| Liquor Licensing officers out in force on New Year’s Eve while licensed premises trade later |
2:28 PM, Jan 07 2010 |
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Revellers will again be able to celebrate longer on New Year’s Eve as pubs and clubs with earlier closing times will have their trading hours extended to 2am.
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| Tourism forecasts point towards a positive 2010 for Queensland |
2:28 PM, Jan 07 2010 |
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Signs are positive that Queensland’s tourism industry is looking forward to a buoyant 2010 Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| NSW-based invoice scammer fined $8000 |
2:27 PM, Jan 07 2010 |
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A New South Wales-based company has been fined $8000 in the Beaudesert Magistrates Court (23/12/09) for running a false billing scam which involved sending invoices for advertising to small businesses requesting payments.
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| Go easy during the stocktake sales |
2:25 PM, Jan 07 2010 |
Go easy in the stocktake sales and stick to your budget is the message from the Office of Fair Trading.
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| LETTER TO THE EDITOR - Here's to a prosperous holiday season! |
2:24 PM, Jan 07 2010 |
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After one of the toughest years for the Queensland tourism industry, I am pleased to say that many tourism operators are ending the year on a high with strong holiday bookings and a very positive outlook for the year ahead.
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| Drink safe over the festive season and watch out for your mates |
2:23 PM, Jan 07 2010 |
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Holiday revellers are being urged to stay safe and remain in control of their alcohol consumption throughout the festive season.
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| Plea to parents – be sensible over the silly season |
2:23 PM, Jan 07 2010 |
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Parents are being urged to be mindful of younger members of the family over the holidays and remain in control of their alcohol consumption throughout the festive season.
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| Cash back for overcharged consumers |
2:23 PM, Jan 07 2010 |
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The Office of Fair Trading has negotiated the reimbursement of almost $6000 to consumers who were overcharged on loan repayments from an online financial lender.
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| $1 million saved for high interest rate consumers |
2:16 PM, Jan 07 2010 |
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Low-income Queensland consumers are more than $1 million better off thanks to the work of Legal Aid Queensland’s consumer protection lawyers.
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| Make sure your holiday doesn’t turn to tragedy |
2:16 PM, Jan 07 2010 |
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Take a little time to ensure your holiday accommodation is safe for you and your children is the message from the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) these Christmas holidays.
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| Bligh Government considers major funding boost for racing industry |
2:12 PM, Jan 07 2010 |
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The Bligh Government is considering a major capital injection for the racing industry, Minister responsible for Racing Peter Lawlor said.
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| Queensland’s first superliner sails into Brisbane |
2:09 PM, Jan 07 2010 |
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Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor today welcomed Queensland’s first ever superliner to Brisbane saying it heralded a new era for the State’s expanding cruise shipping industry.
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| Businessman banned from operating in Queensland |
2:09 PM, Jan 07 2010 |
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The Brisbane Supreme Court has ordered changes to the way Abel Rent a Car operates to better protect consumers.
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| Fair Trading makes sure Xmas food is worth its weight |
2:08 PM, Jan 07 2010 |
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Fair Trading has done its annual check to make sure shoppers are getting their money's worth when stocking up on goodies for the Christmas table.
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| Queensland ahead of the rest |
2:07 PM, Jan 07 2010 |
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The Bligh Government’s aggressive focus on tourism is paying off with new data revealing the state’s domestic tourism industry is performing ahead of the rest of the country, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Watch out for dodgy handymen in your neighbourhood over holidays |
2:07 PM, Jan 07 2010 |
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Home owners wanting to spruce up their house over the holidays should be wary of dodgy Mr fix-its knocking on their door, says Fair Trading Minister Peter Lawlor.
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| Ben hangs up his Best Job wetsuit and embarks on a global mission |
2:04 PM, Jan 07 2010 |
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Tourism Queensland’s Island Caretaker Ben Southall will formally hang up his Best Job in the World wetsuit on December 31, but he will continue to sell Queensland to the world in 2010, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced tonight.
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| Christmas is a time for giving – to the right people |
2:03 PM, Jan 07 2010 |
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Queenslanders digging deep for a good cause around Christmas time are warned against unwittingly donating to bogus charities.
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| Car boot traders cash in on Christmas shoppers on the Gold Coast |
2:02 PM, Jan 07 2010 |
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Gold Coast residents are warned to watch out for dodgy traders peddling home theatre systems at service station and shopping mall car parks.
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| Jetstar launches a flurry of flights into Queensland |
1:58 PM, Jan 07 2010 |
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Jetstar’s announcement of up to 63 new flights per week into Queensland would add more than 10,000 weekly seats directly into the state’s holiday destinations, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| Don’t be air-conned this Summer |
11:41 AM, Dec 10 2009 |
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Minister for Fair Trading Peter Lawlor has today urged Queenslanders preparing for the scorching summer heat to do their homework before buying an air-conditioner.
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| Get in quick to book a Queensland Christmas break |
11:40 AM, Dec 10 2009 |
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Holidaymakers thinking of waiting until the last minute to book a Christmas break are at risk of missing out as many Queensland destinations are already close to full, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Island Caretaker tees off Best Job’s last month at the Australian PGA |
11:39 AM, Dec 10 2009 |
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Island Caretaker Ben Southall has begun his last month in the Best Job in the World teeing off with Australian golf pro Adam Scott in Queensland at the Australian PGA this week.
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| Fair Trading supports national call for blind cord safety |
11:36 AM, Dec 10 2009 |
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The Office of Fair Trading has thrown its full support behind the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) campaign to increase awareness of the dangers of blind and curtain cords.
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| Soccer fans warned about World Cup 2010 ticket scams |
11:09 AM, Dec 10 2009 |
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With the final match program now decided for FIFA World Cup 2010 [4 Dec], the Office of Fair Trading is warning Queensland soccer fans buying tickets to watch out for fake sellers.
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| Queensland Holidays go under the hammer in the lead up to Christmas |
11:07 AM, Dec 10 2009 |
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Holidaymakers have the chance to snap up a Queensland holiday bargain in the lead up to Christmas with the launch of Tourism Queensland’s Ultimate Auctions on the Queensland Holidays website, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| Christmas toys banned – not safe for kids |
11:06 AM, Dec 10 2009 |
Queensland consumers can purchase children’s toys with increased confidence following a safety inspection blitz by the Office of Fair Trading in the lead-up to Christmas.
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| David Attenborough reveals Queensland’s natural beauty to the World |
11:03 AM, Dec 10 2009 |
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Tourism Queensland’s Island Caretaker Ben Southall will not be the only adventurous Brit exploring the Queensland coast over the coming week as world famous wildlife commentator Sir David Attenborough touched down in Queensland yesterday.
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| Mining recruitment scammer made to pay $25,000 |
11:00 AM, Dec 10 2009 |
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North Queensland man Roger Temple Bell has been ordered to pay $25,000 for duping hopeful job seekers with the promise of mining positions that didn't exist
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| Whitsundays’ tourism operators learning to weather the storm |
10:52 AM, Dec 10 2009 |
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Minister for Tourism Peter Lawlor is reminding Whitsunday tourism businesses to be prepared for possible severe weather events this wet season.
