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Author: Ben Clark
Tyro’s catastrophic failures in Jan 2021
Payment technology (terminal) provider Tyro have been unable to quickly fix 'bricking' of some terminals, leaving questions about their
Unruly egg industry results in major outbreak
It has taken a salmonella outbreak for the NSW Food Authority to conduct checks - and nearly half NSW'
Coffee and a mental health check-in with empath
The heartbreaking story of this coffee operator's son's suicide was featured on 7.30 on 5th January 2020. Mental health difficulties
Gig economy a challenge to Australian IR
Industrial relations in Australia are at crisis point as demand peaks, but only undercompensated workers can afford to deliver
Village Roadshow fields distress offers
Village Roadshow's (VRL) major shareholders are unimpressed with what appears to be distress-only offers from BGH Capital. TTN Photo: Village
The one place in NSW no-one wants to holiday
As restrictions are lifted, Sydney residents look to regional tourism leaving the struggling city tourism operators concerned about the
Australian exporters caught up in uncertainty as wine imports ‘suspended’ by China
Australian wine imports 'suspended' by China amid trade uncertainty From The Australian 3rd November 2020 China's Government has dramatically raised the
Why cultural tourism could be Australia’s biggest post-COVID winner
As tourist destinations around the country look for opportunities in the current COVID situation, cultural tourism could be Australia's
Baby steps back to normality for COVID safety in NSW #CutRedTapeCreateJobs
“You’ve just got to be balanced. The economic impact of this, everybody knows, is a health hazard in its
Gerner + silks question proportionality of response
"Mr Gerner’s argument questions whether restrictions... (are) contrary to the implied constitutional rights of freedom of movement within states
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- NT
All systems go at Arnhem Space Center
All systems are a go on the Arnhem space centre as they prepare the facility for its missions to
Buenos Aires-Darwin, Qantas longest flight
Qantas will set a new record for the longest commercial flight ever operated by Qantas, as the airline operated
Darwin Turf Club to sue ICAC
The latest development in the saga involving ICAC (the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption) and the Darwin Turf Club, see's
12,000 sign up for Million Dollar Fish S7
Organisers for season 7 of million dollar fish have had 12,000 applicants, a 20% increase from last season. Major
Lifestyle village to manage popular holiday park
Lifestyle Villages has secured a 25 year lease for the Hidden Valley Holiday Park, the group has a large
- WA
Gidgegannup museum new attraction
The Museum of Pubs in Gidgedannup has a new attraction, at nearly 5 m long, a one of a
WA’s push for an Ashes reshuffle
The current lockdown situation has seen WA ask for a reshuffle to the cricket calendar as the Ashes are
McGuire Banned From Grand Final
Eddie McGuire has revealed to Triple M's breakfast show in Perth that his application to travel to Perth for
Pressure Mounts On WA Premier To Follow The National Re-Open Plan
Pressure is mounting on the Western Australian premier Mark Mcgowan as the national treasurer Josh Frydenberg is urging business
Twiggy’s $4b in Dividends Steered Toward Tourism?
Twiggy Forrest pocketed $4b from Fortescue, and moguls don't take dividends in order to reinvest in the same industry.
- QLD
Plans to turn Cairns into mountain biking destination
Local Councillors and business leaders are welcoming the plan to turn Cairns into a mountain biking destination, as the
QLD hits 70% single Vax, concerns over regional rates
Premier Annastacia Palaszczu announced the state had crossed the 70 per cent first-dose threshold. The state has added new
Douglas Shire rejects $300m Fairmont resort proposal
The Douglas shire council rejected the proposed development of the $300 million Fairmont resort in Port Douglas. The council
Changes to QLD tourism grants
The struggling Queensland tourism industry has been given a new lifeline as the State and Federal governments announced a
Vendors for Cairns food & wine festival announced
Organisers have announced the vendors for the upcoming Cairns food and wine festival, with a delightful list of wineries
- TAS
The world wants Tasmanian produce
Tasmanian produce has seen an unexpected boom, as the value of Tasmanian exports has risen to $4.15B which is
Organisers push for taste of summer to go ahead
Organisers from the Taste of Summer festival have reached out to offer assistance to Festivale organisers, as uncertainty around
Experience Co acquires Hollybank Wilderness Adventures
Experience Co has announced that it will acquire 14 zip line and rope parks, including Tasmania's Hollybank Wilderness Adventures.
Falls festival in Tasmania in doubt
Talks between organisers and the Tasmanian government are still undergoing, but with uncertainty around border closures and gathering limits,
Huon Valley Council rejects DarkLab proposal
Darklabs proposed $8.5 Million tourist art project has been rejected by the Huon Valley Council believing it could conflict
- NSW
Tszyu v Inoue confirmed for Qudos Bank Arena
New South Wales has taken the Tim Tszyu v Takeshi Inoue boxing event from Queensland after the State added
Quarantine scrapped for fully vaccinated, Regional travel delayed
Premier Dominic Perrottet has announced that quarantine will be scrapped for the fully vaccinated from November 1. key points: people
Smiles around for the Everest draw
The Everest at Randwick draw is out, and it comes out as perfect. THE EVEREST - Saturday October 16, Randwick
Restrcitions would stall the economy a further 6 months
Modelling undertaken by KPMG on the economic effect of the gradual lifting of restrictions at 80% vax compared to
Perrottet changes road map
Dominic Perrottet has updated the NSW roadmap out of lockdown, as he announced further easing of restrictions which will
- VIC
VIC Gov, Melbourne Cup & concert announcement
The Victorian government has announced a crowd of 10,000 will be able to attend the Melbourne Cup and that
Barwon Heads 17 year food institution
Annie's in Barwon heads come from humble beginnings, starting as a humble deli given 6 months when they first
Musicians ready to play again
Lockdowns affected Musician significantly, with venues forced to shut and events cancelled or having limited audiences (if allowed to
How lake Tyrrell got on the map
It started with Chinese tourists looking for photogenic landscapes as professional photographers, suddenly the locals realised that they were
Andrews Blindsided As Extra Vaccines Are Sent
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has been blindsided as the Prime Minster Scott Morrision sends an additional 400,000 vaccines to
- ACT
Pubs return to the ACT,regions added to travel bubble
Residents in the ACT have a reason to celebrate as the pubs have returned to Canberrans. However, travel restrictions are
ACT downgraded to orange zone by Victoria
The ACTs covid risk has been downgraded by the victorian government to an orange level. Key points: Anyone who has
Childrens’ theatre industry returns with Bluey leading the pack
The Australian cultural export - an animated series of an Australian Cattle Dog family living in a Queenslander -
AHA suing Canberra apartments over commercial use
ACT government investigating residential apartment block operating commercially. Hotels group pushes to shut down luxury apartment complex Knightsbridge Canberra canberratimes.com.au -
Canberra planners on the defensive over dev
Canberra public servants are expressing awareness of community need in new developments. Redeveloped 'Acton Waterfront' won't be 'yuppie private enclave',
- SA
Stirling main street redevelopment plans
Plans have been announced to replace a part of Stirling main street with an Italian style village, the plan
2022 Santos Tour Down Under scrapped
Amid the concerns around covid with border restrictions and quarantine, organisers have cancelled the 2022 Santos Tour Down Under
Calls for clarity for vaccine passports
Authorities in South Australia are looking at the legality of vaccination passports, as business leaders are calling for clarity
SA: Dancing is back!
In a win for the hospitality industry dancing will return to South Australia for weddings and private functions a
SA re-opened to NSW & VIC before Christmas
Good news for residents of New South Wales and Victoria as Steven Marshall has promised to re-open the South