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Travel Guide to Queensland, Australia
Culturedie-presse5d ago

Travel Guide to Queensland, Australia

A travel feature explores Queensland, Australia, highlighting activities like kayaking in Brisbane's new city center and exploring the Great Barrier Reef.

Fatal Shark Attack Off Australia's Queensland Coast
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Fatal Shark Attack Off Australia's Queensland Coast

A 39-year-old man died after a shark attack off Australia's Great Barrier Reef, near Queensland's Cassowary Coast, apparently while spearfishing. This marks the third fatal shark incident in the country this year and the second deadly attack in Australian waters within a week.

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Great Barrier Reef calling: Chinese tourists make Australia a Lunar New Year hotspot

China’s travel industry is expecting a sharp increase in visitors to Australia during this month’s extended Lunar New Year holiday, as millions of tourists fan out across the world for a nine-day break. Industry insiders said the lure of wine, seafood, nature and flexible small-group itineraries was driving interest in the island country. Australia is projected to attract “the most travellers from China” during the break, with bookings likely to more than double over last year’s total, according...