| Food festival to serve up visitors to Sunshine Coast |
1:53 PM, Mar 18 2010 |
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More than 20,000 food lovers from across Australia and New Zealand are expected to descend on the Sunshine Coast next month for the Audi Noosa Food and Wine Festival, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Queensland’s holiday market shines in new domestic visitor results |
1:52 PM, Mar 18 2010 |
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Aussies in need of a holiday continued to choose Queensland in 2009 with the state recording its highest share of domestic holiday visitors in more than two years, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Go easy on the pints this Saint Patrick’s Day |
1:51 PM, Mar 18 2010 |
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Some Australians may celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with more than just a pint of Guinness but this year we’re all being asked to drink sensibly.
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| Car boot trader may target North Queenslanders |
1:51 PM, Mar 18 2010 |
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Itinerant car boot traders spotted peddling hi-fi equipment in the Northern Territory may try to cross the border and target North Queensland next, warned the Office of Fair Trading today.
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| New Gold Coast gym gets off on the wrong foot with some members |
1:50 PM, Mar 18 2010 |
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A new gym in Upper Coomera, Oxygym Lifestyle Centre, has got off to a bad start in the fitness business, with its owner being ordered to pay $4,900 in court last week.
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| Tragic deaths highlight blind cord danger |
1:49 PM, Mar 18 2010 |
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Parents need to remain vigilant about the dangers of blind cords, according to Minister for Fair Trading Peter Lawlor.
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| Best Job Ben launches ‘Oi!’ an online induction program for Queensland’s Outback |
1:48 PM, Mar 18 2010 |
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Queensland Tourism Ambassador and former Island Caretaker Ben Southall is in Blackall today to take local operators on a virtual tour ‘beyond the Black Stump’ through ‘Oi!’, a new online multimedia program.
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| New tourism campaign to tempt Aussies to the Tropical North |
1:48 PM, Mar 18 2010 |
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Aussie funseekers will be lured to Queensland’s Tropical North as part of a new $245,000 domestic tourism campaign Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| $3 million in grants up for grabs for tourism projects |
1:19 PM, Mar 18 2010 |
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$3 million in contestable grant funding is up for grabs for a range of tourism projects across the state Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Safe Sleeping for Infants |
1:18 PM, Mar 18 2010 |
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Fair Trading Minister Peter Lawlor has urged all new parents to be aware of safe sleeping advice when deciding on their baby’s sleeping arrangements.
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| Chinese visitors buoy Queensland’s international tourism market |
1:18 PM, Mar 18 2010 |
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China has emerged as the shining light in what was a challenging 2009 for Queensland’s international tourism industry, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Warning on charity scammers and dodgy handymen taking advantage of flood victims |
1:17 PM, Mar 18 2010 |
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Fair Trading minister Peter Lawlor has warned Queenslanders not to be duped into scams or dodgy work following the devastating flooding in south-west Queensland.
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| Queensland tourism operators take Queensland on Tour to China |
1:16 PM, Mar 18 2010 |
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A group of 25 tourism operators will take a slice of Queensland sunshine to China this week in a bid to promote Queensland to some of the state’s most significant international markets.
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| Matchmaker kisses goodbye to $20K |
1:15 PM, Mar 18 2010 |
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A Tweed Heads introduction agency can kiss goodbye to $20,000 after being fined for offering dodgy matchmaking services to a local love seeker.
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| Glass Reforms Update |
10:14 AM, Mar 18 2010 |
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Liquor Licensing minister Peter Lawlor said today the next stage of the Bligh Government’s campaign to curb glassings was underway.
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| Queensland’s eco-appeal showcased to China |
10:13 AM, Mar 18 2010 |
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More than 11 million Chinese per day will be able to read about South East Queensland’s ecotourism attractions when a journalist from China’s most popular online travel website visits this week, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| Inbound tour operators explore Gold Coast |
10:12 AM, Mar 18 2010 |
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Thirty-six inbound tour operators who work in some of Queensland’s key international markets are sampling the tourism delights of the Gold Coast this week, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| New recycling system good news for Queensland |
2:06 PM, Mar 03 2010 |
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Queensland Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor has praised Gold Coast’s Wet’n’Wild theme park for introducing new recycling systems on site.
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| Minister’s visit reminds tourism industry - outlook’s bright |
2:04 PM, Mar 03 2010 |
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Aviation will be a key to a recovery in Tropical North Queensland's tourism industry in 2010, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| You've got mail...and a scam |
2:04 PM, Mar 03 2010 |
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High-tech fraudsters are disguising themselves online and targeting inboxes with a new wave of 'e-scams', say Fair Trading Minister Peter Lawlor and Police Minister Neil Roberts.
