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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

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


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By Peggy Giakoumelos

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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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