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Queensland
Questions about the Australian state of Queensland, on the east coast of the continent.
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What name did the aboriginal named the daintree?
The Daintree rainforest is known as "Kuku Yalanji" or "Djabugay" by the Aboriginal people whose traditional lands encompass the area. The Kuku Yalanji people have a deep spiritual connection to the land, which is reflected in their language and cultural practices. The rainforest is one of the oldest ecosystems in the world, and its significance is deeply rooted in the traditions and stories of the Aboriginal communities.
Brisbane was originally established for the worst kinds of criminals for the free settlers in the NSW area didn't want them staying there. It was also partially because that NSW was getting a bit too crowded.
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Brisbane was not founded for the worst criminals from New South Wales, as the region where Brisbane was established was still part of NSW. Also, the free settlers of the Sydney region had no influence at all on whether the worst criminals were kept. In fact, Newcastle and Port Arthur (Van Diemen's Land) were where the worst convicts were sent.
John Oxley was sent north to find a suitable settlement to establish a new penal colony because the aim of the British authorities was to establish a presence on the northern, southern and western points of Australia in order to prevent the French from claiming any part of the continent.
The colony of the Moreton Bay District was founded in 1824 when Oxley arrived at Redcliffe with a crew and 29 convicts. The settlement was established at Humpybong, but abandoned less than a year later when the main settlement was moved 30km away, to the Brisbane River. This became Brisbane. It was established for both convicts and free settlers.
The Tweed River is about 149 km South of brisbane. or about 2 hours 15 minuters by car.
Are there gold class village cinemas in Queensland?
Yes. Gold Class cinemas can be found at:
- Mt Gravatt, Brisbane
- Indooroopilly, Brisbane
- Chermside, Brisbane
- Pacific Fair, Gold Coast
- Robina, Gold Coast
What activities can you do in the wet tropics of Queensland?
In the Wet Tropics of Queensland, visitors can explore lush rainforests through guided walks and hikes, such as those in the Daintree National Park. Adventure seekers can go zip-lining or take scenic cable car rides over the canopy. Additionally, the area offers opportunities for wildlife spotting, river cruises, and visiting stunning waterfalls. Snorkeling and diving at the Great Barrier Reef are also popular activities nearby.
What rivers are in the gulf country of Queensland?
* Norman River * Mitchell River * Calvert River * Gilbert River * Mcarthur River * Flinders River * Leichhardt River * Alexandra River
Where is Armadale in Queensland?
There is no town or suburb called Armadale in Queensland.
Armadale is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, and there is also a suburb named Armadale in Melbourne, Victoria.
There is a small city called Armidale in the New England region of New South Wales.
What is the sunshine state of northern Australia?
The question proceeds from a false assumption. There is actually no "Sunshine State" of northern Australia.
The Australian state with the nickname of "Sunshine State" is Queensland, but it is not regarded as being in any part of Australia known as 'northern Australia'. Queensland takes up the entire northeastern quadrant of the continent, but it is not regarded as a 'northern state' by Australians.
What is the definition of long service leave in Queensland Australia?
Long service leave in Queensland and the other states of Australia refers to a period of time when workers are entitled to a period of about ten weeks' paid holiday, due to their "long service" in one partocular place of employment. The standard is to be awarded this time after ten years of service, but Enterprise bargaining arrangements within individual companies mean the amount of time may vary anywhere from eight year on.
What is the distance in kilometers between Toowoomba and Townsville Queensland?
From Townsville to Toowoomba is a distance of 1400 km. Travelling time is an estimated 16 hours, without breaks.
How long does it take to drive from Brisbane to Pittsworth?
Depending upon your starting point in Brisbane, it would take around two hours to drive to Pittsworth.
How many hours should it take to drive from Melbourne to the Gold Coast?
The distance from Melbourne's CBD (Victoria) to the Gold Coast (Surfer's Paradise, which is a popular place on the Gold Coast), Queensland, travelling through Sydney and up the NSW coast, is 1710km. Actual travelling time is about 21 hours, not including rest breaks, so would best be travelled over three days.
Travelling the inland route, via Dubbo, is virtually the same distance and travelling time.
What is the distance in kilometres from simla to katra?
The distance between Shimla and Katra is approximately 393km.
The climate along Australia's Sunshine Coast is?
The climate on the Sunshine Coast varies from year to year of late. Summers are usually within the 30s (degrees celcius) with quite high humidity. Occasionally there are 40 degree plus days, though not often. Winters are not very cold usually, with temperatures up into the high teens and low 20s, though some areas do record below 0 degree night time temperatures at times.
How far is Tugun from Brisbane?
From Brisbane CBD to Tugun is a distance of 95 km. Outside of peak hour traffic, the trip takes around an hour.
What places are 217 km from Brisbane?
To the north, Maryborough lies about 217 km from Beisbane.
217 km west of Brisbane is the small cotton producing town of Cecil Plains.
Millmerran is another small town around 217-220 km southwest of Brisbane.
Does Brisbane Australia reside on the ocean?
Brisbane is a seaside capital, like all of Australia's state capitals. It was built on the banks of the Brisbane River, which has its mouth in Moreton Bay, and many suburbs are located directly on the bay.
What 2 countries make up most of the gold coast?
The term "Gold Coast" primarily refers to the coastal region of Ghana in West Africa, which was historically known for its gold resources. However, if you are referring to the Gold Coast in Australia, it is predominantly located in Queensland. Thus, the two countries most associated with the term "Gold Coast" would be Ghana and Australia, depending on the context.
Where is Buderim in Queensland?
Aprox 90 kilometer to the north of Brisbane.
Follow the M1 direction sunshine coast take the exit that goes on the "70"
if you are there, go to bachofen for good food.
Are the beach scenes filmed at Surfers Paradise in H20?
Some of the beach scenes for earlier series of H20 may have been filmed at Surfer's Paradise, but the most recent series have had the beach scenes filmed further south, at Miami Beach.
Kuranda is located in far north Queensland , just 25 kilometres from cairns
Is Matt bowen in the Queensland state of origin team?
Matthew Jeremy Bowen (born March 9th, 1982) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. An Australia international and Queensland State of Origin representative fullback, he played in the National Rugby League for Australian club, the North Queensland Cowboys, with whom he set the club's record for most matches, and in the Super League for English club, the Wigan Warriors. Bowen was the NRL's top try-scorer in the 2005 and 2007 seasons. Former Queensland and Australian captain Darren Lockyer has called Bowen a "little freak", citing his skills and dynamism. Two-time premiership winning coach Phil Gould remarked in 2005 that he was a "modern-day icon of the game", saying that "Bowen has unique football instincts. He performs the difficult with ease and some of his feats have redefined what we once believed to be impossible."
