Queensland

When overseas tourists come to tropical Queensland in Australia, they often think of the Great Barrier Reef in northern Queensland or the Gold Coast in southern Queensland first.

As if Queensland, Australia hasn't had enough with 75% of the state flooded recently, including the capital Brisbane and several large regional centers. Now a massive tropical cyclone is going to hit the area between Cairns and Townsville tonight.

The rain has not stopped in South East Queensland making some roads impassable. Floods in this region are nowhere near as severe as central and western parts of the state, but effects are being felt in suburban and city areas.

Torrential rains for weeks in December have left many towns and cities awash with flood waters, isolated by road and rail. Some airports are closed and the Army is using Blackhawk helicopters to evacuate entire towns and drop supplies to others.

Palm Cove is among Australia's premier, paradise beach locations. The beaches here offer warm tropical water all year round, and silky sandy beach fronts with majestic Palm trees.

While Cairns gets most of the international visitor attention, Townsville boasts one of the best dive sites in Australia, luring adventure travellers to visit this sleep coastal town.

Beaches in Queensland, Australia are wonderful to explore, on and off season, here's some of the more accessible ones to visit.

I have family on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia, that I visit every year. And if you were to pick somewhere in Australia to go on vacation, this should be it.

Letters I've written to my local newspaper, The Cairns Post, in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.

Australia is the world's smallest continent but has many opportunities for teachers who want to live there and travel the country as well. One of the highest demanded positions in Australia is for Teaching English as a Foreign Language teachers.

Queensland has scenic countrysides from mountains to tropical rain forests.

The Queensland ringtail lives in groups. Its shelter differs based on the area it lives in. Individuals in the north nest and sleep in tree holes while those in the south nest in a drey, similar to that which squirrels nest in.

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Some of my fondest childhood memories are of Dad piling us into the back of the old Ford and heading north on a road trip from Brisbane via Gladstone, Mackay,Townsville and eventually tropical Cairns. The enjoyment was not just in the destination,

Queensland's beaches rank right up the top with the best beaches in the world, with visitors flocking from every direction to enjoy the long white coastal stretches and shimmering waters. From Coolangatta through to Daintree in the far north

Walking the Queensland Trails offers some of the most picturesque bushwalking experiences in Australia.There is such a diversity of walks to choose in SE Qld with wide coastlines, rainforests, waterfalls, mountains and vast plains all within driving distance from Brisbane.

Queensland Australia has been experiencing very serious drought conditions for some time now. Due to this, effective November 1st, 2006 the state of Queensland was issued with Level 4 water restrictions.

When most think Australia, they think Sydney. Sidney has it's own appeal don't get me wrong but some of the areas of Queensland are definitely worth a gander. This article will point out some Queensland attractions.

Diving in Australia is a unique experience especially if you know the best diving spots.

It has long been know that laser printers emit small-particle air pollution. Australian scientists have now claimed that these printer pollutants can have harmful effects on your health.

Australia has made quite a few headlines in the CleanTech / Environmental industries recently, both from investments and policy changes perspectives. Can Australia really become an influential party in this future industry?

The current environment is also highly favourable for importers, with Australian Dollar trading above USD $1.00, importers can achieve much higher net profits than exporters in today's market.

A day by day journey into the beginning of the last century.

The Sunshine Coast is known as the crowning glory of the Queensland Coast.

The old saying, "As pretty as a postcard" is a perfect description of Maleny. It's no wonder that so many postcards have been printed from photographs of Maleny and its surrounds.

Looking for a beach holiday in Australia? Consider Cotton Tree on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Is there a better beach location for a holiday in Australia?

Read these ten interesting facts about freshwater Australian rainbowfish and their care.

Australia's fully-developed market economy and strengths in the agricultural and mining sectors make it an attractive country for trading with the United States. When setting up an import or export business with Australia, here's what you need to know.

Australia's strong economy and ease of importing and exporting to the port make it an attractive destination for many U.S.-based companies exporting to the region. Here are some important tips for starting a successful exporting business with Australia.

This article is an in-depth guide to the top ten cheapest vacation destinations in Australia.

There is no country in the world that delights as much as Australia does. Here are some ten must see and must do places and activities to be seen and enjoyed in Australia.

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