In the sweltering Mareeba heat, Fernando Hernandez bends over furrows of dirt and pushes papaya plants into the ground. Key points: An influx of job-seeking backpackers has arrived in the country Flooding rain in southern states is pushing working holiday makers north to Queensland Some businesses are fully staffed for the first time in nearly three years, but others are …
Queensland's tourism sector says the industry appears to be bouncing back, after a bumper Easter school holiday period. Key points: 70,000 flew to Cairns over Easter school holiday period Authorities say Port Douglas hotels are at 90 per cent occupancy The tourism industry says a shortage of hospitality workers is a concern More than 70,000 people flew into the tourism-reliant …