Tourism
‘Mind-blowing’: Qld to stage world-first road trip music festival
Artists from across the globe are expected to feature in Queensland Music Trails, a program stretching from the outback to the south-east corner.
- by Cloe Read
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Australian Border Force
Border Force commander wants travellers to be ‘match fit’ on arrival in WA
The ABF has processed 158,000 passengers since the borders came down on March 3, averaging about 5000 arrivals a day.
- by Hamish Hastie
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Adventure travel
New Snowy Mountains track delivers ‘world class’ multi-day walk to NSW
The Snowies Alpine Walk in Kosciuszko National Park has sparked a bout of state rivalry between NSW and Tasmania after the second stage of the 55-kilometre walk was completed.
- by Andrew Taylor
WorldPride: The ‘biggest event since 2000 Olympics’ to reopen Sydney to the world
The state government is banking on a visitor spend of more than $100 million when Sydney hosts WorldPride early next year.
- by Michael Koziol
‘Cruising is back’: New Brisbane terminal finally welcomes passengers
Brisbane’s new $177 million international cruise ship terminal became operational last year, but its use was limited.
- by Cameron Atfield
Rinehart’s retreat from Great Keppel plan prompts call for state to step in
Following Gina Rinehart’s withdrawal from a plan to redevelop Great Keppel Island Resort, a central Queensland mayor has urged the state government to drive the revival.
- by Cameron Atfield
‘Acrobatic’ humpbacks herald the start of whale watching season
It’s the first time humpbacks have swum past Sydney since they were struck from the threatened species list in February.
- by Angus Dalton and Amelia McGuire
Clear sky for cable cars over Jerusalem Old City
Israeli and Palestinian opponents of the plan have been defeated, despite claims the cable car would ruin the historical site.
- by Jeffrey Heller
The Google Maps route that leads WA tourists into the forest
Not up for some nailbiting off-roading in your sedan? Then read this before you head down south.
- by Heather McNeill
Is Rottnest becoming an island for the wealthy?
Planning a family trip to Rottnest during the January summer break? Get ready to break open the piggy bank with the price of a basic family tent fetching an eye-watering $4565 over four nights.
- by Sarah Brookes
Thousands of EV chargers to be installed across regional NSW
More than 3000 electric vehicle chargers will be set up across NSW under a multimillion-dollar plan by the state government to boost regional tourism.
- by Tom Rabe