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RBA says inflation is rising, doesn’t see a recession in the future
Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe has warned inflation is increasingly coming from within Australia, but he doesn't see a
WA urged not to delay on renewable energy
A new report by the Australian Energy Market Operator has found WA faced looming generation deficits even before the
Malinauskas ‘proud’ of being first Premier hit with Russian sanctions
SA Premier Peter Malinauskas has become the first state leader to be sanctioned by Moscow as the Kremlin sanctioned
First Indigenous Australian, sworn in as Supreme Court Justice
Justice Lincoln Crowley has been sworn in on Monday as a member of the highest court in Queensland at
Fed government optimistic east coast blackouts can be avoided
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) was forced to use emergency powers to direct generators to pump more electricity
AFTA thanks Government for additional Passport resources
The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) appreciates the support and responsiveness of Foreign Affairs Minister Senator the Hon
QLD $4 million budget boost for Indigenous tourism
Media release: $4 million budget boost for Indigenous tourism Queensland’s Indigenous tourism sector will get a $4 million boost in
Why passports are taking upto12 weeks?
Australia’s passport service is experiencing “unprecedented high demand”, with a 30 per cent increase in applications causing a month-long
Greens’ secure second senator in Queensland
The greens have won a second senator seat in Queensland with Ms Allman-Payne, a teacher by trade and a long-time
Anthony Albanese pledges climate commitments
After the meeting with Quad leaders, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told reporters of his government's decision to make deeper
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- NT
Kakadu launches new business events and incentives program
Kakadu Tourism has launched a set of new packages designed for conference, incentive and special-interest groups seeking an inspirational
Industry warns of disaster if live sheep export ban goes ahead
The Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association has warned of the consequences of the proposed live sheep export ban by the
Easy journeys ahead as 150km of the Tanami Road is sealed
NT Infrastructure Minister Eva Lawler has promised smoother travels for tourists and businesses following a $73m tender from the
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
- WA
Perth building southern hemisphere’s largest surf park
Perth will develop the largest surf park in the southern hemisphere with 150-metre-long waves and the potential for "beast
Qantas bases a full-time engineer, to overcome Broome flight disruptions
Qantas which has seen a raft of cancellations at Broome International Airport over the past two months will base
WA urged not to delay on renewable energy
A new report by the Australian Energy Market Operator has found WA faced looming generation deficits even before the
Indigenous art takes centre stage
The global art world is taking notice of Australian Indigenous works, with Ilona McGuire being one of many in
WA: Liberals call for tax freeze
Western Australian Liberals have called for a freeze on all government taxes and charges in a state budget expected
- QLD
Ali Thompson appointed as Visit Sunshine Coast’s new Business & Leisure Events Manager
Ali Thompson, a highly experienced business events and tourism executive, has been appointed Business & Leisure Events Manager for
The farm behind new Queensland agritourism event venue
Australia's jam queen Cecilia "CC" Diaz-Petersen's farm has a new addition that will allow her family's agritourism business to
Broncos slam national reserve grade competition
The Broncos have slammed a proposed national NRL reserve grade, the NRL is investigating a new reserve grade competition
After two years, Cruise ships are returning to Cairns
Cruising returns to Cairns with ships due to return in the back half of 2022. P & O is currently the
Sunshine Coast serves up tasty new food festival
Local restaurants, farms, tourism and event operators are combining to present 85 authentic events designed to provide visitors with
- TAS
Tasmanian tourism snapshot
According to the Tasmanian Tourism Snapshot, Tasmania had 744,200 visitors, down from 1,324,100 in 2019. While visitor numbers have
Virgin Australia launches new uniform
Virgin Australia has launched its new revamped uniform for flights to Tasmania, designed by Pip Edwards brand the revamped uniforms
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
- NSW
Boost for tourism as Hunter Valley Wine & Beer Festival celebrates bumper 10th anniversary
It was a very special occasion at the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley resort last weekend, as the Hunter Valley
The Astra pub on the market
After 22 years of service in Broken Hill, the Astra has been put up for sale. Owner David Trinder said,
Vivid 2022: featuring Indigenous artist
Vivid returns to Sydney's CBD on May 27 after a two-year hiatus, its homecoming will see the works of
Hunter Valley Wine & Beer Festival special accommodation package
Hunter's best wine, beer and entertainment a perfect recipe for an indulgent weekend away: Hunter Valley Wine & Beer
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
- VIC
Accommodation Association thanks Martin Pakula
Peak industry body the Accommodation Association has today thanked outgoing Victorian Minister for Tourism, Sports and Major Events the
Victoria funds $500,000 for Kerang-Koondrook rail trail
The Victorian government has provided over $500,000 to start the planning and design work for a cycling and walking
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
- 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
Buckingham Arms pub to close
Another Adelaide dining institution is set to close its doors and is another victim of the covid pandemic, after
Malinauskas ‘proud’ of being first Premier hit with Russian sanctions
SA Premier Peter Malinauskas has become the first state leader to be sanctioned by Moscow as the Kremlin sanctioned
Adelaide City Council considers reintroducing outdoor dining fees
Restaurant owners struggling to recover from the pandemic and escalating costs are outraged by a prposed bid by Adelaide
Calls for Sturt and Dukes highway upgrades
Tony Pasin, Barker MP is urging the state and federal governments to duplicate the Sturt and Dukes highways, proposing
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