Tag Archive for Queensland

The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Success for Toowoomba and Region

The first ever month-long program of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, a change from the traditional 10-day event, has reaped significant rewards for Toowoomba and the surrounding region. Chair of the Toowoomba Regional Council Environment and Community Services Committee Cr James O’Shea said data from Tourism and Events Queensland showed more than $22 million in…

Andersens – Project Green

Andersens, an Australian based flooring and interior decor company, is the brand behind 100 000 trees that are now greening the planet. The company was founded in the late 1950s in the town of Gatton in Queensland. “We believe environmental credibility should be assessed like a silent movie. Words matter far less than actions. So,…

Nickelodeon, Network 10 and Screen Australia Announce Taylor’s Island

Nickelodeon International and ViacomCBS-owned Network 10 today announced their first-ever partnership with the greenlight of Taylor’s Island (working title). Produced by Fremantle, with major production investment from Screen Australia, the new original live-action series will premiere across Nickelodeon channels around the world, beginning early 2022. As part of the agreement, Nordic Entertainment Group is also…

Circus of Illusion Coming to QPAC

Welcome to the spectacular world of sequins, sawdust and magic – Circus of Illusion, playing April 11 and 12 in the Concert Hall at QPAC. The pure spectacle of death defying escapes, mind-blowing illusions, mime and magic, as well as the incredible costumes, will keep you on the edge of your seat. It’s the show…

2020 NRL Magic Round Headed to Brisbane

More than 50,000 rugby league fans are expected to travel to Brisbane for the second ever Magic Round, to be held on the May long weekend. Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones said the NRL’s hottest tickets on its 2020 footy calendar would be released for sale this week before the city comes alive with…

Beware of Asbestos in Bush fire Damaged Homes

Residents returning to bush fire damaged homes warned to be aware of asbestos dangers. NSW and Queensland residents returning to homes and properties damaged by recent catastrophic bushfires are being warned of the risk of stirring up deadly asbestos fibres as they sift through damaged or destroyed homes. The Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia has…

Smart Ticketing for Brisbane’s Central Station

Queensland’s new $371 million Smart Ticketing system is in the fast lane with an express gates trial at Brisbane’s Central Station. The express gates trial at the station will provide valuable insights into how customers use the gates and how they can be more effective in the future with the Palaszczuk Government’s plan for a…