The Queensland Government has refused to create a new nightly bed tax for tourists. The room levy was proposed by the mayors of Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns, and Whitsundays. The Queensland ...

Sky News host Caleb Bond questions why Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate is pushing for a “bed tax” to fund tourist infrastructure when it will make it “more expensive” to visit the region.

Parliamentary Affairs and Labour & Employment Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan performed the groundbreaking ceremony for a new 100-bed Civil Hospital in Shillai. The project, with an estimated cost of ...

They acknowledged there would be criticism, with the Queensland Hotels Association on record as being opposed to bed taxes. Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has also written to the government.

Don't miss out on the headlines from QLD News. Followed categories will be added to My News. A “modest’’, opt-in visitor levy was a fairer way to distribute the costs of the tourism industry ...

Several Hall of Fame NFL players have expressed support for the controversial "Tush Push" play. The play, which involves offensive players pushing the ball carrier from behind, is expected to be ...