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| Island Caretaker welcomes ‘best mates’ to the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef |
10:47 AM, Dec 10 2009 |
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Tourism Queensland’s Best Job in the World Island Caretaker Ben Southall has welcomed his Island Caretaker mates to Hamilton Island today as part of their Best Experience in the World competition win, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Surfers Paradise car seller caught winding back the clock |
10:31 AM, Dec 10 2009 |
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A Surfers Paradise-based man has been found guilty of winding back the odometer of a motor vehicle.
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| Fair Trading issues warning over odometer tampering scams |
10:29 AM, Dec 10 2009 |
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Consumers are being warned to make appropriate checks before buying a second hand car following a spate of complaints to the Office of Fair Trading about odometer discrepancies.
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| Jetstar to reinstate Osaka – Cairns flights |
10:23 AM, Dec 10 2009 |
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Jetstar’s announcement that it will resume direct flights between Osaka and Cairns from next April was fantastic news for the region, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| No more pokies for Queensland |
10:17 AM, Dec 10 2009 |
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A new scheme that will provide incentives for clubs to reduce the number of poker machines was today launched, following legislative amendments to the Gaming Machine Act 1991.
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| The Best Job in the World sparks interest in Asian media to visit the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef |
10:13 AM, Dec 10 2009 |
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Queensland’s appeal as a popular holiday destination for Asian travellers is set to reach new limits following the arrival of five groups of prominent journalists from Taiwan, Korea and China, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Sunshine Coast on track as nature-based tourism destination |
10:07 AM, Dec 10 2009 |
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The Sunshine Coast’s natural attractions are the focus of two new plans to further develop the region’s tourism industry, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Hey Hey it’s a Queensland Christmas! |
9:55 AM, Dec 10 2009 |
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Celebrating Christmas Queensland style is the theme of Tourism Queensland’s new ‘Hey Hey it’s a Queensland Christmas’ online tourism campaign and competition, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Flights tap into Queensland’s growing Malaysian market |
11:58 AM, Nov 26 2009 |
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Malaysia Airlines’ announcement that it would reinstate two additional flights between Kuala Lumpur and Brisbane will further Queensland’s increasing popularity with the Malaysian visitors, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Queensland airports receive a boost in international air capacity |
11:57 AM, Nov 26 2009 |
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Queensland airports have shown an encouraging overall growth in airline seats over the past 12 months, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Fair Trading Minister warns of dodgy car boot traders near Beenleigh |
11:53 AM, Nov 26 2009 |
Fair Trading is warning consumers to be careful about who they buy from, following a report of a ‘car boot trader’ peddling high-tech wares at a service station near Beenleigh.
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| Security provider issued with a show cause notice |
11:50 AM, Nov 26 2009 |
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The Office of Fair Trading has issued a show cause notice to a Gold Coast security provider following an incident in Surfers Paradise on Saturday night.
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| Bundaberg-Fraser Coast’s top 14 tourism development priorities named |
11:49 AM, Nov 26 2009 |
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Redevelopment of the Hervey Bay Marina, development of Fraser Island Indigenous experiences, a Bundaberg riverside tourist precinct and a Bundaberg hinterland tourism route are among projects considered a high priority for the Bundaberg-Fraser Coast regions, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Australians spend more time and money in Tropical North Queensland |
11:38 AM, Nov 26 2009 |
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A four week Tourism Queensland-led domestic campaign for Tropical North Queensland has generated nearly 7800 room nights and an estimated $5 million in visitor expenditure, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| Fair Trading warns toy sellers about product safety |
11:36 AM, Nov 26 2009 |
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Fair Trading Minister Peter Lawlor today reminded businesses to make sure they sell safe products, following the prosecution of a Brisbane shop selling a dangerous toy that children could choke on.
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| Making bunk beds safer |
11:35 AM, Nov 26 2009 |
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The Bligh Government is putting children's safety first by seeking community input on whether safety regulations for bunk beds need to be extended to cover short term rental accommodation.
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| Unlicensed security guard fined $8,000 |
11:34 AM, Nov 26 2009 |
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A Browns Plains man who pleaded guilty to working as a security provider whilst unlicensed has been fined $8,000 in the Brisbane Magistrates Court (11 November 2009).
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| Fair Trading info translated into 15 languages online |
11:32 AM, Nov 26 2009 |
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Queensland’s non-English speakers now have better access to information about their consumer rights thanks to the Office of Fair Trading’s updated website.
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| Cardwell community group receives funding boost |
10:36 AM, Nov 26 2009 |
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A Cardwell community group has received more than $11,000 in the latest round of grants from the Reef Hotel Casino Community Benefit Fund, Minister for liquor and gaming Peter Lawlor said.
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| Community groups in Dalrymple receive funding boost |
10:35 AM, Nov 26 2009 |
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Community groups in Dalrymple have received more than $58,000 from the latest round of grants from the Reef Hotel Casino Community Benefit Fund, Minister for liquor and gaming Peter Lawlor said.
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| Sunshine Coast tourism operators learning to weather the storm |
10:34 AM, Nov 26 2009 |
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Helping Sunshine Coast tourism businesses prepare for possible severe weather events is the topic of a workshop being run by Tourism Queensland in Twin Waters on Thursday 10 December.
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| Southern Queensland residents alerted to bitumen layers |
10:20 AM, Nov 19 2009 |
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The Office of Fair Trading is warning southern Queensland residents to beware of dodgy door-to-door bitumen layers following reports of traders providing substandard service in the Blackbutt area.
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| Gold Coast businesses get smart on fair trading |
10:19 AM, Nov 19 2009 |
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Gold Coast business owners are invited to attend a fair trading information seminar tonight [17 Nov] about how to successfully expand their enterprise the right way.
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| You've got a better chance of dating a supermodel than winning the top prize on a poker machine |
10:17 AM, Nov 19 2009 |
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Minister responsible for gaming Peter Lawlor today launched a new in-venue campaign targeting Queensland gamblers in gambling venues.
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| 222,000 Queenslanders rely on tourism |
10:05 AM, Nov 19 2009 |
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222,000 Queenslanders rely on tourism for their living, new data has revealed.
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| Queensland begins tourism image review |
10:04 AM, Nov 19 2009 |
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Queensland could potentially get a new brand and logo as Tourism Queensland begins to forge a new global brand for the state, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| 2009 Tourism Qld Awards :- Winners and Finalists |
10:02 AM, Nov 19 2009 |
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A list of the 2009 Tourism Queensland Award winners and finalists.
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| Townsville scores three state tourism gongs |
10:00 AM, Nov 19 2009 |
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North Queensland tourism operators Hidden Valley Cabins and Noorla Heritage Resort have taken out the top honours in their categories at this year’s Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced this evening.
