Farming and Agriculture Groups have all come out swinging following Labor’s last minute de-rail of the amended Backpacker tax compromise. Peak Horticulture body, Growcom has described the moves in the senate as “A Nightmare” for growers, while AgForce says it’s time to vote the 15% tax in and get … [Read more...]
Backpacker Tax Back Flip – Again
Yet another chapter is to be written in the on-going Backpacker Tax saga as the stress for famers and the hospitality industry is set to continue. In a Labor led ambush the Senate voted down the Government compromise of a 15% rate for the tax, insisting instead on 10.5%. Just two days ago, the … [Read more...]
Backpacker tax: 15 per cent A win for Common Sense
Peak horticulture body, Growcom has joined the list of industry bodies welcoming the Backpacker Tax Compromise announced today, saying the Federal Government’s proposal to set the backpacker tax rate at 15 per cent as a win for common sense. Growcom Chief Advocate Rachel Mackenzie says that 15 … [Read more...]
Katter is the Unhappy Backpacker Chappie
The Ping Pong Backpacker Tax Bill which keeps bouncing between the Lower House and the senate, will be the unravelling of rural support for the coalition and farmer groups says member for Kennedy Bob Katter. Mr Katter has joined Tasmanian Senator Jackie Lambie in rejecting the bill in its current … [Read more...]
Outback tourism awards a winner for Roma Saleyards tour leaders
Windorah’s community centre was packed to the rafters on Saturday night where our very own Roma Saleyards Tour Leaders won the award for the Outstanding Contribution by a volunteer group. 175 tourism operators, local government representatives and industry bodies from around the state glammed … [Read more...]
QANTAS Founders Museum Restaurant gets Hall of Fame Award
Qantas Founders Museum’s McGinness’ Restaurant has been inducted into the Tourism Hall of Fame at the 2016 Outback Queensland Tourism Awards Ceremony held in Windorah at the weekend. McGinness’ Restaurant, which is situated within the Qantas Founders Museum precinct was inducted into the Outback … [Read more...]
SNEAK PEAK!!
Here it is…The signwriting just completed. It’s the A330-300 that will leave Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport, Toowoomba, this Sunday for the first international passenger flight to China. The flight is a charter flight for Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise destined for Shanghai. The jet … [Read more...]
Samsung Galaxy Note7 ban on Rex flights
If you’re planning on jumping on a Rex flight, then ditch the SAMSUNG Galaxy phone- if you haven’t already- They’re now banned on all Rex flights. The Airline says, effective immediately, the Samsung Galaxy Note7 device is prohibited for carriage on board and the ban covers both the original and … [Read more...]
Waltzing Matilda Centre Boost
An $8 million injection of Federal Government funds has given the rebuilding of the Waltzing Matilda Centre in Winton a massive boost. The funds flow to the project as part of the Stronger Regions program funding. Minister for Regional Development Senator Fiona Nash says the funding are part … [Read more...]
Long Weekend- Drive Easy With Care
As we head into the long weekend, the last for the year and the end of school holidays with the October long weekend approaching, Acting Main Roads and Road Safety Minister Leeanne Enoch has urged Queenslanders to be extra cautious on the roads. “Queensland’s road toll is already at 177 – and I … [Read more...]
