Tourism hotspots despair as borders stay closed

Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast is hoping to restart its tourism industry soon

Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast is hoping to restart its tourism industry soon Source: AAP

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Queensland has flagged border closures with southern states until at least September due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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