QUEENSLAND has vowed to stand strong and tall in the wake of Cyclone Debbie... and be back even better than before.
Dear Debbie,
You won't be missed. You swept us off our feet.
But we've survived your type before.
And will, no doubt, again. We won't be stopped by you.
Our roofs are blown, fences down, crops uprooted.
True, we are tired and shaken. But we've got this.
We'll rebuild and we'll recover. We'll stand strong and tall.
Even better than before. Because we are. Queensland.
PS But we need a holiday first
Many Queensland tourist operators in affected areas will feel the brunt of Cyclone Debbie for some time to come, so if you'd like to help, the best way is to plan to spend your next holidays in Queensland.
When you're ready, the Queensland Tourism and Events website will be the place to visit to plan where and when to go.