http://www.visit-queensland.com.au News www.visit-queensland.com.au http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/resources/userdata/images/maxtdlogo.gif http://www.visit-queensland.com.au en-en http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:58:24 +0100 http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/174/2011-0077/queensland_dam_water_release.html http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/174/2011-0077/queensland_dam_water_release.html The Queensland Government approved mass release of water from Wivenhoe Dam will begin today, despite state bureaucrats warning that the move could put Brisbane's water security in jeopardy. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:01:10 +0100 http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/174/2011-0076/strategic_blow.html http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/174/2011-0076/strategic_blow.html As Qantas continues to battle with it's unions and tries to regain its reputation in the wake of its industrial dispute Australia's newest airline is preparing a major assault on the market. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:01:00 +0100 http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/174/2011-0075/la_nina_again.html http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/174/2011-0075/la_nina_again.html The latest weather bureau report predicting another summer of wild weather will force the Queensland Government to open the floodgates on major dams. Sat, 22 Oct 2011 20:03:10 +0100 http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/174/2011-0074/qantas_strikes.html http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/174/2011-0074/qantas_strikes.html QANTAS baggage handlers and ground crew have begun a new round of industrial action, which will cause delays and cancellations for passengers across Australia. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:54:00 +0100 http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/174/2011-0073/crocodile_hunter_kids_win_award.html http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/174/2011-0073/crocodile_hunter_kids_win_award.html Bob and Bindi Irwin score top honours at Australian Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:26:20 +0100 http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/174/2011-0072/fraser_island_resort_bushfire_threat.html http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/174/2011-0072/fraser_island_resort_bushfire_threat.html Fraser Island Resort under threat from Bushfire, blaze now contained. Read more.... Sun, 02 Oct 2011 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/174/2011-0071/bikini_parade_world_record.html http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/174/2011-0071/bikini_parade_world_record.html As of today, Surfer's Paradise is the proud holder of the world record for the biggest bikini parade. Read more.... Sun, 02 Oct 2011 08:28:00 +0100 http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/174/2011-0070/royals_to_visit_queensland.html http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/174/2011-0070/royals_to_visit_queensland.html Queensland's tourism industry says Queen Elizabeth's visit next month will help put Brisbane back on the map for international tourists. Sun, 25 Sep 2011 13:41:20 +0100 http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/174/2011-0069/north_queensland_earthquake.html http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/174/2011-0069/north_queensland_earthquake.html NORTH Queensland was hit by a 5.2 magnitude earthquake yesterday, with reports from across the region of buildings being shaken. Sat, 16 Apr 2011 19:24:30 +0100 http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/174/2011-0068/baby_rhino_for_australia_zoo.html http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/174/2011-0068/baby_rhino_for_australia_zoo.html AUSTRALIA Zoo all abuzz at the birth of a baby White Rhino. The not so bouncing baby girl (still a little unsteady on her feet) is still to be named and was born at 3:15AM Yesterday. Zoo spokesperson Manu Ludden said the female calf was doing well and h Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:58:20 +0100 http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/174/2011-0067/The_Death_of_Australian_Driving_Holidays.html http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/174/2011-0067/The_Death_of_Australian_Driving_Holidays.html The Death of Australian Driving Holidays? According to a recent article by news limited they are, and the statistics certainly show a significant downward trend in domestic travel over the last ten years. Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:22:50 +0100 http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/174/2011-0066/Cyclone_Yasi_Devestation.html http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/174/2011-0066/Cyclone_Yasi_Devestation.html Towns closest to the eye of the cyclone were hardest hit with reports of rainforests stripped bear and many Mission Beach houses with either roofs torn off or other structural damage. Wed, 02 Feb 2011 23:58:40 +0100 http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/174/2011-0065/Cyclone_Yasi_Update.html http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/174/2011-0065/Cyclone_Yasi_Update.html As at 01:52 AM Wednesday Morning the Bureau of Meteorology reports that: Cyclone Yasi will continue to move in a west-southwesterly direction during today, and may intensify slightly. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:54:50 +0100 http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/174/2011-0064/Qantas_weighs_up_costs.html http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/174/2011-0064/Qantas_weighs_up_costs.html Qantas has brought in a new self service check-in technology that will see the end of check in staff turning a blind eye to passenger’s overweight baggage. Mon, 24 Jan 2011 22:51:30 +0100 http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/174/2010-0063/Zoo_Monkeys_Stolen.html http://www.visit-queensland.com.au/174/2010-0063/Zoo_Monkeys_Stolen.html Alma Park Zoo Keepers are still searching for a missing, highly-endangered female Tamarin monkey after her partner was found dead on Sunday in a nearby housing estate. Mon, 11 Oct 2010 01:11:00 +0100