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25.01.2022 More than 1100 members of #Qlds tourism industry attended the DestinationQ 2020 Forum online today. In what has been a most challenging year for our tourism industry, participants heard perspectives on the health, social and economic impacts of COVID-19. We look forward to continuing to support the #tourism industry as we #UniteAndRecover http://ow.ly/kqZX50BhKuk ... #staysafe #covid19au Queensland Tourism Industry Council

25.01.2022 Bundaberg Macadamia Processing will turn waste shells into Bioenergy creating nine new regional jobs with a $361,000 Queensland Government Waste to Biofutures Grant. By processing the waste shells they will generate enough electricity to power the new plant. https://fal.cn/3bJXN #uniteandrecover #QldBiofutures #Bioenergy #Biogas #Biofutures Macadamias Australia

24.01.2022 As a recognised global hub for advanced manufacturing, Queensland is leading the way in embracing new and emerging technologies, making products in new ways and creating the jobs of the future. Here are just some of Queenslands incredible capabilities in this diverse industry Find out more drdm.qld.gov.au #UniteandRecover #MakingItForQLD

24.01.2022 Have you heard about Harmony Plaza on the Gold Coast? This outdoor recreational space is designed to celebrate communication and bring people from all cultures together. The Landscape Construction Company is busy installing new garden beds, shade trees and whisper seats, as well as pavers featuring words of welcome. Were proud to be involved with the Commonwealth Games Legacy Project.... http://ow.ly/NEta50BksmA

24.01.2022 Its official - #Qld will host the 2020 Toyota AFL Grand Final at the #Gabba! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for #Queensland, and were proud to be partnering with the AFL to deliver the first Grand Final ever held outside of Victoria in 124 years. The event is in safe hands to give fans and players a great and uniquely Queensland experience!... A great boost for Queenslands tourism and events industries, working hard to #UniteAndRecover. For more: http://ow.ly/KWlU50BfoZR

24.01.2022 Are you a marine tourism operator whose business has been impacted by COVID-19 travel restrictions? The COVID-19 Marine Tourism Rebate offers assistance to help tourism businesses operating vessels offset the cost of berthing fees at private marinas in 2020/21. The program is open to tourism operators in these local government areas:... Bundaberg Burdekin Cassowary Coast Cairns Cook Fraser Coast Gladstone Hinchinbrook Isaac Mackay Livingstone Townsville Douglas Whitsunday To find out if you're eligible visit: https://fal.cn/3bQwo #tourism #QLD #uniteandrecover

22.01.2022 From pristine pastures to restaurants around the world, Australian Agricultural Company make some of the worlds finest beef right here in QLD! You can help support our local farmers and businesses #UniteAndRecover. #eatQld these holidays and tag a mate whos making it great for Qld! #makeitgreatqld

22.01.2022 Congratulations to the #CentralQld Boost Your Business graduates! Helping local businesses take their operations to the next level - we cant wait to see what youll do next! http://ow.ly/3f1h50BbjGQ Purcells Engineering; Mecha - Engineered Mechanical Solutions; Brolga Cranes & Equipment; Upton Engineering and Manufacturing; Australasian Mining Services Pty Ltd; Cofields Electrical; Pronto Autoglass; High Risk Solutions PTY LTD Facilitated by METS Ignited and Gladstone Engineering Alliance.

21.01.2022 20 more construction jobs for regional Queensland! Workers have broken ground on a new 6.5km sewer main that when completed will service around 4500 homes and businesses in Eli Waters and Dundowran. Proudly funded by the Queensland Governments Building our Regions program in partnership with Fraser Coast Regional Council. #UniteandRecover #qldjobs Find out more: http://ow.ly/fOaM50BhE4s

21.01.2022 Were Growing Queensland! In case you missed it, theres still time to apply for the #COVID19 Marine Tourism Rebate. Grants of up to $20,000 are available for m...arine tourism business operators in North Queensland who have suffered loss of income because of the COVID-19 travel restrictions. The $2 million COVID-19 Marine Tourism Rebate program is a key element of the Queensland Economic Recovery Strategy: Unite and Recover for Queensland Jobs to help accelerate the states recovery from COVID-19. Apply here: http://ow.ly/2rsx50BgChc

20.01.2022 Qld manufacturers will be the key to ensuring our state has access to the PPE we need to deal with COVID-19 and any future pandemics. The PPE Directions Statement is part of the Qld Governments plan to #UniteandRecover for #qldjobs. It will support local manufacturers to produce Queenslands required PPE locally, rather than importing essential products. #MakingItForQld Find out how were keeping Queensland frontline workers safe qld.gov.au/ppe

