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Independent Australian tourism industry news
Author: Veronica Hope
NT events lost in bureaucracy + ripe for corruption
Major events are under threat in the NT with no supervising office. The Katherine Cup was almost blocked from
State schemes keep tourism on ventilation
Some NT operators are calling their statewide stimulus scheme the best thing their territory government has ever done. Statewide schemes
Perth alfresco carnage caused by unlicensed driver
A person has died when a rogue Land Rover driven by an unlicensed driver drove into diners in Perth. Man
Qantas promotion doing what government can’t
Qantas are unashamedly a huge stakeholder in the vaccine rollout and are putting their promotional efforts where their mouth
Tourism needs Premiers’ vaccine buy-in
Vaccination targets are the preferred working model for the tourism industry, with 'Covid Zero' off the table as of
Stick to the work and you can stay – Ag sector
A new agriculture visa will allow SE asian immigrants a path to permanent residency if they work for years
How to revive stale crusty bread
If waste is your nemesis, read on. Aug 12th 2021 From Good Food My mum used to brush stale bread rolls
Australian beef promoting production standards
Australian beef producers want hospitality operators to tell consumers how responsible their production is. Australian beef a leader in environmental
Victorians ‘Thick on the ground’ in FNQ
Meanwhile, in Far North Queensland, Victorians are thick on the ground By Patrick O'Neil July 24, 2021 — 7.30pm As Victoria went into
Hrdlicka: Virgin CEO cast as border martyr
It is unlikely a fluke that the first notable tourism female CEO is thrown under the bus of an
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- NT
NT space launch draws closer
NASA’s first-ever launch from the Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA) spaceport has hit the two-month mark, With the exact dates
Territory Wildlife Park reopens after covid closure
The Territory Wildlife Park has reopened to the public after Covid-19 caused it to close in April when the
Joyce pledges $10m for manufacturing at Darwin airport
Barnaby Joyce has flown into Darwin to pledge $10m for manufacturing at Darwin Airport, the Coalition announcing it will
NT Hospitality push to end worker vax mandate
The NT Government is under pressure to remove workplace vaccination mandates, It has been estimated that more than 1000
Major parties vow to take stadium proposal to Canberra
The $300m Darwin City Stadium will need to at least be partly funded by the federal government, with the
- WA
Wotton Skate Park redevelopment
The construction of the new Wotton Skate Park has begun and will feature WA’s biggest half-pipe with additional roll-ins
Feastival of football attracting football Royalty to Perth
Football powerhouses Manchester United, Leeds United, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace will host a two-night International Festival of Football
Lake Joondalup new bird watching tower
The City of Wanneroo has received $1.235 million from the State Government as part of its $8.5 million plan
WA dig uncovers 50,000-year Aboriginal ties at Pilbara’s Yirra rock
An archaeological dig in Western Australia has confirmed Aboriginal people have lived in the eastern Pilbara region for more
Pinjarra Festival given go-ahead
The Shire of Murray Council gave the green light to Pinjarra Festival to proceed after uncertainties around the specifics
- QLD
Jaques Coffee reopens to strong demand
JAQUES Coffee at Mareeba has reopened its doors after a Covid-induced pause. General manager Jason Jaques said, “With Covid, the
Brisbane CBD predicted to fill by 33% as restrictions ease
The Brisbane CBD is hoping to return to pre-pandemic occupancy levels in the coming week with hope the end
QLD gov spends big on hotels as Quarrantine facility sat empty
It has been revealed that the State Government spent over $200k to house displaced flood victims in hotels as
The plan to keep Port Douglas beaches “the best in the world”
Douglas Shire Council has launched five foreshore management schemes to turn its beaches into "the best in the world”,
FNQ jobs rush for hydro project
The repurposing of an open-cut gold mine to a hydro project56 west of Cairns is set to deliver a
- TAS
Residents near Plenty River demand environmental action
The newly-incorporated Upper Plenty Action Group has raised concerns that water from the Plenty River could be contaminated by
Prime Minister’s $50m handout to Nyrstar
The coalition government has committed $50m towards a $400m expansion of the Lutana zinc plant on Thursday where the
Minister slams local councils stance on a proposed road upgrade
The Glamorgan Spring Bay Council (GSBC) has delt the plan to upgrade and seal a key road connecting Hobart
Unconformity back in 2023
Unconformity festival has been announced to return in October 2023 following the event organiser being forced to cancel the
$30m Hotel in Macquarie Street given green light
The Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal dismissed an appeal by Sunset Rock Investments against the development of a $30
- NSW
NSW council has proved viability of Compostable nappies
The Bega Valley Shire Council undertook an innovative trial that may have succeeded in finding a solution to one
Easter Show boosts security after teen stabbing
The Sydney Royal Easter Show is promising “significant” security measures will be implemented across the entire park to deter
City2Surf returns in 2022
The annual City2Surf is back after a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, set to take place on
Sydney beaches could take a year to recover
The damage to Sydneys beaches following the recent storms is expected to be in the millions and could take
Whale Beach restaurant redevelopment row
The $16.5 million redevelopment of an old apartment block into a swish shop-top residential complex at Whale Beach has
- VIC
Port Phillip Bay Reef restoring project
Port Phillip Bay, south of Melbourne, is undertaking the largest reef restoration in Australian history, overseen by the Nature
Coles controversial carbon-neutral beef brand
Grocery giant Coles has controversially launched a new brand of carbon-neutral beef, however, the farmers who supply the product
Locals Featured In New Tourism Ad
The Stay Close, Go Further campaign will feature locals from along the Great Ocean Road who will share their stories
Victoria to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
Victoria has been confirmed as the host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, It will be the sixth time the
Water scarcity drying up growth in wine tourism town
The Moonambel wine region in western victoria is finding itself in a tough position, ensuring there is enough drinking
- ACT
Media Release: Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival
Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival to help rebuild confidence in ACT events with expanded venue and over 50
ACT reopens to parts of NSW
The ACT will expand the standing exemption border, to allow travel from the area immediately surrounding NSW. Towns covered; Braidwood
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 -
- SA
Milestone for one of the world’s largest Accommodation Conferences in Adelaide
media release Australia’s hotels, motels and accommodations providers, the economic backbone of Australia’s Tourism Sector, have survived massive challenges throughout
Where to find Adelaide’s best banh mi
So where can you find Adelaide’s best Banh Mi? Hang Bakery159 Henley Beach Rd, Mile End Banh Mi Nhu
Coopers Brewery $50m revamp
Coopers Brewery which is celebrating its 160th year in business this year will invest $50m at its Regency Park
Builder had dozen theft charges dropped in court
Salvatore “Sam” Sgherza, a builder who was accused of stealing more than $300,000 from an Adelaide businessman had his
Federal ministers are at loggerheads over the Murray-Darling Basin plan
Controversy has erupted over a plan for the Murray-Darling Basin Plan amid claims the river system is being put