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| Ron Chapman recognised for his outstanding contribution to tourism |
9:59 AM, Nov 19 2009 |
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A long-time figure in Queensland’s caravanning industry has won the prestigious Marie Watson-Blake Award for Outstanding Contribution by an Individual at the 2009 Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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| Capricorn Caves chief named tourism’s Young Achiever of the Year |
9:58 AM, Nov 19 2009 |
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A Rockhampton tourism industry worker who rose from kitchen hand to general manager of the award-winning Capricorn Caves has taken out the Young Achiever’s Award at the 2009 Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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| Gold Coast scoops five state tourism gongs |
9:57 AM, Nov 19 2009 |
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The 2008 Gold Coast Airport Marathon has been named Queensland’s top major event at this year’s Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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| Julia Creek Dirt and Dust Festival takes out top tourism event |
9:55 AM, Nov 19 2009 |
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The Julia Creek Dirt and Dust Festival has been named the state’s best Festival and Event at this year’s Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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| Southern Downs’ Azjure Studio Retreat wins at Queensland Tourism Awards |
9:54 AM, Nov 19 2009 |
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Luxury family-owned and run Granite Belt tourism property Azjure Studio Retreat has won the Deluxe Accommodation award in the 2009 Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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| Australia Zoo makes the tourism Hall of Fame |
9:53 AM, Nov 19 2009 |
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Australia Zoo has joined the lauded ranks of tourism’s Hall of Fame after winning a third back-to-back award at this year’s Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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| Five tourism awards for Tropical North Queensland |
9:52 AM, Nov 19 2009 |
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Tropical North Queensland tour operator Passions of Paradise has entered the Tourism Hall of Fame following its third consecutive win at the 2009 Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced this evening.
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| Carnival of Flowers and Camp Oven Festival Queensland Tourism Awards finalists |
9:51 AM, Nov 19 2009 |
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Toowoomba’s Carnival of Flowers and Milmerran’s Australian Camp Oven Festival were named finalists at this year’s Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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| Brisbane blitzes Queensland Tourism Awards |
9:50 AM, Nov 19 2009 |
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Brisbane tourism operators have set the state standard by winning more awards than any other region for the second year running at the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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| Reefsleep wins Queensland Tourism Awards top gong |
9:49 AM, Nov 19 2009 |
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Fantasea Cruises’ Reefsleep, which enables guests to spend the night on the Great Barrier Reef, has won the Unique Accommodation award at this year’s Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced
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| Hinkler Hall of Aviation named finalist in Queensland Tourism Awards |
9:48 AM, Nov 19 2009 |
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The Hinkler Hall of Aviation was named a finalist at this year’s Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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| Rubyvale Gem gallery joins the Tourism Hall of Fame |
9:45 AM, Nov 19 2009 |
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Rubyvale Gem Gallery has joined the lauded ranks of tourism’s Hall of Fame after winning a third back-to-back award at this year’s Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced tonight at a gala ceremony on the Gold Coast.
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| Fraser Explorer Tours Queensland Tourism Awards finalist |
9:45 AM, Nov 19 2009 |
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Fraser Explorer Tours was named a finalist at this year’s Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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| Gold Coast begins image review |
9:41 AM, Nov 19 2009 |
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Gold Coast Tourism and Tourism Queensland are working together to forge a new global image for the Gold Coast, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Island Caretaker mates arrive in Queensland for Best Experience in the World |
9:39 AM, Nov 19 2009 |
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Following a world-wide search for Tourism Queensland’s Best Experience in the World competition winner, Barbie Defeo from California and her family have arrived in Queensland to begin the trip of a lifetime, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| No kidding when it comes to Schoolies and alcohol |
9:35 AM, Nov 19 2009 |
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Police and liquor licensing officers will be out in force at this year’s Schoolies celebrations, Minister responsible for Liquor Licensing Peter Lawlor told Parliament today.
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| Think safety this Christmas |
9:34 AM, Nov 19 2009 |
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Queenslanders shopping for Christmas toys and gifts should carefully consider the safety of any presents they buy.
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| Regional tourism operators connect at the South East Queensland Country conference |
9:30 AM, Nov 19 2009 |
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Connecting tourism operators with local authorities, working with media, online marketing, and food and agriculture tourism will be key topics at the fifth annual South East Queensland Country conference to be held at Woodlands of Marburg, on Thursday 12 November.
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| Childers' War Heroes Remembered as part of Queensland's 150th Anniversary Year |
9:24 AM, Nov 19 2009 |
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The new Q150 Legacy Infrastructure supported Memorial Precinct was officially opened today by Minister for Tourism and Fair Trading Peter Lawlor, following the RSL Remembrance Day proceedings.
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| Surfers Paradise real estate agent banned for life |
9:18 AM, Nov 19 2009 |
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Surfers Paradise real estate agent Philip Terrance Dodds has been banned for life from operating as a real estate agent in Queensland.
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| Daintree Eco Lodge named World’s Best |
9:17 AM, Nov 19 2009 |
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Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor and Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism Steve Wettenhall congratulated Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa for winning World’s Best Eco Lodge and Australasia’s Leading Green Hotel at the 2009 World Travel Awards in London on the weekend.
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| Parents warned to be vigilant |
3:39 PM, Nov 10 2009 |
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Parents have been warned to be vigilant while using prams and strollers following the product safety recall of a series of strollers in the United States.
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| Glassing campaign to target Gold Coast patrons |
3:39 PM, Nov 10 2009 |
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As part of the Bligh Government’s commitment to stop glassings and alcohol fuelled violence, a new anti-glassing campaign is being launched today targeting Gold Coast patrons.
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| Premier convenes Statewide Tourism Jobs Summit |
3:37 PM, Nov 10 2009 |
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Premier Anna Bligh is inviting Queensland tourism industry leaders to a Statewide Jobs Summit, aimed at finalising the Government’s 3 year plan for tourism spending, industry job creation, and tourism infrastructure development.
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| Best Holiday in the World up for grabs amongst online explorers |
11:00 AM, Nov 10 2009 |
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An online marketing campaign developed by Tourism Queensland is giving European explorers the opportunity to win the Best Holiday in the World, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| 900 to attend 2009 Queensland Tourism Awards on the Gold Coast |
10:59 AM, Nov 10 2009 |
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More than 900 guests will be on the Gold Coast this Friday at a gala awards ceremony announcing the winners of the 2009 Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Legal proceedings to ban Nathan and Steven Conn from working in rental car industry |
9:55 AM, Nov 10 2009 |
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The Commissioner for Fair Trading has commenced legal proceedings seeking to ban two Brisbane men from operating rental car businesses in Queensland.
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| Best Holiday in the World up for grabs amongst online explorers |
9:50 AM, Nov 10 2009 |
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An online marketing campaign developed by Tourism Queensland is giving European explorers the opportunity to win the Best Holiday in the World, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| Tiger to bring South Australians to south-east Queensland |
9:48 AM, Nov 10 2009 |
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The launch of new Tiger Airways’ Adelaide – Brisbane services from next March will potentially bring a new generation of South Australian holidaymakers to south-east Queensland, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Queensland invites Mardi Gras revellers to recover in paradise |
9:33 AM, Nov 10 2009 |
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Queensland’s laid back lifestyle and magnificent islands and beaches will be used to lure Sydney’s 2010 Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras revellers to the Sunshine State for a week of rest and relaxation, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| New UK tourism campaign positions Queensland as Best Holiday in the World |
9:30 AM, Nov 10 2009 |
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More than six million Brits will be exposed to Queensland sunshine as part of a major new tourism campaign which positions Queensland as ‘The Best Holiday in the World’, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| New Tiger Airways services welcome news for Brisbane |
9:25 AM, Nov 10 2009 |
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The launch of new Tiger Airways’ Melbourne – Brisbane services from next March is great news for Brisbane, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Life ban for Gold Coast real estate agent |
10:24 AM, Nov 03 2009 |
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Gold Coast real estate agent Heather Filippini has been banned for life from operating as a real-estate agent in Queensland.
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| Best Job in the World Island Caretaker to star in National Geographic Channel International documentary |
10:24 AM, Nov 03 2009 |
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Tourism Queensland’s Best Job in the World Island Caretaker Ben Southall will soon star in a six-part documentary series to be broadcast by National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) as part of a deal signed between Tourism Queensland and Beyond Productions, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Bangkok-Brisbane flights set to boost tourism |
10:22 AM, Nov 03 2009 |
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In a major show of confidence in Queensland’s tourism industry Thai Airways is set to reinstate direct flights between Bangkok and Brisbane.
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| Fair Trading warns against car-boot traders |
9:56 AM, Nov 03 2009 |
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The Office of Fair Trading has urged Rockhampton residents to be wary of car-boot dealers selling electronic equipment, following reports of traders operating in the area.
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| Hey, Hey, these campaigns are showing results |
9:16 AM, Nov 03 2009 |
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Three recent Tourism Queensland marketing campaigns have reported strong results, including the catchy Hey, Hey this is Queensland, and quick sales campaigns for the Whitsundays and Gold Coast, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Tourism Queensland appoints Best Job in the World candidate as new tourism ambassador to India |
9:11 AM, Nov 03 2009 |
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Best Job in the World candidate Anjaan Ganesh has been named a Queensland tourism ambassador to India, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| Smooth sailing for Queensland’s cruise industry |
9:14 AM, Oct 27 2009 |
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Queensland’s cruise shipping sector continues to perform strongly in the wake of the global financial crisis – boosting jobs and regional economies in the past year.
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| Kidsafe Day a child safety reminder |
9:13 AM, Oct 27 2009 |
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Minister for Fair Trading Peter Lawlor has congratulated Kidsafe Queensland on reaching its 30 year milestone today, on National Kidsafe Day (26 October).
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| 3am lockout in, full strength beer and glass out for Gold Coast’s Nikon Super GP |
9:12 AM, Oct 27 2009 |
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Minister responsible for liquor and gaming, Peter Lawlor MP, today confirmed that the Gold Coast’s motoring event would be following the Queensland Government’s high risk event management guidelines.
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| Holidaymakers finding fun on the Sunshine Coast |
9:12 AM, Oct 27 2009 |
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The Sunshine Coast was a top pick for Australian holidaymakers these school holidays, with outstanding weather and great deals contributing to a strong season, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| The Office of Fair Trading takes compliance trackside |
9:11 AM, Oct 27 2009 |
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This weekend's Gold Coast SuperGP marks the beginning of the Office of Fair Trading's multi-industry compliance blitz.
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| Best Job tourism ambassador brings Korean children to Gold Coast and Brisbane |
9:10 AM, Oct 27 2009 |
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Korean-based Queensland tourism ambassador and former Best Job in the World candidate, Juweon Kim is in Queensland this week to show a group of Korean schoolchildren how to cuddle a koala, feed a dolphin and experience Queensland lifestyle, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| New Tiger Airways services welcome news for Gold Coast |
9:09 AM, Oct 27 2009 |
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The launch of new Tiger Airways’ Sydney - Gold Coast services from December was welcome news for the Gold Coast’s tourism industry, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Young Queenslanders show creativity by numbers |
9:08 AM, Oct 27 2009 |
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Minister for Fair Trading Peter Lawlor today announced the winners of the 2009 Buy Smart competition, which aims to promote financial literacy among school students.
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| Bligh Government launches project to help Scenic Rim farmers diversify into tourism |
9:07 AM, Oct 27 2009 |
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A $100,000 agri-tourism project launched today in Beaudesert will help grow the Scenic Rim’s developing agri-tourism sector, assisting local businesses further supplement the yield from their land through tourism, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| Vale Leo Williams |
9:06 AM, Oct 27 2009 |
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Minister for Racing, Peter Lawlor today recognised the late Leo Williams for his contribution to Queensland and Australian business and sport.
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| Asian superstar meets Island Caretaker on Great Barrier Reef |
9:28 AM, Oct 13 2009 |
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Asian A-list actress Karen Mok has just spent a week in Queensland filming an episode of popular travel log ‘One Life One Earth,’ Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| 161 operators compete for top honours in 2009 Queensland Tourism Awards |
9:27 AM, Oct 13 2009 |
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161 tourism operators from across the state are vying for top honours in the 2009 Queensland Tourism Awards Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| International passenger numbers increase into the Gold Coast |
9:26 AM, Oct 13 2009 |
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New services from Kuala Lumpur, Osaka, Tokyo and Auckland have helped to buoy international passenger movements into the Gold Coast, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| More than 23,000 enter for the Best Experience in the World |
9:25 AM, Oct 13 2009 |
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More than 23,000 potential “best mates” for Island Caretaker Ben Southall are competing for the chance to bring three mates to Queensland as part of Tourism Queensland’s Best Experience in the World competition, which closed today.
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| National RV rally a boost for Rockhampton |
9:16 AM, Oct 13 2009 |
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More than nine hundred campervans and motorhomes that descended on Rockhampton last week for one of the country’s biggest RV rallies have firmly placed the Capricorn region on the drive tourism map, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| Moreton Bay tourism operators improve online skills |
9:14 AM, Oct 13 2009 |
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More than nine hundred campervans and motorhomes that descended on Rockhampton last week for one of the country’s biggest RV rallies have firmly placed the Capricorn region on the drive tourism map, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| Count-down on for Best Experience in the World |
4:40 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
Would be ”best mates” from around the world have just 24 hours left to enter Tourism Queensland’s Best Experience in the World competition, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| National RV rally a boost for Rockhampton |
4:40 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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More than nine hundred campervans and motorhomes that descended on Rockhampton last week for one of the country’s biggest RV rallies have firmly placed the Capricorn region on the drive tourism map, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| Licensed venues must show cause to keep glass |
4:39 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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The State Government has named 41 licensed venues throughout Queensland which will be issued with Show Cause Notices to establish whether they will need to trade regular glass for tempered glass or plastic.
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| Island Caretaker welcomes journalists to the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef |
4:38 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Tourism Queensland’s Best Job in the World Island Caretaker Ben Southall will today welcome a group of prominent journalists from the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia who will be spending a week in Queensland to experience a variety of ‘best jobs and experiences’, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Fair Trading urges action against hanging cord danger |
4:38 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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The Office of Fair Trading is again urging Queensland parents and carers to check the safety of blind and curtain cords hanging in their homes, following the tragic death of a two-year-old girl in Geelong.
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| Central Queensland’s top 16 tourism development priorities named |
4:37 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Developing Rockhampton as a major regional sporting hub, an eco-style safari camp for Agnes Water and Seventeen Seventy and new backpacker attractions are among 16 tourism projects considered a high priority for Central Queensland, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| German travel scouts get the scoop on Queensland experiences |
4:36 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Two German travel agents will undertake the roadtrip of a lifetime this week as they explore the Queensland coast by campervan and blog about their adventures.
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| Island Caretaker Ben Southall to visit Queensland’s Outback |
4:35 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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The spirit of Queensland’s Outback has beckoned Tourism Queensland’s Island Caretaker Ben Southall, who will travel from his home on the Great Barrier Reef to the Queensland Outback in October, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Doolandella man fined $23,000 |
4:35 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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A Doolandella man has been fined a total of $23,000 after pleading guilty to selling motor vehicles without a licence.
