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Registrations now open for DestinationQ 2013

Posted on May 17, 2013 by admin

Registrations have opened for this year’s much anticipated DestinationQ forum, the Queensland Government’s peak industry event for tourism. The ground-breaking forum begins at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on 27 August.

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Sunseeker Launches New Model on Australian Market at SCIBS

Posted on May 10, 2013 by admin

Sunseeker plans a powerful impact as it launches the Manhattan 53 for the first time in Australia at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. Recently winning the Award, ‘Best Brand Presence In Asia,’ at the prestigious 2013 Asia Boating Awards, … Continue reading →

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Entertainment Lineup at this year’s SCIBS

Posted on May 1, 2013 by admin

THE Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a fun-filled entertainment program throughout the four days, running May 23 to 26. General Manager, Marketing and Events Sue Thomson said a range of live entertainment and … Continue reading →

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Move to Establish Gold Coast CBD

Posted on May 1, 2013 by admin

A true Central Business District (CBD) would be established in Southport under a plan proposed by Mayor Tom Tate today. Cr Tate will write to the State Government to request that Southport be classified as a Priority Development Area (PDA). … Continue reading →

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Arundel Mini Ramp a Mega Hit with Skaters

Posted on May 1, 2013 by admin

The latest skate park facelift, creating the City’s first ‘mini ramp’, has been officially given the thumbs up. Ten-year-old skate boarding prodigy and Australian under 18 bowl-riding champ, Keegan Palmer joined Division 4 Councillor, Margaret Grummitt to test the new … Continue reading →

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City’s Newest Library Opens at Upper Coomera

Posted on April 29, 2013 by admin

The City of Gold Coast’s newest library at Upper Coomera has opened its doors for the first time, to a hugely positive reception from local residents. Around 1000 customers streamed into the library during its first morning, giving it a firm thumbs … Continue reading →

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Gold Coast Beach Walk – World Wildlife Sanctuaries

Posted on April 9, 2013 by admin

Join us on Sunday 26 May 2013 for a walk along the Gold Coast coastline and help give our endangered koalas a home! The walk stretches from Coolangatta to Southport, with participants able to choose the distance they want to walk. … Continue reading →

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Queensland Promotes Tourism & Construction Investment in China

Posted on April 8, 2013 by admin

Representatives of Queensland business and industry sectors will accompany a government-led investment mission visiting China later this month. Leading a group of Queensland companies and council representatives, Minister for Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts Ian Walker said the … Continue reading →

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New Tourism Campaign to Tempt Chinese Residents to Queensland

Posted on March 27, 2013 by admin

A new tourism campaign targeting Australia’s Chinese community will begin this week in a bid to grow Queensland’s share of the international market. Minister for Tourism, Jann Stuckey, said the campaign would tempt Chinese residents either working or studying in … Continue reading →

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