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Palaszczuk Government creates 30,000 Queensland tourism jobs

14 Aug 2019

Daydream Island

New data released today shows the Palaszczuk Government has created more than 30,000 tourism jobs since forming government in 2015 – an increase of 15.5 per cent – to 236,000 jobs state-wide.

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Thousands buy tickets to epic Brisbane opera more than a year out

13 Aug 2019

Ring Cycle

A world-first operatic masterpiece being staged in Brisbane in late 2020 is already demonstrating its value to the state’s tourism economy.

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Brisbane water polo series a precursor to Tokyo Olympics

08 Aug 2019

Ball in pool at Emporium Southbank

Brisbane will host three international water polo test matches in January 2020 in what is expected to be an epic clash between old rivals Australia and the USA.

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