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David Iliffe and Kemii Maguire

Southern Queensland tourist area known for its beauty in need of reputation overhaul after violent crimes

Toowoomba's reputation has been tarnished by a recent crime wave, according to a tourism group. (ABC News)

Southern Queensland — once known for its gardens and bushwalking — has had its reputation turned into that of a danger zone, according to its peak tourism group.  

In the past three months, the region has experienced a fatal terrorist attack, police siege, shootings, assaults, stabbings, as well as a major bushfire caused by arson that destroyed 18 homes.

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