20.01.2022 This #NAIDOCWeek, we caught up with Jarramali Rock Art Tours Founder, Johnny Murison. His 100% Aboriginal owned & operated tour company at #CapeYork shares the history and culture of 20,000 year-old rock art sites in Far North #Queensland. Learn how the #QldGov supported this business with a #COVID19 Small Business Grant http://ow.ly/fkUb50CjeT9

20.01.2022 Aspen Medical Australia is now manufacturing clinical-grade masks at a new facility in Brisbane. They have capacity to make at least 3 million masks a month! With assistance from the Advance Queensland Industry Attraction Fund, the company will increase Australias domestic production capabilities for #ppe and create 35 new jobs. Read more http://ow.ly/eOqe50BqOzC... #UniteandRecover #MakeItGreatQld #MakingItForQld

19.01.2022 We’re growing our regions and supporting key industries including tourism, agriculture and mining. Find out more https://fal.cn/3bVs7 #qldbudget

18.01.2022 Bundaberg and Rockhampton manufacturers, our Design in Manufacturing events delivered in partnership with QMI Solutions are back! Join us in Bundy on Tuesday or Rocky on Wednesday (8 or 9 Dec) to: learn how design can make your business more agile and sustainable... hear how other manufacturers use design to lead their markets realise the potential that design offers for increased sales, margins, growth and future exports, and connect with manufacturers Aletek Pty Ltd, SMW Group and Upton Engineering and Manufacturing. Registrations close 5 pm Wednesday (2 Dec) https://fal.cn/3bQxg #MakingItForQLD

18.01.2022 We make it great in the Sunshine State! Here in Queensland, we make a whole lot of great. So lets buy local and #UniteAndRecover for #qldjobs #MakeItGreatQld #eatQld #buyQld... http://ow.ly/H1Du50BpApU

18.01.2022 Theres still time to apply for the #COVID19 Marine Tourism Rebate! Grants of up to $20,000 are available for marine tourism business operators in North Queensland who have suffered loss of income because of the COVID-19 travel restrictions. Be quick, requests for funds through the program are now at 45%! The $2 million COVID-19 Marine Tourism Rebate program is a key element of the Queensland Economic Recovery Strategy: Unite and Recover for Queensland Jobs to help accelerate... the states recovery from COVID-19. Apply here: http://ow.ly/2rsx50BgChc Visit Mackay, Queensland, Australia Visit Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia Explore Tropical North Queensland #queensland #tourism #australia #fund #funding #grant #grants #marine #tour #water #whitsudays #boat #business #apply #applynow

16.01.2022 Interested in the development of advanced biotechnologies to create new foods and food products? Next Tuesday were hosting a Future foods webinar. Well be talking about opportunities for local stakeholders around a Future Foods BioHub in Mackay.... Local industry, investors and supply chain partners are invited to register for this free event http://ow.ly/759q50BuiJd

16.01.2022 Bravo! Cairns $1.3 million upgrade to Munro Martin Parklands performing arts space is a showstopper! The parklands welcome more than 3500 people for performances and will now be able to attract more audiences with bigger artists. The five-star upgrades were jointly funded with $650,000 from the Queensland Governments Building our Regions program, $500,000 from the Australian Government Building Better Regions Fund and $150,000 from the Cairns Regional Council. ... Round of applause for this incredible regional project! http://ow.ly/gBan50BksDI

15.01.2022 Calling all #drone enthusiasts! Queensland is on a mission to become a world-leader in drone technology. Dr. Karen Joyce, a fellow enthusiast, loves proving that #science is more than lab coats and test tubes. Shes co-founded She Maps to do just that. The #STEM program offers drone and geospatial training to empower Qld students with the #skills of tomorrow. Check out Queenslands drone strategy statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/uas

14.01.2022 Here in Queensland we make a whole lot of great Find out more, get involved and support our great businesses. Lets discover whats on our doorstep, together! #MakeitGreatQLD... Bundaberg Ginger Beer

11.01.2022 Queensland businesses have been through the toughest time of their lives. Its time for us to unite and get behind our local businesses! On our doorstep, we have the best of the best of creativity, technology, produce and innovation.... Get involved and discover more about the great things Queensland businesses are making: http://ow.ly/f2Md50BpCOd #goodtogo

