NRL Magic Round to stay in Brisbane in 2022 but after that itâs anyoneâs game
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The Queensland government has secured the NRL Magic Round for one more year, but itâs facing a fight to keep the event in Brisbane after that.
The Magic Round, which sees every NRL match of the round played in Brisbane across one weekend, was first held in 2019, when it was considered a great success, generating more than $20 million for the local economy as thousands of visitors travelled in from interstate.
The NRL Magic Round will return to Brisbane again in 2022 in an agreed deal expected to pump more than $20m into the economy with a call for negotiations.
Minister for Tourism Industry Development and Innovation and Minister for Sport The Honourable Stirling Hinchliffe
Australia’s largest high wire park, built specifically for junior adventurers, has opened on the Sunshine Coast.
Member for Nicklin Rob Skelton said the Palaszczuk Government had backed TreeTop Challenge Junior Adventure Park with $500,000 from the Growing Tourism Infrastructure Fund.
“TreeTop Challenge Junior Adventure Park is a great addition to the Sunshine Coast’s growing line up visitor attractions,” Mr Skelton said.
“The Sunshine Coast has always been a family-friendly destination with a relaxed holiday lifestyle and outdoor experiences that everybody can enjoy.
“With more than 50 adventures to keep pint-sized explorers and their families engaged and entertained, they will want to return again and again.
Minister for Tourism Industry Development and Innovation and Minister for Sport The Honourable Stirling Hinchliffe
Outback Queensland’s iconic Masters golf event has sold out a month before tee-off in a boost for outback tourism.
Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said more than 1000 players from across Australia would compete in the Outback Queensland Masters which begins on June 19 at Biloela.
“Major events are an important part of the Palaszczuk Government’s economic recovery plan,” Mr Hinchliffe said.
“Events like the Masters not only fill local fairways, they deliver extra cash for local businesses and support Outback jobs.
“The Palaszczuk Government has partnered with Golf Australia to develop the Outback Masters and promote the region’s world-class visitor experiences.
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