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| 20,000 enter for the Best Experience in the World – two weeks to go |
4:34 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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More than 20,000 would-be “best mates” for Island Caretaker Ben Southall have so far entered Tourism Queensland’s Best Experience in the World competition to bring three mates to assist Ben explore the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef.
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| Online scams scanned for consumer protection |
4:33 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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The Office of Fair Trading is joining forces with interstate consumer agencies and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) as part of a global effort to combat online scams.
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| Langbroek contradicted by his own MPs on Liquor Licensing Moratorium |
4:32 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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The Opposition has again been caught contradicting themselves, this time over the Bligh Government’s Moratorium on Liquor Licensing applications for extended trading hours.
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| Moratorium on late trading applications to cut down on alcohol-fuelled violence |
4:32 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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The Bligh Government has today placed a freeze on applications by pubs and clubs seeking to stay open after midnight in a bid to further crack down on alcohol-fuelled violence.
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| Queensland maintains second spot for domestic visitors |
4:31 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Queensland welcomed more than 16 million domestic visitors in the last financial year, maintaining its position as second overall in Australia for domestic visitor numbers, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Baby change table recalled after Fair Trading investigation |
4:30 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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A baby change table has been recalled nationally by the manufacturer IGC Dorel.
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| Townsville’s top 13 tourism development priorities named |
4:29 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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A Townsville CBD tourism precinct, sustainable tourism on Magnetic Island and an eco resort at Wallaman Falls are among projects considered as high priority for North Queensland, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| 74 hours to book a holiday to the magical Whitsundays |
4:29 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Holidaymakers will have 74 hours this week to book a spectacular range of deals to Queensland’s Whitsundays, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| New tourism campaign puts top Gold Coast accommodation deals online |
4:28 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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A new marketing campaign with major online accommodation player Wotif.com starting this Thursday 3 September will offer hot accommodation deals on the Gold Coast, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| UQ students boost regional tourism industry |
4:27 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Tourism operators in Ipswich and the Scenic Rim will benefit from an innovative program initiated by the University of Queensland, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Go Vodka Tubes banned in Queensland |
4:26 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Minister responsible for Liquor Licensing Peter Lawlor today announced an interim ban on Go Vodka Tubes.
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| ‘Unreal Deals’ Tourism Queensland’s most successful domestic retail campaign |
4:26 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Bucking the current economic trend, Tourism Queensland’s recent domestic marketing campaign has now become Queensland’s most successful retail campaign, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Fair Trading warns against car-boot traders |
4:25 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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The Office of Fair Trading has urged Queenslanders to be wary of car-boot dealers selling sound system speakers, following reports of traders operating in the Carindale area.
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| Sky lanterns banned over fire danger |
4:24 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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A 42 day ban on the supply of paper sky lanterns has been issued by Minister for Fair Trading Peter Lawlor after the Queensland Fire Service flagged the product’s potential fire danger.
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| Tourism Queensland bags top tourism award three years running |
4:23 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Tourism Queensland was named the Best State Tourism Organisation by the Australian Society of Travel Writers (ASTW) for the third year in row, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| UK and Irish backpackers ‘snap-a roo’ to come to Queensland |
4:22 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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A new Tourism Queensland viral marketing campaign featuring an online game called Snap-a-roo has been launched in the UK and Ireland, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| New destination management for Gold Coast |
4:21 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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New tourism product for the Gold Coast will be a greater focus now recently-appointed Destination Management Officer (DMO), Stephanie Fuller has joined the ranks of Gold Coast Tourism, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| New format for Queensland Tourism Awards - Gold Coast 13 November 2009 |
4:20 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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The 2009 Queensland Tourism Awards, presented by Queensland Airports Limited, will be held on the Gold Coast in November and the event has been refashioned to be easy on the pocket, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| Charter flights to TNQ signal strengthening Japanese confidence |
4:20 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Four Japanese charter flights to Tropical North Queensland scheduled in September and October signal an increasing confidence of the Japanese market in Queensland, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Fair Trading warns on digital TV scheme |
4:19 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Minister for Fair Trading Peter Lawlor has warned Brisbane consumers to be on guard against door-to-door traders selling digital television set top boxes.
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| Tourism Futures Conference great success on the Gold Coast |
4:18 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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The importance of digital marketing in tourism was one of the key topics of interest at this year’s Tourism Futures National Conference which wrapped up on the Gold Coast today, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| Pre-Schoolies students fight attitudes towards excessive drinking |
4:06 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Minister responsible for liquor and gaming, Peter Lawlor MP along with Member for Brisbane Central Grace Grace, today attended a Self Preservation Program at Kelvin Grove State College, designed for pre-Schoolies students which fight attitudes towards excessive drinking.
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| Avoid the hassle of gym memberships this spring |
4:05 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Spring is about to arrive and many people may be looking for ways to shift the extra winter weight.
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| Community clubs worth $1.8 billion to Queensland |
4:05 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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The first study in ten years of Queensland’s not-for-profit community clubs has revealed the industry is worth at least $1.8 billion to Queensland communities, the Minister responsible for Liquor Licensing and Gaming Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Government suspends over 1100 liquor licenses |
4:04 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Minister responsible for liquor and gaming, Peter Lawlor, announced that over 1100 liquor licences remain suspended for nonpayment of fees due on 31 July 2009.
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| Gold Coast lures lucrative Indian market for mega tourism event |
4:03 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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A hundred influential Indian travel agents will experience the Gold Coast next week to help increase the visitation from the important emerging market of India, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| More than meets the eye’ in Ekka showbags – Transformers removed |
4:02 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
The Office of Fair Trading has removed three toys, including a Transformer figurine, from Brisbane Exhibition showbags after testing found they contained excessive amounts of lead.
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| Queensland centre stage on ‘World Expo Family’ tour |
4:02 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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A lucky Chinese family who won a competition to visit a former World Expo host-city of the past 20 years will introduce Queensland to millions of potential Chinese visitors who are following their adventures, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| Tourism Queensland’s Ultimate Auctions… going going gone! |
4:01 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Tourism Queensland's Ultimate Auctions campaign has been a huge success this week and there are still two packages left open for bidding, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| Yet another one... twelve press releases and no policy – LNP fails QLD tourism |
4:00 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Tourism and Fair Trading Minister Peter Lawlor said he was disappointed that the LNP did not use today’s budget estimates hearing to announce their tourism job protection policy.
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| Statewide fair trading blitz reveals 206 stores ripping off QLDers |
4:00 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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A series of state-wide operations by Office of Fair Trading inspectors has resulted in nearly 1,000 retail outlets and more than 25,000 items checked for correct pricing.
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| Eleven press releases and no policy – LNP fails QLD tourism |
3:58 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Tourism and Fair Trading Minister Peter Lawlor said he was disappointed that the LNP did not use today’s budget estimates hearing to announce their tourism job protection policy.
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| Former security provider’s fine increased to $12,500 |
3:58 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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A former security provider has been fined $12,500 for working without a licence.
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| Bligh Government provides free responsible alcohol service training for small community clubs |
3:57 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Minister responsible for liquor and gaming, Peter Lawlor MP, will today officially launch the Training Assistance Entitlement scheme which will help small licensed community clubs meet new Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) training requirements.
