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Fascinating Facts About Queensland That You Should Know

Queensland is the second-largest state in Australia, spreading across about 1,729,742 square kilometres. As for the population, it is considered the third-most populous state in the country. Queensland is home to around 4.5 million people. It is located in the…

Nurturing Innovation: Brisbane’s First Tech Startup Hub

The capital of Queensland is one of the most thriving cities with a booming image of a tech hub. In the past few years, Brisbane has seen a sudden surge in the percentage of startups and IT companies that are…

Building Iconic Landmarks: Queensland’s First Skyscrapers

When you visit the sunshine state of Queensland in Australia you will see stunning natural landscapes and vibrant cities. Over the years, the state has witnessed remarkable urban development, including the construction of iconic skyscrapers that have become symbols of…

The Ultimate Timeline of Sunshine Coast Firsts –...

Sunshine Coast has an extensive history and has always been a prominent part of Queensland. Originally named Near North Coast, the city is the third largest metropolitan of the state. Back in 1820, this region was home to runaway convicts.…

The Ultimate Timeline of Sunshine Coast Firsts –...

Sunshine Coast is one of the most popular and populous cities of Queensland. The area is reckoned for its stunning coastline of scenic beaches, beautiful weather and friendly people. The city is also known for its great food, multiple tourist…

The First Inhabitants of Gold Coast

Did you know that the first inhabitants of the beautiful Gold Coast region in Queensland were the Aboriginal group, the Kombumerri? These first inhabitants spoke the Yugambeh language of the region and were hunters and gatherers by profession. The Kombumerri…

The Queensland First Home Owners’ Grant

The Queensland Government is known for always considering its people’s benefits, especially regarding housing. Therefore, it has Queensland First Home Owner’s Grant, an initiative to make owning their first home easier and quicker for the state’s residents. The grant was…

Historical Firsts and Milestones of Queensland Women

Women have contributed to the history of queensland  by doing several things for the first time and paving the way for today's young generation. Noting the contribution of these women is essential to celebrate their lives today and remember how they…

Queensland’s Remarkable Events & Firsts In Its 162...

Around 162 years ago, Queen Victoria signed the Letters Patent and made Queensland separate from New South Wales. The state has been a hub of political and social activities that make Queensland what it is today. It has witnessed numerous…

Important Firsts Of Queensland Electoral & Parliamentary History

Today the electorates and parliament in Queensland are important aspects of its governance. Since the first elections in 1860, the state has witnessed the occurrence of several events that changed history and led to the governance and elections in modern times. Let’s…

Queensland Achieves Its First Big Covid-19 Vaccine Milestone

In a happy turn of events, Queensland hit its first COVID-19 vaccine milestone on November 14th 2021, which the federal government had expected to achieve on November 19th. Since the start of the deadly pandemic in December 2019, Queensland, Victoria…

Gold Coast: Fun Facts about the Glitter Strip...

Gold Coast is one of the most popular areas of Queensland known for its beautiful beaches, laid-back lifestyle, and abundance of tourist places. Over the years, the golden strip has become home to numerous diverse communities and emerged as one…

Historical Timeline of Sunshine Coast, the Peri-Urban Area...

The third most populated area of Queensland, Sunshine Coast is a peri-urban, thriving, and popular zone. It touches the centre of Brisbane, the Coral Sea Coastline, Pelican Water, and Tewantin. Sunshine Coast is a popular place to live for Queenslanders…

The First Koala Sanctuary in Queensland and the...

The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is a popular attraction that draws people from different states of Australia and countries in the world. The sanctuary was opened in 1927 by Claude Reid also called as Cam. He and his family dedicated…

Queensland’s First and Only Woman Hanged to Death...

Until 1922, death by hanging was legal in Queensland for people had committed serious and gruesome crimes. The sentences were not passed with serious deliberation like today and sentencing criminals to a death by hanging was not uncommon. However, the…

Sir Robert George Wyndham Herbert: The First Premier...

In the year 1860, the first parliament of Queensland sat and the first elections were conducted. After the elections, the first premier of the state was appointed on 22nd may 1860, and it was Sir Robert George Wyndham Herbert. His…

Sir George Ferguson Bowen: The First Governor of...

From 10 December 1859 to 04 January1868, the governor of Queensland was Sir George Ferguson Bowen. The state needed a governor after Queen Victoria signed the Letters of Patent in 1859 approving the creation of Queensland as a colony and…

Things you can do at The Earliest and...

Do you know the Great Barrier Reef is the oldest coral reef system of the world, making it the first one in Queensland and the country? With a size that can fit about 70 million football fields, the reef is…

Cane Toads the First Invasive Species Introduced in...

Many times governments take ecological decisions to combat certain problems but these actions can cause serious and persisting problems. One such mistake made by the Australian government was introduction of cane toads in Northern Queensland in 1935. The toads were…

The Great Barrier Reef: Not Only Queensland’s but...

Queensland is popular for a lot of things but it is the most popular for The Great Barrier Reef. It is the largest coral reef system not only of Australia but the entire world. Tourists across the globe come here…

Most Fantastic Facts about Queensland Everyone Should Know!

Queensland is a wonderful state which was earlier a British colony and in the 1800s a part of New South Wales. Queensland has as a surprising and extensive history as it has a present. There are many things people of…

Explore Brisbane: Its History, Firsts, and More!

The capital city of Queensland, Brisbane is one of the most prominent places in Australia. It is the third most populated city in the country and reckoned for its high standard of living, thriving economy, and business/job opportunities. Along with…

Things that Happened for the First Time in...

Did you know the first recorded surfing rescue in Queensland happened in the year 1909? A group of young women were rescued at Greenmount Beach in Coolangatta by a team of surf lifesavers. In the hundred years from the millennium…

State Education in Queensland: The First Schools, Universities...

The state of Queensland today is reckoned for its versatile and excellent education options. Here the government has developed infrastructure and gathered resources to provide early childhood education, establish primary/secondary/special schools, college education and much more. Due to high development…

Is COVID-19 the First and Worst Pandemic Faced...

In modern times, COVID-19 is a pandemic that severely impacted the lived of people not only in Queensland but the entire continent of Australia. As of the first week of March a total of 1,342 were reported and the number…

Ten Firsts of the 1800s That Contributed to...

Since the Europeans first laid eyes on Queensland in the 1600s, the state has witnessed many things like initially being part of New South Wales colony, getting its name after Queen Victoria and much more. Today, it is one of…

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Queensland is the second-largest state in Australia, spreading across about 1,729,742 square kilometres. As for the population, it is considered the third-most populous state in the country. Queensland is home to around 4.5 million people. It is located in the…

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The capital of Queensland is one of the most thriving cities with a booming image of a tech hub. In the past few years, Brisbane has seen a sudden surge in the percentage of startups and IT companies that are…

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Queensland is the second-largest state in Australia, spreading across about 1,729,742 square kilometres. As for the population, it is considered the third-most populous state in…

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The capital of Queensland is one of the most thriving cities with a booming image of a tech hub. In the past few years, Brisbane…

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When you visit the sunshine state of Queensland in Australia you will see stunning natural landscapes and vibrant cities. Over the years, the state has…

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