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| Fraud Week warning on scams |
2:03 PM, Mar 03 2010 |
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Minister for Fair Trading Peter Lawlor and Police Minister Neils Roberts have urged Queenslands to take care when disclosing their personal and financial details for the launch of National Consumer Fraud Week which starts today.
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| Queensland takes out six national tourism gongs |
1:52 PM, Mar 03 2010 |
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Queensland tourism operators have taken out six of the most coveted categories at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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| Partnership to bring better outcomes for Indigenous consumers |
1:49 PM, Mar 03 2010 |
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Fair Trading has joined forces with a Cairns indigenous consumer group to give remote far north communities a dedicated person to turn to on consumer issues.
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| International tourism heavyweights converge on Gold Coast |
11:43 AM, Feb 24 2010 |
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International travel to Queensland is looking up for 2010 according to Tourism Queensland’s international regional directors, who were on the Gold Coast today to speak with the local tourism industry.
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| International tourism heavyweights converge in Cairns |
11:42 AM, Feb 24 2010 |
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International travel to Queensland is looking up for 2010 according to Tourism Queensland’s international regional directors, who were in Cairns today to speak with the local tourism industry.
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| Dodgy bitumen layer alert for Central Queensland |
11:42 AM, Feb 24 2010 |
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Central Queenslanders are warned to be wary of dodgy handymen following reports that travelling tradies might be knocking on doors of businesses offering to lay bitumen driveways.
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| Rental firm cancels 800 contracts, refunds $10k thanks to Fair Trading |
11:41 AM, Feb 24 2010 |
The Office of Fair Trading has acted quickly to stop Victorian-registered company Fair Dinkum Rentals Pty Ltd from entering into unfair contracts for rented household goods with hundreds of Far North Queensland residents.
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| Bligh Government to make body corporate fees fairer |
11:40 AM, Feb 24 2010 |
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The State Government will this year change the way body corporate fees are decided for Queensland's more than 350,000 unit owners.
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| Fair Trading investigates as hundreds in the Far North sign up for hire service |
11:39 AM, Feb 24 2010 |
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Fair Trading is investigating a travelling trader renting out household goods after reports that hundreds of people across Far North Queensland have locked themselves into costly contracts that might be difficult to meet.
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| Best Job Ben journeys to Japan for a Queensland promotional tour |
11:38 AM, Feb 24 2010 |
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Queensland Tourism Ambassador and former Best Job in the World Island Caretaker Ben Southall has touched down in Japan today to promote Queensland, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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| New laws to protect problem gamblers |
11:37 AM, Feb 24 2010 |
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Problem gamblers in Queensland will receive better support in trying to kick the habit following changes to gaming laws.
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| New campaign offers Queensland getaways - with giveaways! |
11:36 AM, Feb 24 2010 |
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Free nights and other giveaways will be on offer as part of a new $1.3 million tourism marketing campaign to tempt southerners to Queensland, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Searching for a soulmate? Read the fine print |
10:27 AM, Feb 11 2010 |
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With Valentine's Day nearly upon us, Fair Trading is reminding those looking for love to be careful when using matchmaking services.
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| Queensland tempts Kiwis across the ditch for the Best Holiday in the World |
10:27 AM, Feb 11 2010 |
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A $400,000 international tourism marketing campaign encouraging Kiwis’ to cross “The Ditch” to find their Best Holiday in the World in Queensland kicks off this week, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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| Fair Trading continues to flush out dodgy security guards |
10:25 AM, Feb 11 2010 |
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Crooked security guards continue to be turned away from or kicked out of Queensland's security industry thanks to the Office of Fair Trading's (OFT) strict measures to protect the public from rogue operators.
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| Real estate worker given ten year ban |
10:24 AM, Feb 11 2010 |
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A Surfers Paradise-based resident letting agent has been banned from holding a licence for ten years after being found guilty in the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal last month (20 January 2010) of acting as an agent without a licence.
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| Queensland works to stay on Japan’s radar |
10:22 AM, Feb 11 2010 |
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Queensland continues to work closely with the Japanese government to ensure the state is not forgotten during the ongoing restructure of national carrier Japan Airlines.
