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Spare a thought for the volunteers at schoolies: Minister
Sun 11 Nov 07 at 07:00 AM

Spare a thought for the volunteers at schoolies: Minister

Spare a thought for the army of 1200 volunteers who will be looking after the safety and well-being of school leavers at schoolies events, Community and Youth Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr said

SPENCE URGES SCHOOLIES NOT TO BECOME A STATISTIC
Sun 11 Nov 07 at 07:00 AM

SPENCE URGES SCHOOLIES NOT TO BECOME A STATISTIC

Police Minister Judy Spence is urging all school leavers to look after themselves and their mates, as they head to end of year celebrations on the Gold Coast, and around the state

Australia Zoo and Gold Coast theme park visionary honoured
Sat 10 Nov 07 at 10:00 PM

Australia Zoo and Gold Coast theme park visionary honoured

Australia Zoo and Warner Village Theme Parks CEO John Menzies were honoured at the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards 2007 presented by Queensland Airports Limited in Townsville this evening, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said.

Far North wins the most categories of the Queensland Tourism Awards
Sat 10 Nov 07 at 10:00 PM

Far North wins the most categories of the Queensland Tourism Awards

Six Far North Queensland tourism operators won their categories at the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards 2007 – more than any other region - and the Gab Tutui Cultural Centre was inducted into the Hall of Fame, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said

Hamilton Island Conventions wins Queensland tourism gong
Sat 10 Nov 07 at 10:00 PM

Hamilton Island Conventions wins Queensland tourism gong

Hamilton Island Conventions won the Meetings and Business Tourism category of the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards 2007 held in Townsville this evening, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced

Mackay operator makes finals at Queensland Tourism Awards
Sat 10 Nov 07 at 10:00 PM

Mackay operator makes finals at Queensland Tourism Awards

The Sarina Sugar Shed made the finals of the prestigious 2007 Queensland Tourism Awards presented in Townsville tonight, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said

Fraser Coast operator makes finals at Tourism Awards
Sat 10 Nov 07 at 10:00 PM

Fraser Coast operator makes finals at Tourism Awards

The Fraser Coast South Burnett Tourism Whales Hervey Bay marketing campaign made the finals of the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards 2007 presented tonight in Townsville

Bundaberg Rum Bondstore recognised in tourism awards
Sat 10 Nov 07 at 10:00 PM

Bundaberg Rum Bondstore recognised in tourism awards

Bundaberg Rum Bondstore was recognised with two Directions Awards for its high quality entries in the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards 2007 presented by Queensland Airports Limited in Townsville this evening, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said

Four Sunshine Coast operators win Queensland Tourism Awards
Sat 10 Nov 07 at 10:00 PM

Four Sunshine Coast operators win Queensland Tourism Awards

Four Sunshine Coast tourism operators won their categories at the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards 2007 held in Townsville this evening, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced

Two Outback operators honoured at Queensland Tourism Awards
Sat 10 Nov 07 at 10:00 PM

Two Outback operators honoured at Queensland Tourism Awards

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

Brisbane tourism operators honoured at State awards
Sat 10 Nov 07 at 10:00 PM

Brisbane tourism operators honoured at State awards

Two tourism operators in the Brisbane region won their categories in the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards 2007 held in Townsville this evening, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced

Five Gold Coast operators honoured at Queensland Tourism Awards
Sat 10 Nov 07 at 10:00 PM

Five Gold Coast operators honoured at Queensland Tourism Awards

Four Gold Coast tourism operators won their categories and theme park visionary and stalwart John Menzies was honoured for his outstanding contribution at the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards 2007 held in Townsville this evening, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced