton Bay region is set to welcome it first five-star hotel with Mercure Clear Mountain set for a $4 million upgrade. The popular mountaintop escape, 30km
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Prison Island cell

Brisbane’s chance to escape Prison Island

Brisbane is set to see escape rooms taken to a new level when Prison Island opens next month. The Scandinavian concept boasts 35 unique challenge cells, offering a
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Ebony Bott. | Newsreel

Ebony Bott to direct Brisbane Festival’s future

The creative inspiration behind world-class performances, from the Sydney Opera House to Arts Centre Melbourne, is the new Artistic Director for the Brisbane
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Airplane taking off. | Newsreel

$18 airfare costs Webjet $9 million

Online travel agency Webjet has been fined $9 million for misleading travellers about flight prices. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Deputy Chair
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Automated farm equipment. | Newsreel

Mandate for millions to be invested in Queensland

A Queensland Government mandate will see more local retirements savings pumped into state-based projects. State Treasurer David Janetzki said the $50 million mandate
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Aboriginal tour guide.

Eagerly-awaited support for tourism and hospitality

A new careers platform has been launched specifically for Australia’s tourism and hospitality sector. With workforce demand in the industry expected to grow by nearly
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Travellers with accessible needs a $30 billion industry

Almost a quarter of travellers in Australia last year had accessible needs and contributed almost $30 billion to the country’s tourism economy. A new report from
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Small business owner. | Newsreel

Fresh faces set to advise State on small business

A diverse mix of business leaders have been enlisted to form a new Queensland Small and Family Business Ministerial Reference Group. State Small and Family Business
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QTIC CEO Natassia Wheeler. | Newsreel

Tourism operators follow new pathway to understanding

South-East Queensland tourism operators are taking part in a pilot program aimed at building stronger ties with Traditional Custodian Groups in the region. Developed by
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