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| Best Job candidates’ showcase tropic adventures in new online campaign |
3:56 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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A new online tourism campaign focusing on the adventurous side of Tropical North Queensland and featuring Best Job in the World candidates Greg Reynen and James Hill will go live today, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said
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| Parents urged to check for killer blinds in their homes |
3:56 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Minister for Fair Trading Peter Lawlor is urging parents to check their window blinds and curtains to ensure they are safe for children.
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| ‘Open for Business’ campaign attracts Kiwis to the Sunshine Coast |
3:47 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Tourism Queensland’s ‘Open for Business’ campaign encouraging New Zealanders to continue visiting the Sunshine Coast following March’s oil spill has reaped some fantastic results for the region, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| Unreal deals to reel in visitors to Queensland |
3:46 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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A new $1 million Tourism Queensland marketing campaign aims to lure budget-sensitive Australians to the state with a variety of deals, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| The Ekka is on its way! |
3:45 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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You know the countdown has begun to the Ekka when the Office of Fair Trading starts checking the showbags.
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| Bidding war brews over Queensland holidays |
3:44 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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A Queensland Holiday bidding war will erupt when Tourism Queensland’s 2009 Ultimate Auctions campaign starts at 3pm on Monday 20 July, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| Premier appoints industry heavyweights to Tourism Queensland Board |
3:43 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Premier Anna Bligh has announced the appointment of five tourism and business heavyweights to the Tourism Queensland Board.
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| Queensland’s Outback receives more bang for its buck |
3:42 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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The Outback Queensland Tourism Authority (OQTA) will benefit to the tune of an estimated $120,000 per year following the signing of a new agreement with Tourism Queensland, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Tourism Queensland named Best National Tourist Office for second year |
3:41 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Tourism Queensland has been named Best National Tourist Office by the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) for the second year running, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Bligh Government commits extra $1.9m to Best Job campaign |
3:40 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Winner of the Best Job in the World tourism campaign Ben Southall maybe only a week into the job but early results show the tourism industry are receiving major financial benefits.
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| Extra $1million for Gambling Help services |
3:39 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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The Minister responsible for liquor and gaming, Peter Lawlor MP, is pleased to announce that funding for Gambling Help services will increase by more than $1.1million to almost $4.9 million for the 2009-10 financial year.
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| New synthetic race track opens in Toowoomba |
3:38 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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A new era in horse racing begins in Toowoomba today with the official opening of the new synthetic track at Clifford Park.
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| Mermaid Ray and the LNP – a story of tourism vandalism |
3:38 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Ray Stevens and the LNP refuses to support the Queensland tourism industry during these tough economic times.
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| Sunshine Coast-based company placed into liquidation |
3:37 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) was today informed that Sunshine Coast-based company Poort Holdings Pty Ltd, trading as Paper Poort, had been placed into liquidation.
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| Migaloo to pass Fraser Coast as whale watching campaign begins |
3:36 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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A new $318,000 marketing campaign focused on promoting whale watching on the Fraser Coast started this week across South East Queensland, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| Residents warned to be on the look out for dodgy insulation installers |
3:35 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Queensland residents are once again being warned to be on the lookout for rogue insulation installers trying to swindle the new government rebate out of unsuspecting consumers.
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| Best Job in the World Island Caretaker celebrates his first day on the job |
3:34 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Ben Southall, the 34 year-old Briton who beat more than 34,000 applicants from around the world to be named as Tourism Queensland’s Best Job in the World Island Caretaker, started work today.
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| Sustainable tourism program to create ‘guilt free’ Queensland holidays |
3:34 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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In an Australian first, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor today launched Tourism Queensland’s landmark sustainability project, the first statewide sustainable tourism project implemented in Australia.
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| Sustainable tourism program to create ‘guilt free’ Winton holidays |
3:32 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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In an Australian first, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor today launched Tourism Queensland’s landmark sustainability project, with Winton chosen as one of the five Queensland pilot regions
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| Brisbane smartens up its tourist offering with a ‘Five in One’ card |
3:31 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Visitors to Brisbane can now purchase a ‘Five in One’ discount card to encourage them to stay longer and experience the city’s top tourism attractions, Queensland Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| Best Job in the World Island Caretaker meets Governor of Queensland |
3:29 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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The successful candidate in Tourism Queensland’s Best Job In The World campaign, Englishman Ben Southall, has met with the Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley at Australia House during G'Day UK festivities this week, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| Premier puts ACCC on red alert over fuel subsidy |
3:28 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Premier Anna Bligh has warned the ACCC to be on red alert and said a Queensland team of investigators have been monitoring petrol prices in the run up to the cessation of the fuel subsidy on Wednesday.
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| Online licence search launched |
3:27 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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In the past year more than 40 people in Queensland have been disciplined or prosecuted by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) for failing to be properly licensed.
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| Brisbane’s Whale Watching Season Open! |
3:26 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor along with Member for Redcliffe Lillian van Litsenburg officially welcomed the start of this year’s Brisbane Whale Watching Season at Redcliffe Jetty this morning.
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| Students’ money skills put to the test with Buy Smart 2009 |
3:21 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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The challenge is out for Queensland students to show off their consumer and financial skills by entering the Buy Smart competition 2009.
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| LAUNCH OF NEW CULTURAL TOURISM STRATEGY IN TNQ |
3:20 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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A Tropical North Queensland cultural tourism strategy designed to encourage more visitors to the region was today launched in Cairns by Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor.
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| Outback tourism sale entices Queenslanders to go west |
3:19 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Queenslanders will be enticed to explore the State’s Outback as part of a new tourism marketing campaign, valued at $137,000 Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Petroleum Maintenance company fined $9000 |
3:18 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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The director of Petroleum Maintenance and Installation Services Pty Ltd has been fined $9000 in the Gympie Magistrates Court for illegally testing and certifying fuel dispensers.
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| 7-Eleven store fined for false price scans |
3:17 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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The operator of a 7-Eleven convenience store at Redbank Plains has been fined $4000 in the Ipswich Magistrates Court for overcharging on products.
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| School children targeted to visit Queensland’s Outback |
3:16 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Queensland children will soon be adventuring out to the state’s spectacular Outback under a new school excursions program launched by Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor today.
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| Best Job in the World scoops the advertising ‘Oscars’ |
3:15 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Tourism Queensland’s internationally-renowned Best Job in the World has proven that it is also the best campaign in the world after it picked up two top Grand Prix prizes and two Gold Lions at the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival today.
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| Online campaign to feature Best Job candidates’ tropic adventures |
3:14 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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The adventurous side of Tropical North Queensland will be showcased to the world as part of a new online campaign featuring Best Job in the World candidates Greg Reynen and James Hill, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| TNQ tourism campaign in the US pays off |
3:13 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Preliminary results from a tourism campaign promoting Tropical North Queensland in the US drew a 34 percent increase in flight bookings, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| Southerners enticed to holiday north for just a drop in the ocean |
3:12 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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A new marketing campaign focused on enticing southerners to escape winter by holidaying in Tropical North Queensland will start tomorrow, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| Keeping children safe from product-related injuries - Pregnancy, Babies and Children’s Expo |
3:12 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Great advice on how to protect young children from product-related injuries will be available to parents at the Pregnancy, Babies and Children's Expo (PBC Expo) in Brisbane this weekend, Minister for Fair Trading Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Gold Coast Airport Marathon challenges tourism downturn |
3:11 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Despite the tough tourism market, entries for this year’s Gold Coast Airport Marathon are up thirty percent on last year, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Mermaid Ray and LNP get it wrong on tourism commitment |
3:10 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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LNP tourism spokesperson Ray Stevens has embarrassed himself and his party by claiming the Bligh Government’s $12million tourism injection was actually an 11.27% funding cut.
