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Bonza launch for regional tourism

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A NEW era in Queensland tourism and aviation has launched with Bonza starting flights to and from 17 destinations, nine in regional Queensland, including Cairns and the Southern Great Barrier Reef.

Bonza’s first Queensland flight took off from Sunshine Coast Airport for the Whitsundays this week.

Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment Cameron Dick said Bonza’s launch was an important day for Queensland.

“This is a great day for Queensland tourism,” the Treasurer said.

“This is good news for Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton and the Whitsundays.”

Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said Bonza was a welcome addition to Queensland tourism’s domestic recovery.

“Bonza’s launch follows a strong festive season for domestic tourism in Queensland with holidaymakers generating more than $3 billion for the State’s visitor economy,” Mr Hinchliffe said.

“As a low-cost airline, Bonza has terrific potential to boost intra and interstate arrivals to world-famous destinations, including the Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, the Southern Great Barrier Reef, Central Queensland and the north.

“Aviation is critical to tourism in Queensland, with Bonza’s formula for affordable, direct flights set to be welcomed by travellers and regional tourism operators alike.

“These services are part of a Bonza, a new era of convenience for visitors exploring Queensland’s world-class visitor experi-

Council News

Rates notices issued

Council has issued its half-yearly rates notices with a due date of Wednesday 22 February

A variety of convenient online and phone payment options are available, including: n Via the Online Self Service payment page on Council’s website. For multiple properties, use the shopping cart facility n Payment by credit card can be made by phone via BPoint on 1300 276 468 using biller code 49346 and the assessment number on the rates notice n Bpay n Mailed cheque or money order n Direct debit arrangements.

For more information contact Council’s customer service team on 1300 692 247.

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Services to the Sunshine Coast Airport and regional cities, including Gladstone, Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Mackay, Whitsunday Coast, Cairns, Toowoomba Wellcamp and Townsville, are predicted by Bonza to inject $86 million into the regional Queensland economy during the airline’s first year of operation.

Bonza CEO Tim Jordan said Bonza would connect communities, make air travel accessible and stimulate new tourism markets with a focus on regional Australia.

“Our initial route map includes 17 destinations and 27 routes –93 per cent of which are not currently served by any other airline and 96 per cent of which currently have no low-cost carrier,” Mr Jordan said.

“In addition, nine of our 17 initial destinations are in regional Queensland and include Gladstone, Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Mackay, Whitsunday Coast, Cairns, Toowoomba Wellcamp and Townsville.

“Our route map is just the beginning, and our plans are laid out for growth.”

Improvement works

The My Cairns app has been designed to make it easier for residents to go about their lives.

The app brings together events at all Council venues, as well as many ticketed and community events, in one place. Download the app to also receive notifications, such as bin night reminders and the next green waste drop off day.

And if you’ve got a problem to report – from a pothole to a fallen tree – you can take a pic and send it straight to us.

The free My Cairns app is available for both Apple and Android devices from the relevant app stores.

Grafton St and Digger St, Cairns North: Geotechnical investigations. Expect temporary lane closures.

Hutchings St, Bungalow: Water main replacement. Traffic control where required.

Oleander St, Holloways Beach: Water main and pavement renewal between Cassia St and Caribbean St. Temporary road closures.

Pease St, Edge Hill: Kerb and channel renewal between Greenslopes St and Glenlea St. Temporary lane closures.

Rose St, Westcourt: New shared path construction at the corner of Earl St.

Vasey Esplanade, Trinity Beach: New footpath construction south of the Trinity Beach Tavern from Monday. Temporary lane closures.

For a full list of works visit our website.

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