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101 things to see and do in Queensland's Outback
10 Aug 2008
A new guide which lists 101 things to do in Queensland's Outback was launched by Tourism Minister Desley Boyle at the Mount Isa Rodeo today.
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Outback set to benefit from stage one of tourism rescue package
17 Jul 2008
Wooing airlines and two major marketing campaigns are the centrepiece of phase one of the State Government’s $4 million tourism rescue plan, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Tourists dig Queensland’s Outback
2 Apr 2008
Fossicking for dinosaur fossils, stargazing and meeting ’fair dinkum’ locals are some of the experiences Tourism Queensland and the Outback Queensland Tourism Association are promoting to entice visitors to embark to the outback.
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More holidaymakers take an Outback adventure
14 Mar 2008
More than half a million Australians embarked on a Queensland Outback adventure in 2007 according to new figures released today.
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Outback flying high on domestic airline seat increase
28 Feb 2008
Domestic airline capacity to Queensland’s Outback has expanded over the past 12 months with an extra 675 seats a week now coming into the region, Tourism and Regional Development Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Apply now for regional tourism infrastructure grants
4 Jan 2008
The State Government is calling for applications to improve roadside facilities and amenities in north-west Queensland.
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Queensland’s Outback hot with holiday makers
14 Dec 2007
The Outback is increasingly emerging as a popular holiday destination, particularly with fellow Queenslanders, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Two Outback operators honoured at Queensland Tourism Awards
10 Nov 2007
Two Queensland Outback tourism operators won their categories at the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards 2007 held in Townsville this evening, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced.
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$300,000 to improve facilities for Outback drive tourists
4 Nov 2007
Mt Isa: The Bligh Government has announced $300,000 in funding to help the State’s North West build its growing drive tourism market.
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Boyle announces new plan and funding to boost outback tourism
4 Nov 2007
Tourism Minister Desley Boyle has launched a new strategic plan and announced $77,500 in funding to boost tourism to Outback Queensland.
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Outback operators chase State tourism honours
31 Oct 2007
The School of the Air, Mt Isa Rodeo, the Outback at Isa attraction and two Outback accommodation providers are competing with a diverse group of operators for Queensland's top tourism honours.
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Travel News
A little loop of history in Queensland’s backyard
27 May 2008
Adrienne Costin visited the central west region of the Queensland 0utback and discovered a wonderful drive loop just outside Longreach complete with little towns with wide streets, historic black stumps, enormous windmills, pet kangaroos and bikes for hire.
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More to Julia Creek festival than “dirt and dust”
22 May 2008
Dirt and dust comes with the territory in Queensland’s Outback but nobody celebrates it like the town of Julia Creek during its annual festival reports Stacey Morton
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Step out on jumbo jet wing walk
22 May 2008
The City of Bunbury jumbo jet carried 5.4 million passengers and flew 82.5 million kilometres during her working life. Adrienne Costin discovered that even in retirement in the Queensland Outback, this grand old dame of the air remains most accommodating.
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New guide to Outback Adventure
22 May 2008
If you’re planning a trip to the Queensland Outback then now is the time to get started, and what better tool to use than the just released 2008 Travellers’ Guide.
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Kick up your heels in Outback Queensland
22 Jan 2008
From bog snorkelling to yabby races and Australia ’s toughest rodeos, there are plenty of reasons to let your hair down in Queensland ’s Outback. To help you plan your Outback adventure, here’s a look at some of the fun events planned for 2008.
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