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| Queensland presents a united front at the Australian Tourism Exchange |
3:09 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Queensland tourism operators continue to be a dominant force at the 2009 Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) with 188 tourism operators descending on Melbourne to meet with more than 600 influential international buyers.
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| Tourism jobs protected in Bligh Government budget |
3:08 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Protecting more than 200,000 jobs in Queensland’s tourism industry is the focus of a $12.6 million tourism budget increase in this year’s State Budget.
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| Fair trading inspectors recover $978K for payday lender customers |
3:08 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Payday lenders from Beenleigh to Cairns have agreed to pay back $978,861 to more than 1,680 cash-strapped customers following an industry blitz by the Office of Fair Trading enforcing Queensland’s tough new laws targeting excessive interest rates and charges.
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| GOLD COAST ICON HAS NAME CHANGE |
3:07 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor today congratulated Gold Coast Cabs on its seven decades in business and described the company as a fantastic local success story.
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| Response to the appeal outcome of Bossichix Pty Ltd v Martinek Holdings Pty Ltd |
3:06 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Statement from Fair Trading Minister Peter Lawlor in response to the appeal outcome of Bossichix Pty Ltd v Martinek Holdings Pty Ltd.
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| Bligh Government launches $280,000 Fraser Coast tourism campaign |
3:05 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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A new marketing campaign focussing on luring fun-seeking Sydneysiders to the Fraser Coast was officially launched by Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor today at the Fraser Coast Industry Forum held in Hervey Bay today.
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| Fraser Coast South Burnett tourism a Government priority |
3:04 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Tourism operators in the Fraser Coast South Burnett will benefit from the State Government’s $37.8 million election commitment to tourism.
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| Kiwis heed message and head to the Gold Coast |
3:04 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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A major tourism marketing blitz encouraging Kiwis to visit the Gold Coast is paying off for local tourism operators, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Bligh Government pays tribute to an Australian horse racing icon |
3:03 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Minister for Racing, Peter Lawlor has today recognised the late Bruce McLachlan as a true Queenslander and an Australian horse racing icon.
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| Try a glass of Queensland Wine this month |
3:02 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Queensland hotel diners will get a complimentary glass of wine with their meal in June as part of a special Queensland Week wine promotion to put more of the State’s award-winning local drops under the spotlight.
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| ‘Where can I go to ride a kangaroo?’ QLD visitor information centres answer the call of international tourists |
3:01 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Many Queensland tourists turn to one of our 120 visitor information centres to get answers to questions ranging from ‘Where should I take my girlfriend to propose?’ to ‘Where can I go to ride a kangaroo?’.
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| Great Sandy Region a world treasure |
2:59 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Southern Queensland’s Great Sandy Region has been put in the same class as the Galapagos Islands, the Central Amazon and Uluru as a unique world environment Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| $10M outback tourism attraction officially opens near Port Douglas |
2:58 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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A new $10M Outback Australian tourism attraction in Tropical North Queensland would help boost visitors to the region, the Tourism Minister said today.
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| Rockhampton residents cautioned on door-to-door bitumen layers |
2:57 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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The Office of Fair Trading is warning Rockhampton residents to beware of door-to-door bitumen layers operating in the area.
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| Bligh Government moves to reduce problem gambling with new technology |
2:56 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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The Queensland Government is leading the way in the prevention of problem gambling in Queensland by completing further trials of ‘cashless gaming’ technology in two Brisbane venues.
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| Toowoomba targeted by roof painting scammers |
2:55 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Minister for Fair Trading Peter Lawlor has urged Toowoomba residents to beware of itinerant roof painters operating in the area.
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| Korean credit cards to feature Tropical North Queensland |
2:54 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Thirty of Korea’s most popular bloggers are touring and photographing Tropical North Queensland this week in a tourism initiative to keep the beauty of the region top-of-mind for up to 10 million Koreans, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| Online Tourism Tutor for Queensland teachers and students |
2:53 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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High school teachers and students can now access an online educational tool produced by Tourism Queensland to assist them with tourism-related subjects, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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| Gold Coast lures lucrative Indian market for mega event |
2:53 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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A new long-term market strategy aimed at attracting more Indian tourists to Queensland looks like it’s paying off, following an announcement by the Federal Minister for Tourism Martin Ferguson that the Gold Coast will host the 2009 India Mega Familiarisation, today.
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| I’m a travel agent, get me out of here… and take me to Queensland! |
2:51 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Eighteen influential travel agents from the UK, Ireland and Denmark arrive in Queensland this weekend for a taste of the popular UK TV show I’m a Celebrity… Get me out of here!, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| South-east Queenslanders warned about door-to-door traders after floods |
2:50 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Minister for Fair Trading Peter Lawlor is warning South-east Queensland residents to be on the alert for dodgy itinerant traders offering to repair flood-damaged homes after this week’s sudden downpour.
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| Gold Coast to blitz Kiwi market with new tourism campaign |
2:49 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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A new $600,000 international tourism marketing campaign is underway to encourage Kiwis to discover the diverse range of experiences available on the Gold Coast and beyond, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Two-out-of-three young men understand that "Every drink counts" |
2:48 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Recent Queensland Government advertising research has revealed that 66 percent of young Queensland men aged 18 - 21 clearly understood the message to drink responsibly.
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| Cairns residents cautioned on door-to-door bitumen layers |
2:47 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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The Office of Fair Trading is warning Cairns residents to beware of door-to-door bitumen layers operating in the area.
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| Fair Trading bans reinforce consumer safety |
2:46 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Minister for Fair Trading Peter Lawlor has reinforced the Government’s commitment to consumer safety, issuing permanent bans on a number of potentially dangerous products and introducing compulsory safety labelling for treadmills.
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| Sharon’s finger is on the pulse of tourism in South East Queensland |
2:41 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Raising the profile of Moreton Bay and country areas, whilst positioning Brisbane as an emerging ‘new world’ city, are key priorities for Brisbane and South East Queensland country, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| “Best Job in the World Island” receives more good news |
2:40 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Following on from the announcement of Hamilton Island’s Island Caretaker, Virgin Blue’s new direct flights from Sydney to Hamilton Island could not have come at a more fitting time, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| Tourism Minister congratulates Sunshine Coast on tourism levy |
2:36 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor today congratulated the Sunshine Coast Regional Council on its unanimous decision to introduce a tourism levy across all three regions.
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| Bligh Government supports Responsible Gambling Awareness Week |
2:33 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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The Queensland Government is asking venues and their patrons to support Responsible Gambling Awareness Week, which runs 10-16 May 2009.
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| Brisbane Math and English academy fined $6,000 |
2:31 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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A maths and English tutoring company has been fined $6,000 in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court for breaching fair trading laws.
