Queensland

How has Cyclone Jasper affected the Queensland tourism industry?

In the aftermath of Cyclone Jasper, communities in Queensland will be experiencing a downturn in tourism during the holiday season. In the wake of these effects, tourism operators must look to the future and shore up their preparations for future cyclone seasons. Developing practical solutions and collaborating with other operators is crucial to continuing to …

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What’s the legacy of Annastacia Palaszczuk?

Queensland Labor has officially endorsed Dr Steven Miles as the party leader, becoming the 40th State Premier, after Annastacia Palaszczuk announced her retirement. Premier Miles chose Cameron Dick as his Deputy Premier, and his cabinet will have five new ministers in the frontbench. What’s the legacy Annastacia Palaszczuk left in Queensland and Australia? Image: Former …

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Queensland Supreme Court’s decision on banning ‘kirpans’

The Queensland government is still considering their options after The Supreme Court of Queensland overturned a ban on knives in schools for religious reasons. The law in Queensland under the Weapons Act says it’s prohibited to carry knives at a school without a reasonable excuse, and religion is included in this category, finding the law …

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Small regional town of Queensland celebrates first LGBTIQ+ Pride

Throughout June, the world celebrated the LGBTIQ+ Pride, and Australia is not the exception. While metro areas like Sydney and Melbourne are well known to accept the LGBTIQ+ community, some regional areas don’t have this luxury, and it’s more challenging because of the discrimination the community faces. This month, the Queensland town of Gympie celebrated …

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Organisation wants to ‘Trek2Reconnect’ across Australia

The 2020 bushfires devastated hectares of forests in regional areas across Queensland, and the wild weather and the pandemic exacerbated not only the environment, but Australians’ mental health overall. And that is how Trek2Reconnect was born.  Wild Mountains will start a journey from the Border Rangers in Queensland up to Kalbarri in Western Australia to …

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