When Queensland closed its borders in August, many Australians praised the state for taking action to protect its citizens from COVID-19.
But as the summer months approach, those excluded from the Sunshine State feel frustrated and envious that the lucky locals are taking advantage of their closed paradise.
To make matters worse, the army of Instagram models and Queensland-based reality TV stars who insist on rubbing their easy lives on the faces of their thousands of followers.
Wish you were Here? Bikini-clad Instagram models and reality rejects flaunt their idyllic, easygoing life in Queensland as borders remain closed. Pictured: Ali Oetjen visiting the beach on Sunday
Former Bachelorette Ali Oetjen, who spent Monday afternoon posing for some enviable photos in Noosa, kicks off the Insta boastful list.
“Since I’ve been here in Noosa, I’ve had my car professionally cleaned,” Ali chirped as she posed in the sun next to her brown vehicle.
Wearing a flowing white shirt and linen shorts, the blonde looked much more serene than the millions stuck in the lockdown of Melbourne’s Fourth Stage should feel.
What pandemic? Former Bachelorette Ali Oetjen, who spent Monday afternoon posing for Instagram photos in Noosa, kicks off the Insta-bragging list.
‘Not a bad place to be’: Bachelor dismisses Steph Harper exposed her butt on Monday as she posed for a racy Instagram pic on her Gold Coast balcony
Elsewhere, Bachelor rejects Steph Harper exposed her butt on Monday as she posed for a racy Instagram pic on her Gold Coast balcony.
“It’s not a bad place to be,” the blonde told herself, referring to her idyllic spot.
The focal point of the image, however, was not the view from the balcony, but rather Steph’s physique, which was barely covered by a skimpy black thong and a matching bra.
What a life! Former baccalaureate graduate Kaitlyn Hoppe also jealously boiled her non-Queensland fans when she posed for a photo on her balcony overlooking the Gold Coast
License mate Kaitlyn Hoppe also jealously boiled her non-Queensland fans on Monday when she posed for a photo on her balcony overlooking the Gold Coast.
“ Blue skies, white tops, won’t blind everything you’re hiding, ” the blonde wrote as she launched herself for the camera in a flowery dress.
Instagram sensation Tammy Hembrow has also lived an equally charmed existence at her Gold Coast mansion.
No worries here! As Melbourne residents struggled to cope with curfews and fines on the spot, Tammy Hembrow shared posts of herself in a bikini on the beach.
As Melbourne residents struggled to cope with curfews and fines on the spot, Tammy shared Instagram posts of herself in bikinis at the beach, attending parties and vacationing in the Whitsundays with boyfriend Matt Poole.
Married at First Sight’s Jessika Power also sparked envy among her fans on Sunday by sharing a photo of herself attending an exclusive party at Surfers Paradise.
Far from appearing concerned about the state of the crippling health emergency in the world, Jessika beamed by posing with her compatriot MAFS star Ines Basic and former Bachelor stars Stephanie Harper, Charley Bond and Gemma White.
Party during the pandemic! On Sunday, Jessika Power from Married at First Sight sparked envy among her fans by sharing this photo of herself at an exclusive party at Surfers Paradise
The sun is out! Jessika recently shared this envious bikini photo as she relaxes in the Queensland sun.
Torrid! Former Big Brother star Skye Wheatley uploaded a racy Instagram image of herself seductively lounging on the beach on Monday, alongside the caption: ‘Feels like summer ”
Skye Wheatley – who has been criticized for hosting a glamorous photoshoot in front of the cleaned toilet paper aisles at Coles at the height of the panic in March – also documented her fanciful existence in Queensland amid the pandemic.
On Monday, the former Big Brother star uploaded a racy image to Instagram of herself seductively lounging by the ocean, alongside the caption: ‘Feels like summer’ .
Steve Irwin’s ‘hot niece’ Rebecca Lobie uploaded a similar bikini photo earlier this month as she enjoyed a lazy weekend at the beach.
The insta-bragging isn’t just for the ladies, however, as Queensland social media star Reece Hawkins also recently shared a sunny photo of himself relaxing in the courtyard.
Earlier this month, Bachelor in Paradise’s Jake Ellis posted a photo of himself visiting a Gold Coast cafe – something many Australians were unable to do because of the pandemic.
Carefree: Steve Irwin’s ‘hot niece’ Rebecca Lobie uploaded a similar bikini photo to Instagram earlier this month as she enjoyed a relaxing weekend at the beach
Grab Attention: Insta bragging isn’t just for women, however, social media star Reece Hawkins also recently shared this sunny photo of himself relaxing in the backyard
Outside: Earlier this month, Bachelor In Paradise’s Jake Ellis also uploaded a photo of himself visiting a Gold Coast cafe – something many Australians were unable to do due to the pandemic.