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Dinosaur based tourism is expected to grow in outback Queensland as the State Government commits close to $500,000 over three years.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the government would use the funding to develop a road map to growing dinosaur tourism, which would help to boost the region’s tourism industry in years to come.
“Outback Queensland is one of the best places in the world to have a dinosaur experience,” she said.
“Some of Australia’s most significant dinosaur discoveries have been made in Queensland in recent years.
“We want to capitalise on demand for unique tourism experiences in the future – that’s what our road map will help us achieve.
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The Palaszczuk Government will deliver close to half a million dollars over three years to deliver a roadmap to grow dinosaur tourism across outback Queensland.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the roadmap would help to boost the region’s tourism industry in years to come – supporting the state’s economic recovery plan.
The Premier outback Queensland had a rich history of fossils and palaeontology which had spurred the development of numerous attractions in the region over the years.
“Outback Queensland is one of the best places in the world to have a dinosaur experience,” the Premier said.
“Some of Australia’s most significant dinosaur discoveries have been made in Queensland in recent years.
Google Maps loses town, outback mayor loses patience with wayward navigation app
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Robyn Mackenzie checks Google Maps in the outback town of Eromanga.
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If you re driving in parts of outback Queensland, it is probably best not to listen to the authoritative voice on Google Maps, warn the mayors of several regional towns.
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Outback mayors implore locals and visitors to not trust Google Maps
The south-west Queensland town of Eromanga appeared 85km north of its actual location for almost two weeks
Google Street View is more than 10 years behind the times in many outback towns