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| Pay $25k or go to jail - judge upholds scammer's sentence |
10:18 AM, Feb 11 2010 |
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North Queensland con man Roger Temple Bell's appeal against a $25,000 fine for ripping off jobseekers was today struck out in the Cairns District Court.
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| Queensland tourism ambassadors tasked with taking Korean media on tropical adventure |
12:24 PM, Feb 04 2010 |
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Best Job in the World Queensland tourism ambassadors Ben Southall and Juweon Kim are set to take Korean media for a ride in Queensland’s adventure playground this week as part of a plan to lure more visitors to the region, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| New Year sale sells Sunshine Coast holidays to south-east Queensland |
12:24 PM, Feb 04 2010 |
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South-east Queenslanders will have the chance to save up to 60 percent on a Sunshine Coast new year break with the launch of a new marketing campaign, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Toy-like cigarette lighters banned |
12:23 PM, Feb 04 2010 |
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Minister for Fair Trading Peter Lawlor has ordered an interim ban on the sale of toy-like novelty cigarette lighters in Queensland.
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| Hold the phone - is your holiday what you think it is? |
12:22 PM, Feb 04 2010 |
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With the holiday season wrapping up, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is warning people about some of the potential pitfalls of booking their next getaway over the phone with telemarketers.
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| Sunshine Coast residents warned about door-to-door traders |
1:29 PM, Jan 21 2010 |
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The Office of Fair Trading is warning Sunshine Coast residents and businesses to be wary of door-to-door salesmen following reports of itinerant traders offering to lay bitumen driveways in the Nambour area.
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| It’s a case of glass half full as licensees switch to alternatives |
1:28 PM, Jan 21 2010 |
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Queensland licensees who have made the switch to regular glass alternatives have experienced a smooth transition, with patrons appearing not to notice the difference, Minister responsible for Liquor Licensing Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Mexican insect enlisted to combat spiky pest |
1:27 PM, Jan 21 2010 |
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Biosecurity Queensland scientists have recruited a Mexican cochineal insect to ‘chomp and destroy’ the spiky Class-1 declared weed Hudson Pear.
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| Business warned to beware of dodgy advertising services |
1:26 PM, Jan 21 2010 |
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The Office of Fair Trading is reminding businesses to be scrupulous when buying advertising and promotional products and services, after new reports of dodgy activity.
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| Fair Trading and Liquor Licensing Inspectors to have a Big Day Out |
9:33 AM, Jan 19 2010 |
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Its Big Day Out time again and the Office of Fair Trading and the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation will be in full force at the festival this weekend.
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| Gold Coast receives $71,800 tourism grant |
9:43 AM, Jan 14 2010 |
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Gold Coast Tourism will receive a special funding grant of $71,800 to conduct a scoping study for a new dive attraction and investigate opportunities for more walking trails, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Mackay receives $87,000 tourism grant |
9:42 AM, Jan 14 2010 |
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Mackay Tourism will receive a special funding grant of $87,000 for three projects aimed at enhancing the region’s tourism credentials, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Capricorn receives $72,000 tourism grant |
9:41 AM, Jan 14 2010 |
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Capricorn Tourism will receive a special funding grant of $72,000 to develop a strategic business and events plan, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Sunshine Coast receives $72,000 tourism grant |
9:38 AM, Jan 14 2010 |
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Sunshine Coast Tourism will receive a special funding grant of $72,000 for tourism projects which will enhance the region’s tourism credentials and entice more visitors to the region, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Southern Downs and Granite Belt receives $70,000 tourism grant |
9:37 AM, Jan 14 2010 |
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Southern Downs and Granite Belt Regional Tourism will receive a special funding grant of $70,000 to develop an interpretive trail celebrating the region’s heritage, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Tropical North Queensland receives $72,000 tourism grant |
9:36 AM, Jan 14 2010 |
Tourism Tropical North Queensland will receive a special funding grant of $72,000 to implement two projects to help raise awareness of the value of tourism to the region, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Whitsundays receives $57,000 tourism grant |
9:35 AM, Jan 14 2010 |
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Tourism Whitsundays will receive a special funding grant of $57,000 to encourage more flights to the region and further develop the region as a regional events hub, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Brisbane Marketing receives $72,000 tourism grant |
9:34 AM, Jan 14 2010 |
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Brisbane Marketing will receive a special funding grant of $72,000 to prepare a feasibility study and action plan for the North Ipswich Railway Workshops precinct and implement a plan for developing new tourism product in the Greater Brisbane Region, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Bundaberg receives $72,000 tourism grant |
9:33 AM, Jan 14 2010 |
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Bundaberg North Burnett Tourism will receive a special funding grant of $72,000 to develop a culinary tourism experience aimed at celebrating the region’s diverse food and wine experiences, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Fraser Coast receives $72,000 tourism grant |
9:21 AM, Jan 14 2010 |
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Fraser Coast South Burnett Tourism will receive a special funding grant of $72,000 to develop an e-tourism project and plan for a marine biodiversity and indigenous cultural centre, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Gladstone receives $72,000 tourism grant |
9:20 AM, Jan 14 2010 |
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Gladstone Area Promotion and Development Ltd will receive a special funding grant of $72,000 to develop a feasibility study for Kroombit Tops National Park and implement a mentoring program for local tourism operators, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| New Queensland facility boosts Australian mango exports |
9:15 AM, Jan 14 2010 |
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Australia’s capacity to export mangoes to Japan and China has increased significantly thanks to a new Vapour Heat Treatment (VHT) facility at Giru in North Queensland.
