Victoria has recorded a further 10 coronavirus cases and seven deaths in the past 24 hours. “Ekka strawberry sundaes tell a great story about Queensland produce, and about Queenslanders supporting each other,” Mr Furner said. ... Aussies capture an unforgettable 2020 in photos 2 hours ago. This is due to the worldwide Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and Australia’s public gathering restrictions that are currently in place. Here's what that means for the people who live with it, tourism industry earlier this week on ABC Radio Brisbane. “Just as our bush communities and farming families inspire us with their resilience the RNA will work tirelessly to ensure the 2021 Ekka is the biggest and best yet. Brisbane residents have landed a long weekend in August as the Ekka public holiday moves to a Friday to help the tourism industry. It was previously cancelled in 1919 due to the Spanish Flu epidemic and in 1942 when the grounds were used as a …

2020 Royal Queensland Show Cancelled. "People's Day will become People's Long Weekend and we do this with the support of the RNA [Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland]," Ms Palaszczuk said.

The Common Good has found a way to bring the Ekka Strawberry Sundae straight to you! Ms Palaszczuk said it would be a one-off move. You can find your Ekka Sundaes for purchase on specified dates through the following retail locations. “We thank the people of Queensland for their support of Ekka, and we look forward to bringing the community together once again to celebrate the country coming to city as planning now starts on the 2021 Show.”. Get more news like this delivered straight to your inbox! As this city’s family radio station, we see ourselves as having a commitment and responsibility to our listeners to broadcast ENGAGING radio content that ADDS VALUE and is SUITABLE for the entire family…… which makes 96five so different across the FM dial. With Ekka 2020 cancelled, this means there’ll be no Strawberry Sundaes this year … or does it? 96five Family Radio is proudly supported by. Across Ekka week, at retail sites all over Brisbane, the famous Ekka Strawberry Sundaes will be available for purchase! Plus update on Ekka beef competitions.
This is their story in 10 charts, 2020 is bringing a new wave of psychosis. “Over the past 144 years, the Brisbane Showgrounds have been used to help the community in times of need, including being used as a treatment centre in 1918 for those suffering from Spanish Influenza to an evacuation centre for those impacted by the devastation of the 2011 Brisbane floods. 9 April, 2020 – The Ekka has been called off this year in the best interests of public health. "The RNA fully supports moving the traditional Ekka Show Day holiday this year to create a one-off long weekend in a show of support for our tourism industry," he said. “We are also very mindful of our farming families who rely on events like the Ekka that not just showcase and reward the best of the best, but also provide much needed respite and highlight the many challenges they face such as drought. "This year I call on everyone from the city to go to the bush, go to the beach, or have a break and support our tourism industry. It’s just the third time in the Ekka’s 143-year history that the show has been cancelled. “It was also important to decide on the Ekka now as many exhibitors and competitors spend months preparing for the show and getting entries ready plus the hundreds of volunteers who give so generously of their time each year, many of whom take annual leave. Exclusive. Please note: Due to the new COVID-19 situation in southern regions of Brisbane, the pop-up program is under daily review, and is subject to change. "Since we cannot have the Ekka as we usually do, it is wonderful that People's Day can help our fellow Queenslanders across our rural, regional, and coastal tourism areas.".

AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). “While the gates won’t open this August, we have programs running throughout the year educating the public on the important role agriculture plays in their everyday lives and helping bridge the city country divide.
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