State government’s bid to rebrand Far North Queensland after flood footage goes viral around the world
The Queensland government will attempt to lure tourists back to the state’s flood-ravaged far north with discounted flights and accommodation. Premier Steven Miles said it was hoped discounts would help businesses recoup lost costs, after footage of the December floods went “viral” and led to millions of dollars worth of cancellations. “We really need to […]
This small Queensland business has lost thousands in less than a fortnight and its next busiest period is ‘quite some time away’
Queensland tourism operators are feeling forgotten and ignored by governments after devastating storms destroyed what should be their most lucrative time of year. The physical toll of the Christmas tornado on the Gold Coast and extensive flooding in Far North Queensland is clear, with seven lives lost in Queensland, along with countless homes ruined and […]