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| Best Job candidates explore the Gold Coast |
2:30 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Two of the finalist for Tourism Queensland's Best Job in the World recruitment campaign will explore the Gold Coast over the next few days, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Best Job candidates explore the Sunshine and Fraser Coasts |
2:29 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Two of the finalist for Tourism Queensland's Best Job in the World recruitment campaign will explore the Sunshine and Fraser Coasts over the next few days, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Best Job candidate continue to explore the Whitsundays and Mackay |
2:28 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Clare Wang, the Taiwanese wildcard finalist in Tourism Queensland's Best Job in the World recruitment campaign, will continue to explore the Whitsundays and Mackay over the next few days, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Best Job candidates visit Tropical North Queensland |
2:27 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Three of the final 16 candidates for Tourism Queensland's Best Job in the World recruitment campaign will tour Tropical North Queensland over the next few days, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Best Job candidates explore Brisbane region |
2:27 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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One of the finalists for Tourism Queensland's Best Job in the World recruitment campaign will explore the Brisbane regions over the next few days, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Best Job candidates explore Queensland’s Outback |
2:26 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Two of the finalist for Tourism Queensland's Best Job in the World recruitment campaign will explore Queensland’s Outback over the next few days, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Best Job candidates visit Central Queensland and the Southern Great Barrier Reef |
2:25 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Two of the final 16 candidates for Tourism Queensland's Best Job in the World recruitment campaign will tour Central Queensland and the Southern Great Barrier Reef over the next few days, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Best Job candidates get a taste of Aboriginal culture |
2:23 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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As part of their tour of Tropical North Queensland, three of the final 16 candidates for Tourism Queensland's Best Job in the World recruitment campaign will receive a traditional ‘Welcome to Country’ and watch an indigenous performance at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park this morning, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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| Britain’s Ben Southall named best candidate for Best Job in the World |
2:22 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Ben Southall from the United Kingdom has been named Caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef in the race for Queensland’s Best Job in the World.
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| European travel specialists explore Queensland |
2:21 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Following on the heels of the announcement of the successful candidate for Best Job in the World this week, 300 hand-picked travel professionals from across Europe and the UK will be on Hamilton Island to participate in a training workshop promoting tourism to Australia, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Ipswich water company fined $20,000 |
2:20 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Water filtration company Love Springs Pty Ltd has been fined $20,000 in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court for misleading Ipswich consumers about the quality of the water supply in order to sell water filtration systems.
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| Gold Coast tourism on positive road for 2009 |
2:19 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Helping the Gold Coast tourism sector to survive the global financial crisis is a major priority for the State Government in 2009, the new Minister for Tourism and Fair Trading, Member for Southport Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Aggressive strategy announced to support tourism |
2:19 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said the release today of TTF’s report ‘Australian Tourism and the Recession’ was a sober reminder of the challenges facing the Australian tourism industry in the coming 12 months.
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| Jetstar throws down the welcome mat for New Zealanders |
2:18 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Air access from the Gold Coast’s largest international source market – New Zealand – will increase by 54 percent from today with Jetstar’s inaugural return flight to Auckland, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| Minister Lawlor to meet with Gold Coast business leaders |
2:17 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Gold Coast business leaders have an opportunity this week to meet the new Minister for Tourism and Fair Trading, Member for Southport Peter Lawlor.
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| Investigators call for public help with bouncer bribery allegations |
2:16 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Townsville bouncers and nightclubbers have again been urged to contact the local Office of Fair Trading if they have any evidence of security providers accepting bribes from drunken, banned or underage patrons seeking access to licensed venues.
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| Brisbane’s port facilities named most efficient |
2:16 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Brisbane has been awarded the Dream World Cruise Destinations’ 2008 Award for ‘Most Efficient Port Facilities’ at the recent Cruise Shipping convention in Miami, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Outback on Queenslanders’ holiday list |
2:14 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Queenslanders are eager to explore the Outback, preliminary results from Tourism Queensland’s latest Outback campaign show, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Unregistered health provider ordered to stop misleading cancer patients |
2:14 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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A Mackay woman who made misleading and deceptive claims about a mineral supplement has been ordered by the Brisbane Supreme Court to discontinue providing intravenous treatment to cancer patients.
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| Stimulate the economy, not the scammers |
2:13 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Queensland residents are warned to be on the lookout for rogue insulation installers trying to swindle the new government rebate out of unsuspecting consumers.
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| Fun the focus of Queensland’s new national campaign |
2:11 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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A new $1.6 million Tourism Queensland campaign aims to hype up the ‘fun factor’ of Queensland holidays using popular radio stations and the internet, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| ANZAC Day trading for liquor and gaming licensees |
2:11 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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On 25 April 2009, RSL or Services Clubs will be entitled to commence trading from 5am without applying for a permit.
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| European travel professionals discover Tropical North Queensland |
2:10 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Seventeen hand-picked travel professionals from across Western Europe will have an in-depth discovery tour of Tropical North Queensland’s attractions and products this weekend, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Tropical North Queensland toasts the arrival of Japanese guests |
2:08 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Tourism Queensland will this weekend welcome a Continental Airlines flight carrying more than 30 key representatives from the Japanese travel industry to Tropical North Queensland.
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| Queensland tourism gets Kiwis talking |
2:07 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Queensland tourism operators will dominate attention at Australia’s largest overseas travel trade and consumer expo in New Zealand this weekend, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| ‘Open for business’ tourism campaign extended to New Zealand |
2:06 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Tourism Queensland’s ‘Open for Business’ campaign encouraging visitors to continue to come to the Sunshine Coast following last month’s oil spill will be extended to New Zealand, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| Campaign entices visitors to explore central Queensland |
2:05 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Queenslanders are being encouraged to explore the islands of the Southern Great Barrier Reef and the seaside villages and cities of central Queensland in a new tourism campaign, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Great Barrier Reef diving ranks 7th on Japanese wish list |
2:05 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Japanese dive enthusiasts voted Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef in their top 10 wish-list of global diving destinations at Asia’s largest diving exhibition last week, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| Parents urged to check cots after nationwide recall |
2:04 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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The Office of Fair Trading is warning parents to check their children's cots following a nationwide recall.
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| Fair Trading ensures you get eggsactly what you pay for this Easter |
2:04 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Aspiring Easter bunnies can buy their chocolate with confidence this year after inspections found that products are delivering on their promises.
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| Queensland tourism shines in a wintery Europe |
2:04 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Six Queensland tourism operators spent a wintery few days in London last week on a UK and Europe new product mission, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| Bonus Breaks’ campaign delivers on Premier’s promise to help protect jobs |
2:04 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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Australians are heeding the message and spending their Federal Government bonuses on a Queensland holiday according to preliminary results of Tourism Queensland’s latest domestic campaign, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Unlicensed bouncer cops $15,000 fine |
2:03 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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A 28-year-old Meadowbrook man has been fined $15,000 after working as a bouncer without a security licence.
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| Tourism Queensland announces Best Job in the World Top 16 |
2:03 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
Students, media professionals, a receptionist, teacher, charity event manager and an actress are among the 15 potential island caretakers from 14 countries announced today as being on the final short-list for Tourism Queensland’s Best Job in the World.
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| Bouncer bribery allegations spark official investigation |
2:03 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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The Gold Coast is set to be in the Asian tourism spotlight when Tourism Queensland brings one of the largest groups of Asia travel executives to Queensland this week, Tourism Minister and Member for Southport Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Bligh Government stands by Gold Coast tourism industry - 91 Asian travel executives visit coast |
2:02 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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The Gold Coast is set to be in the Asian tourism spotlight when Tourism Queensland brings one of the largest groups of Asia travel executives to Queensland this week, Tourism Minister and Member for Southport Peter Lawlor said today.
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