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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In only its second staging the Outback Queensland Masters has sold out.
The achievement of selling out a month before tee-off across all six events comes after the inaugural 2019 event was awarded the Australia’s Best New Event at the 2020 Australian Event Awards.
Luke Bates, Golf Australia State Manager – QLD, was thrilled that so many people had signed up for the 2021 event, which will visit six towns across Outback Queensland.
“The host golf courses and their members will provide such a unique experience for all participants, we are extremely excited to see a great mix of players from across Australia converge to Outback Queensland in June and July,’’ he said.
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One of west Queensland’s most important sources of water will receive a $1.2 million upgrade to provide essential water to surrounding communities.
The Queensland Premier committed the funding to Longreach Regional Council to complete emergency repairs to the Isisford Weir.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said water was the most important resource, particularly in agricultural communities in west Queensland.
“We know that to rebuild our economy, we must invest in new infrastructure and safeguard our water supply – that’s what [this] announcement is all about,” she said.
“I asked the Mayor what his number one concern was for Longreach and he said the Weir.
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The Palaszczuk Government will deliver more than $1 million to support the Longreach Regional Council to complete emergency repairs on one of west Queensland’s most important sources of water.
While in Longreach holding regional Cabinet today, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced $1.2 million to repair the Isisford Weir.
“Water is our most important resource, particularly in proud agricultural communities here in West Queensland,” the Premier said.
“We know that to rebuild our economy, we must invest in new infrastructure and safeguard our water supply – that’s what today’s announcement is all about.
“I asked the Mayor what his number one concern was for Longreach and he said the Weir.
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