Today Show heads to North Queensland
Nine broadcasts next week from Airlie Beach, Townsville and Palm Cove.
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The Today show is headed to North Queensland as the region recovers from severe floods and drought.
Georgie Gardner, Deb Knight, Tom Steinfort, Stevie Jacobs and Brooke Boney will visit will broadcast from Airlie Beach, Townsville and Palm Cove, while Today Extra‘s Sonia Kruger and Richard Wilkins will also broadcast from Palm Cove.
Georgie Gardner said: “The images of devastating drought and floods in Queensland were nothing short of heartbreaking. The Today Show wants to bring the of rest of the country up-to-date with how Queenslanders are faring and drive home the message that tourism in the affected areas has never been more important.”
Deborah Knight said: “North Queensland is the jewel in the Sunshine State’s crown; it seems everywhere you look is stunning scenery. Tourism is crucial and we’re keen to spread the word that the region is back in business. We want all Australians to consider Queensland in their holiday plans this year, and make sure we help out struggling tourism operators.”
Tom Steinfort added, “The scale of the flooding was awful but my lasting memory of the disaster is the spirit of community in Townsville and the way everyone wanted to help each other.”
Viewers are invited to attend broadcasts with cash giveaways, free breakfast and live performances
Wednesday, April 10: Today at Airlie Beach Lagoon
Thursday, April 11: Today at Townsville (Picnic Bay Surf Lifesaving Club at Strand Park)
Friday, April 12: Today & Today Extra at Palm Cove (Williams Esplanade Reserve) and Stevie Jacobs at Palm Cove
Monday, April 15 – Stevie Jacobs in Port Douglas
Tuesday, April 16 – Stevie in Charters Towers
Wednesday, April 17 – Stevie in Magnetic Island
Thursday, April 18 – Stevie in Bowen
Friday, April 19 – Stevie in the Whitsundays
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2 Responses
Will be interesting to watch the ratings next week…OB’s never rate that well for Today
Curious about Today’s numbers, is there still a seperate Perth Today show?