11.01.2022 On Queenslands doorstep, we have the best of the best of creativity, technology, produce and innovations. Like Mylan, who makes medicines for Australia and the world. Theres so much greatness in our own backyard. Lets discover and support them together! #MakeItGreatQld Ready to get involved? http://ow.ly/jr2q50BsvUQ... #UniteAndRecover #qldjobs. #goodtogo #eatqld #buyqld

11.01.2022 Didnt make it to the virtual DestinationQ Forum? A recording of the event is now available to watch online and includes presentations from guest speakers. This years forum focused on supporting the states tourism industry to understand and adapt to the continuing impacts of COVID-19.... Check out the recording here: http://ow.ly/9das50BmCGW #destinationq #qld #tourism #supportqldtourism

10.01.2022 Did you know Queensland is home to brilliant businesses like Enviro Sand, who makes green solutions from a global problem? Find out more, get involved and support our great businesses. Lets discover what Queensland businesses have to offer, together! #MakeItGreatQld http://ow.ly/9aQA50BsuSa... #UniteandRecover #qldjobs #eatqld #buyqld

10.01.2022 Queensland tourism icon #BinnaBurra is set to become even more popular with Australias first permanent protected cliff climbing and adventure course! Were helping Binna Burra #UniteandRecover, investing $1.67M into the courses development. Work will be completed by October 2021 and will attract more tourists to the region. Find out more: http://ow.ly/Sj6H50BeizG... #supportQLDtourism #LamingtonNationalPark Image courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland

09.01.2022 Restrictions will ease from 4pm on Tuesday 17 November, meaning: More people at home (in indoor and outdoor venues) Bigger weddings More dancing More people at events (indoor and outdoor)... Find out more at www.covid19.qld.gov.au

09.01.2022 Protecting our health Creating jobs Working together Queenslands Economic Recovery Plan

09.01.2022 Here in Queensland, we make a whole lot of great. Like Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, who makes Australias favourite ginger beer. Now its your turn! Tag a mate using #MakeItGreatQld whos making it great in Queensland! Lets buy local and #UniteAndRecover for #qldjobs... http://ow.ly/SkG750BqSzH

09.01.2022 Are you in the marine tourism business? Grants of up to $20,000 are now available for operators in the Douglas and Whitsunday local government areas. The grants will support vessel operators who have suffered loss of income because of the COVID-19 travel restrictions. Apply now! https://www.dsdti.qld.gov.au//covid-19-marine-tourism-reba... Queensland Tourism Industry Council Explore Tropical North Queensland Townsville Enterprise Visit Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia Visit Mackay, Queensland, Australia Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland @portsnorth

08.01.2022 Australian Stockmans Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre makes you feel welcome in the outback! Why not see how theyre making it great in Queensland these school holidays? Lets support local and #UniteAndRecover for #qldjobs - tag a mate whos making it great for Qld! #makeitgreatqld http://ow.ly/HA2950BqUrj... #goodtogo #eatqld #buyqld

08.01.2022 #Qld businesses impacted by #COVID19 can access a range of measures to help ease their tax burdens. The Queensland Government has committed an additional $249M to assist small and medium businesses to #UniteAndRecover Ready to get help for your business? http://ow.ly/uTCU50BlsZb

07.01.2022 Sunshine Coast tourism companies Aussie World, Bellingham Maze and Tree Top Adventures have collectively secured more than $1.8 million to develop three new tourism attractions in the region. Investment from the Queensland Government will see: $500,000 for @treetop_challenge to develop a world-class junior adventure park $763,000 for @aussieworldfun to install a new thrill ride and expand car parking $590,000 for @bellinghammaze to develop a new augmented experienc...e and children’s maze The projects will collectively create 36 construction and 12 operational jobs, boost tourism numbers and visitor spending. This investment is part of the Queensland Government's #COVID19 Economic Recovery $25M Growing Tourism Infrastructure fund to boost the region’s economy. Find out more: http://ow.ly/bjK850CmsST

07.01.2022 Queensland has so much to offer, right on our doorstep. Like Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, who can help you get acquainted with life-long friendships Are you ready to discover more of whats in your own backyard, Queensland? Lets discover it together #MakeItGreatQld ... http://ow.ly/lzaj50Bsags #UniteandRecover #qldjobs #eatqld #buyqld

07.01.2022 We make it great in the Sunshine State! QLD Businesses like Gaardtech are making world-class military technology right here in our backyard. Find out more, get involved and support our great businesses. Lets discover whats on our doorstep, together! #MakeitGreatQLD... http://ow.ly/Ivzu50Bs2w8 #goodtogo #eatqld #buyqld #uniteandrecover #qldjobs

