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Campbelltown Council, scraps the Gums Reserve dirt bike track
Campbelltown Council has backflipped on their support for a track to be built at The Gums Reserve, after agreeing
Qantas to use green fuels
Qantas will use greener aviation fuels on its flights from London to lower its carbon emissions. The fuel is four
ACCC takes on Apple Pay
The ACCC has warned its investigation into Apple Pay’s dominance over digital payments, as it cracks down on banks,
Australias 1st submarine tours
MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday, 12 January 2022 Let’s all dive in a yellow submarine! Australia’s first fully submersible hybrid tourist submarine launches
Covid QLD: decimates hospitality industry
The covid pandemic continues to affect many businesses in the hospitality sector, this comes during the busy festive season,
Burnt Dining | Neutral Bays hottest new restaurant
Burnt Dining has opened its doors in Neutral Bay with a menu specialising in the tastes and flavours of
The rise of Betty’s Burgers
The little beachside shack from Noosa Heads, Betty’s Burgers and Concrete Co is coming from the outside straight to
Australian Beach clubs, ready to go
As we reach the summer holidays, these beach clubs are ready to welcome patrons looking for a great summer
Sake Sisters set to be new hotspot for A-listers
Sake Sisters is set to offer Surfers paradise with its unique Japanese cuisine. Sake Sisters is based out of
QLD’s up and coming Chef
Amber Heaton, age 21, is fast becoming one of the state’s most awarded culinary talents. As she takes out
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- NT
Emerald Springs roadhouse comeback plan
Geoff Goodrich Northern Territory businessman is looking to revamp the old Emerald Springs roadhouse as a medium-stay destination for
$7m upgrade for Dundee boat ramp
The Dundee Boat Ramp will receive a $7m facelift. This follows the Northern Territories move to invest in infrastructure
Tourists trapped in Katherine lockdown
The Northern Territory's covid situation is continuing to develop, As restrictions are being implemented by the Territories leaders, we
NT tourism operators face uncertainty
The Northern Territory's tourism operators are preparing for a tough period, as the covid situation in the NT is
Authorities considering booze ban for Katherine
Authorities in the Northern Territory are considering a booze ban for Katherine, following multiple incidents which have increased during
- WA
Pinjarra Bakery wins best meat pie
The master pie makers at Pinjarra Bakery are celebrating after their chunky pie was named the best plain pie,
Summer experiences in Perth
Summer in Perth this year will feature unmatched experiences, with events to be looked back on in the years
SA to WA “hands off”, WA set to lose test match
South Australia has outright rejected a swap bid as the Western Australia Government launched a desperate 11th-hour bid on
Mark McGowan blasts Covid-19 ‘conspiracy theorist’
The Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has spoken out on his view of federal “political opportunists” trying to stop
WA hard border with NSW and Victoria here until xmas
Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan will keep the border closed with NSW and Queensland closed until Christmas, as he
- QLD
Hello Harry opens in Cairns
Hello Harry, the popular burger chain will be opening its 15th franchise in Cairns Esplanade. Related Food: Best Japanese cuisine on
Australias 1st submarine tours
MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday, 12 January 2022 Let’s all dive in a yellow submarine! Australia’s first fully submersible hybrid tourist submarine launches
Covid QLD: decimates hospitality industry
The covid pandemic continues to affect many businesses in the hospitality sector, this comes during the busy festive season,
Nu Nu standing the test of time
Nick Holloway ex-Melbourne chef Nu Nu of Palm Cove, 30 minutes north of Cairns, has been turning out his distinctive
Sake Sisters set to be new hotspot for A-listers
Sake Sisters is set to offer Surfers paradise with its unique Japanese cuisine. Sake Sisters is based out of
- TAS
Boho by the Beach maving waves
Boho by the Beach, the new popular cafe in Tasmania. Boho’s style is earthy and organic with items that just
Salamanca Market stallholders ask to scrap crowd limits
Salamanca Market stallholders are hoping that the call to abolish capacity limits at Blundstone Arena on Public Health advice,
PM backs Tasmania’s Ashes bid
Scott Morrison has backed Tasmania's bid to host the 5th Ashes test, as WA will lose their test match
Wrest Point unveils $8M upgrade of entertainment area
Hobart’s Wrest Point Casino has unveiled its $8M venue upgrade, as the casino prepares to welcome back visitors from
Four children dead, jumping castle tragedy at Tasmanian primary school
Tragedy has hit the Hillcrest Primary School in Devonport, after a horror jumping castle accident that has claimed the
- NSW
Burnt Dining | Neutral Bays hottest new restaurant
Burnt Dining has opened its doors in Neutral Bay with a menu specialising in the tastes and flavours of
Money launders targeting Sydney’s pokies
Police intelligence claims that ten Sydney " Mini Casino" pokie venues are being used to launder money for organised
Royal Oak Hotel Parramatta reopens
The Royal Oak Hotel, which was demolished to make way for the Parramatta light rail last year, is reopening
Merivale unveils SCG’s new food menu
Merivale has unveiled its food line-up since being announced as the exclusive hospitality experience partner of the SCG and
Where to enjoy a Bottomless Brunch in Sydney
The daily telegraph has found where you can enjoy a Bottomless brunch in Sydney. Venues include: Carbon Bopp & Tone
- VIC
New way of life for Australia’s CBDs
The effect covid has had on CBDs around the country cannot be understated, as Australia approached 2 years since
Maz Salt closes 4 bars as Covid takes its toll
Maz Salt will close four of its Melbourne venues, as a result of the effects covid has had on
$230 million towers development next to Marvel Stadium
The Victorian state government has approved a $230 million development of twin towers up to 100m high that will
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
- ACT
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 -
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 -
- SA
$3m for struggling live music venues
Premier Steven Marshall has announced a Covid support package for the struggling live music industry including grants of up
The Cafe kings and queens of the Adelaide Hills
There’s a reason a popular Hills cafe has been crowned as one of the best, time and time again,
Deep rooted issue facing SA dunes
Weeds species that were planted to hold the dunes together have become a huge mistake, as they're now contributing
Fight over native title mining royalties
The dispute over uranium royalties paid to a South Australian native title group will head to court. The dispute over
Coffin Bay oysters recalled
Coffin Bay oysters have been recalled following over 100 incidents of seafood-related infections. SA Health is advising people to throw