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| New infrastructure boosts regional tourism |
9:13 AM, Jan 14 2010 |
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The State Government has announced a new round of funding for tourism projects designed to attract more visitors to Queensland’s regions and improve economies.
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| Zonhoven Park upgrade to boost visitor numbers |
9:12 AM, Jan 14 2010 |
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New funding to upgrade facilities at Zonhoven Park will encourage visitors to spend longer in the Gayndah region.
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| Funding boosts tourist facilities |
9:11 AM, Jan 14 2010 |
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Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor today announced a total of $90,300 for two projects designed to improve the visitor experience in the region as part of the State Government’s $1.8 million Minor Tourism Infrastructure Grants Program.
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| Funding boosts regional tourist facilities |
9:10 AM, Jan 14 2010 |
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Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor today announced a total of $36,995 for three projects designed to improve the visitor experience in the region as part of the State Government’s $1.8 million Minor Tourism Infrastructure Grants Program.
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| Funding Boosts Central Qld's tourist facilities |
9:09 AM, Jan 14 2010 |
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A funding boost to tourist facilities will help attract more visitors to Central Queensland.
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| Smiths Crossing upgrade a boon for visitors |
9:08 AM, Jan 14 2010 |
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New funding to upgrade facilities at Smiths Crossing, Bundaberg will help boost visitor numbers to the region.
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| $7 million for six months tourism marketing under new Tourism Action Plan |
9:06 AM, Jan 14 2010 |
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The State Government has launched a $7 million, six month tourism stimulus package for Queensland as part of a new Tourism Action Plan through to 2012.
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| Think before you jump into a gym membership this new year |
9:03 AM, Jan 14 2010 |
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If you are thinking about joining a gym as your new year’s resolution, take the time to do some research, Minister for Fair Trading Peter Lawlor has warned.
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| Gatton hotel prosecuted for liquor act breaches |
9:02 AM, Jan 14 2010 |
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A Gatton hotel and its manager has been successfully prosecuted in the Gatton Magistrates Court (05/01/10) by the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation.
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| Workers to take steps to a healthier lifestyle |
2:34 PM, Jan 07 2010 |
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Queensland Government employees in the Brisbane CBD will be able to help themselves to a healthier lifestyle by taking the stairs instead of using lifts in 2010.
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| Bending the rules on waste bananas |
2:34 PM, Jan 07 2010 |
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Millions of Queensland bananas that are too straight, too small or discoloured are becoming fertiliser every year because they don’t meet retail standards.
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| Busy year for Fair Trading in 2009 |
2:33 PM, Jan 07 2010 |
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The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has had another successful year protecting consumer rights and ensuring businesses do the right thing.
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| Welcome rain brings in the New Year |
2:32 PM, Jan 07 2010 |
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Widespread, useful rainfall around much of Queensland has lifted the spirits of Queensland’s farmers, and predictions suggest there is more on the way.
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| Gold Coast makes a splash with new summer stays tourism campaign |
2:31 PM, Jan 07 2010 |
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A new domestic tourism campaign valued at $520,000 is underway to encourage Aussies to start the New Year with a splash and holiday at home on the Gold Coast, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Thousands of Queenslanders report gripes to Fair Trading in 2009 |
2:29 PM, Jan 07 2010 |
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More than 15,000 Queenslanders lodged consumer complaints to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) in 2009, with cars and computers, loans and lotteries, holiday accommodation and household goods among the list of top gripes.
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