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Author: Megan Youngmann
Darkness of RFS revealed
Unregulated, unsupervised and underfunded – more darkness from regional RFS revealed. MFS refuses to release investigation into bullying, violence claims
Queenslanders still drink-driving in droves
1 in 4 road deaths in Queensland are due to drink driving. Meanwhilst, some of the cops are drink
Super progressive gallery accused of bending to Beijing
The National Gallery of Victoria has a great reputation – or did, until it cancelled a show with an
Sydney sees trams for the first time in 50 years
The NSW government are hoping that the new trams will revolutionise travel around Sydney. Sydneysiders stop to watch history roll
Regions still feature traditional attractions
Tourism booms in regional towns with regular regional events… like this horse showcase that features old-timey hats and all. Form
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 –
Beans – cheap and nutritious, what’s not to love?!
For a fun story, we’re just gonna leave these 10 ways with beans here. Enjoy! Beyond toast: 10 ways with
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’,
Answer to wage theft is in monitoring: TTN
We know that wage theft has been a model for major franchisors and in hospitality – and we know
Singapore getting closer with extra routes ex Cairns and Darwin
Silk Air have increased flights from northern centres to Singapore as Qantas and Virgin cut back on less profitable
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- NT
Immerse yourself in Kakadu’s Indigenous culture at the Mayali Mulil Festival
“Connect with our culture, our environment and our spirit” is the message of the Indigenous Traditional Owners of Kakadu’s
Northern Australian beaches hit by tonnes of plastic waste from Asia
An indigenous ranger group are saying an environmental mess is growing in far northern Australia, saying it is the
Circus of Light event ‘not happening’
The venue managers for the upcoming 'Cirus of Light - Warehouse party' in Darwin are warning party goers against
NT Government $5m renewable hydrogen investment
The territory will spend millions to develop and become a global leader in the hydrogen industry, With $5m over
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
- WA
City of Swan ratepayers are the envy of Perth
The City of Swan has continued a zero per cent rates increase for the third year running, the decision
Glamping wedding venue proposal for Wanneroo
A proposal to turn the former Quinns Rocks caravan park into a wedding venue with glamping tents has been
Fremantle’s Containbow to be moved
Fremantle’s colourful container rainbow known as “Containbow”, will be moved to accommodate the city's new bridge project. The Containbow is
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
- QLD
TNQ Conference highlight: over 100 buyers attending
Wholesale buying of tourism product is something that separates the big tourism players from the small destinations. Photo: Ben Woodward,
Gold Coast Beer & Cider Festival
After being forced to postpone by last year’s pandemic, the inaugural Gold Coast Beer & Cider Festival will now take place
Cairns construction offering benefits to address labour shortage
Construction bosses are deploying creative strategies to beat the labour shortage and keep up with the boom in new
Community split on proposal to rename ‘offensive’ Blackfellow Creek
The local community is split on the debate on changing the name of Blackfellow creek. The Queensland government's place
FNQ record winter season
Far North Queensland is currently having a record winter season following a tough couple of years as borders were
- TAS
Admin conflict results in festival obliteration
TTN, 9th March 2023: Thousands of tourists and many stallholders are out of pocket after Tasmania's Entally House cancelled
Devonport’s latest luxury accommodation
Accor will open the new Novotel Devonport later this year, the $40m luxury hotel will offer Tasmania’s sea gateway
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
- NSW
Big names like Radisson expanding into regions
Radisson Group are aware that smaller areas have demand for the 'large-scale back office facilities' of major hotel chains. From
Rain returns to battered Sydney’s beaches
Residents along Sydney beaches are bracing themselves for more rain and winds that follow the damage caused by the
Hospitality group revolutionising Sydney pubs
Public Hospitality Group is transforming old and iconic inner-city pubs into multi-level dining, drinking and accommodation experiences. Public Hospitality Group,
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,
- VIC
‘Neutral Flag’ Policy threatens Australia’s sporting reputation
MELBOURNE: Tennis Australia have banned Russian flags during the 2023 Australian Open in an overt political move that damages
Victoria’s gambling industry tax fight
A coalition of Victoria’s pubs, the anti-gambling lobby and Tabcorp have joined forces to try to pressure Treasurer Tim Pallas
Accommodation Association receives $5.6m training investment from Victorian government
Peak industry body, the Accommodation Association, yesterday announced an investment of over $5.6 million from the Andrews Labor Government
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
- 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