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Funding secured for more Outback excursions

During Tourism Week at the DestinationQ conference, $2.4 million was announced to continue the Outback Education Experience school programs. (Tourism Queensland)

The Crisafulli Government has confirmed a major investment in tourism and education programs that will have significant flow-on benefits for […]

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