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Latest News

To keep up to date with what is happening in the outdoor community, QORF produces a regular newsletter that is distributed extensively throughout Queensland. Other current and archived stories can be found below.




Study first to prove bush-ed gives teenagers huge advantage
A new Australian study shows teenagers exposed to outdoor education programs develop real life skills that give them a huge advantage over others as...


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Subsidised Training for the Outdoor Sector in Queensland
In response to a growing need for our sector to hold professional qualifications, and to assist those who live and work in rural and regional...




Maroochy's New River Trail a Shore Thing
Media Release The Sunshine Coast has a new drawcard to add to its world famous beaches and hinterland - a scenic river trail linking the...




The Review of Risk Management and Safety in the Adventure and Outdoor Commercial Sectors in New Zealand 2009/10 FINAL REPORT June 2010
Excerpts from the Executive...




Time for a Change in Outdoor Learning
This research report, produced by the English Outdoor Council suggests they now...


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QORF Policy Proposal for the 2010 National Election
The Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation (QORF) is the peak industry body representing the outdoor recreation industry in Queensland. Based on...




100km of Brisbane Valley Rail trail opens Saturday July 31
The Esk Multicultural Festival on Saturday 31 July will double as a celebration of a significant milestone for the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail – the...




The Drumley Walk
Curious about local culture, community and personal growth? The Drumley Walk urges you to take...




Forestry Plantations Queensland Sold
On May 18, the Queensland Government announced the sale of Forestry Plantations Queensland (FPQ) to Hancock Queensland Plantations Limited (Hancock...




Draft Queensland Greenspace Strategy
The Draft Queensland Greenspace...


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Brisbane Valley Rail Trail - Toogoolawah to Ottaba
You are invited to the official opening of the Toogoolawah section of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail by Wayne Wendt, MP Member for Ipswich West,...




Beware of Snakes
Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability The Honourable Kate Jones 19/08/2009 South East Queensland residents need to be on the...




Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association launch new initiative
Through a new initiative with QORF, the Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association shall be sharing with us their experiences in working in the...




Getting Ready for New Workplace Laws
By Michael Taylor, Principal Consultant, HMT Consulting. After a protracted debate the federal government’s new ‘Forward With Fairness’...


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Sport and Recreation Review 15 Apr 2009
Source: Service Skills Australia April 2009 The Sport and Recreation Training Package Review is now in its final stages, with the package...




New Ministry Portfolios
The Premier Anna Bligh has announced her new Ministry portfolio responsibilities and this has led to changes in the Ministers responsible for the...




‘Forward With Fairness’ – New Workplace Laws Take Shape
The Senate will shortly commence debate on the ‘Fair Work Bill 2008’, the second round of legislative initiatives of the Rudd Government intended...


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Clarence Valley Council 'Caring for our Riverside Reserves and Parks' Project
Clarence Valley Council is currently developing a ‘Riverside Recreation and Camping Strategy’ to coordinate the planning, delivery and management of...


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Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Opens in Coominya (QLD) 20 Jan 2009
Saturday 15th November 2008 brought celebrations for the community of Coominya as they became proud custodians of a section of the Brisbane Valley...




300 set the Cooroora Trail ablaze! 22 Dec 2008
Close to three hundred blazed the Cooroora Trail from Pomona to Cooran when it opened to the public on Sunday 30 November. While most of the...


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Parliament adopts new IR Legislation 18 Dec 2008
The Labor Government's new IR legislation dismantling WorkChoices has been introduced into the Federal Parliament. The Fair Work bill establishes...


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Work begins on Moreton Bay's artificial reefs 18 Dec 2008
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation The Honourable Andrew McNamara 16/12/2008 Recreational fishers will soon...




Bornhoffen 30 Year Event 28 Nov 2008
It seems that whenever you mention Bornhoffen, it turns out that the person you are speaking with went there for a school or youth group camp at some...


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Child Development Seminars 28 Nov 2008
The University of Queensland and UQ SPORT are now enrolling for the remaining courses in 2008. Apologies that the first one of these seminars may be...




Permitting Information: Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service 29 Oct 2008
The majority of the information contained in the following article from Peter Fowler, Chairman of C.A.R.E for Four Wheel Drive Queensland relates...