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Bushfires threaten tourist areas on Australia's Fraser Island
The fires have razed nearly half of the island, which is a world heritage listed for its tropical rain forests and sand dunes.
Wed Dec 02 2020
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MOTAC urges motorcycle groups to help promote tourism spots
Motorcycle convoy groups have been urged to assist the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) in promoting domestic tourism with content creations when visiting tourist areas.
Fri Aug 28 2020
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Police, military to step up joint security patrols - Najib
However, the Prime Minister says this is not an emergency declaration but merely to increase the level of preparedness to reassure the public that their safety is secured.
Tue Jan 19 2016
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Australia counts cost of Christmas bushfires, flames rage on
Firefighters struggled on Saturday to contain out of control bushfires that have destroyed dozens of homes in one of Australia's leading tourist areas.
Sat Dec 26 2015