07.01.2022 So long as you havent been in a COVID-19 hotspot in the last 14 days you are welcome in Queensland! First youll need to apply for one of four Queensland Border Declaration Passes: General (youre returning or travelling to Qld) Essential Activity Border Zone Resident... Freight and Logistics Learn more and apply via covid19.qld.gov.au/government-actions/border-closing

06.01.2022 Premier Annastacia Palaszczuck has announced the Queensland border will open to all of NSW from 1 December. Keep an eye out on the Queensland Health website for more details https://fal.cn/3bLNn #tourism #events #borders #covid19news #goodtogo

06.01.2022 That’s a wrap! Thanks to all that supported @naidocweek We're proud of the #Qld talent in our #Indigenous business sector. Be sure to see how we're continuing to support this innovative sector with pathways & programs that foster growth & create jobs. http://ow.ly/nhBz50CeV3h

06.01.2022 This White Ribbon Day, we stand up, speak out and act to prevent men's violence against women. The statistics are staggering, but change can happen when we speak out. We will not tolerate violence against women. #WhiteRibbonDay White Ribbon Australia

05.01.2022 Planning a nature escape? The Green Mountains Camping Area at OReillys Rainforest Retreat in #LamingtonNationalPark has finished renovations - just in time for the upcoming school holidays! The upgrade includes: 62 new accommodation sites... new common spaces amenities added to camping area. The renovations have been supported by the Queensland Government. Lets #supportQLDtourism! Read more: http://ow.ly/gMJG50BfjLn

05.01.2022 Premier Annastacia Palaszczuck has announced the Queensland border will also open to all of VIC from 1 December. Keep an eye out on the Queensland Health website for more details https://fal.cn/3bNfv #tourism #events #borders #covid19news #goodtogo

05.01.2022 Did you know small businesses represent more than 97% of all businesses in Queensland? They're the backbone of our economy, supporting jobs and communities across the state. So we're supporting them. Find out how https://fal.cn/3bX8v #qldbudget

05.01.2022 With the World Of Drones Congress on right now, we’re celebrating all things drones! We’re investing $14.5M to develop a drone flight test facility at Cloncurry Airport. It will be the first of its type in Australia! And The Boeing Company will be one of the first to trial drones at the facility. A great example of industry and government working together to set up Queensland as a world-leader in drone technology and application. ... Find out more about our Queensland Drones Strategy.: https://fal.cn/3bxrP #WoDaRC2020 #WoDaRC

04.01.2022 Are you a Queensland METS company? Have your say in the Austmine national survey before 18 September!

03.01.2022 A new #tourism campaign encouraging visitors to follow a self-guided trail that connects more than 70 wineries across the state launched today at @sirrometwines! The @VineAndShineTrail winds its way through Queensland’s wine regions and encourages visitors to discover new varietals found nowhere else in Australia! The trail is the centrepiece of the Venture In tourism campaign, funded by the Australian Government’s Export and Regional Wine Support Package and the Queenslan...d Government. The initiative is led by the Queensland Wine Industry Association with support from Wine Australia to support wine tourism in Queensland. This is a fantastic initiative for Queensland, encouraging visitors to discover our unique wine regions and cellar door experiences. Venture In will showcase Queensland wineries, the majority of which are small family-owned businesses, and help boost visitors to the region, encouraging them to stay longer and spend more. Find out more: http://ow.ly/lV5p50CpTiJ #VentureIn #VineAndShineTrail

03.01.2022 The festive season is finally upon us! If you're planning an event or activity to celebrate the end of 2020 make sure you do it in a COVID Safe way. Find out how with these tips and principles for COVID Safe events https://fal.cn/3bQzl

03.01.2022 Weve always been making it great in the Sunshine State. Now, its time for us to unite again as Queenslanders and help our businesses get back on their feet. Lets show our support for the products, services and experiences right here on our doorstep. And lets discover them together. #makeitgreatqld #buyqld #eatqld #goodtogo Check out these retro vibes from when we were making it great in the 80s! ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nZ66O9mJOc&feature=youtu.be See more

01.01.2022 Alisa Starkey is fusing AI, earth observation data and environmental #science to answer some of Queenslands most complex environmental questions. Shes not alone. Our states universities and innovative companies are consistently at the forefront of ground-breaking space #research and #technology. With innovative leaders like Alisa, there is a bright future for Queenslands #space industry. qld.gov.au/space