Tourism operators could be restricted from passing through Kimberley's Horizontal Falls The proposed changes were flagged at an invitation-only meeting held by the WA government in Broome on Tuesday. ABC News · Mar 15, 2023
Place tattoos increase in popularity as people show love for hometowns, special moments Jason Manewell wears his heart on his sleeve when it comes to his home town of Forster. He's one of a growing number of people getting tattoos of places they love. ABC News · Mar 14, 2023
Tourists escape to the country as budgets tighten Albury has been named Aussie Town of the Year as Australians look to the regions for cheap and cheerful holidays away from the hustle and bustle of the city. AAP · Mar 14, 2023
How reclaiming abandoned train lines can create better places to live Though the rail heyday has long passed, communities all over the world have maintained a connection with its physical remnants — and experts say the practice will play an important role into the future. ABC News · Mar 11, 2023
Calls for industry to do more to realise potential of $3.3 billion accessible tourism market Accessible tourism is the fastest-growing travel sector in the country, but critics say many Australian hotels are still failing to offer comfortable accommodation for people with disabilities, despite it making good financial sense. ABC News · Mar 11, 2023
Outback Queensland town becomes first to trial emergency airstrip lanterns for RFDS Pilots say flying to remote properties in medical emergencies can be like "walking into a dark room", but one tiny community is trialling a solution. ABC News · Mar 10, 2023
Calls for 'no-fishing' zone and new marine park around Mudjimba Island A long-time mariner and diver is calling for a popular fishing spot off the Sunshine Coast to eventually be made off-limits to anglers. ABC News · Mar 10, 2023
If you’re a curious explorer with a seeker spirit, Magnetic Island is the place to visit You may never have heard of Magnetic Island and as far as hidden holiday destinations go, that’s a good thing. The secluded island is one of Australia’s The New Daily · Mar 9, 2023
British rail expert backs push for upgrades to 'rather decayed' Canberra to Sydney train line The leading expert on fast rail recently examined the slow route, saying modest upgrades could make the journey time comparable to driving. ABC News · Mar 9, 2023
The best of the season With the influx of new rooftop bars and restaurants, it is perhaps, unfortunate that the grande dames of the sky-high scene get lost. However, Red Sky at Centara Grande at CentralWorld is making sure it does not get lost in the crowd. Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023
Eco-resort and beef jerky the latest hopes to save Collie jobs when coal industry goes A multi-million dollar riverside resort is on the cards for the WA south-west town but there are calls for the state's $600 million spending to come under more scrutiny. ABC News · Mar 9, 2023
Tyler Mahoney is an unstoppable 25-year-old gold miner who's addicted to the hunt Growing up, Tyler Mahoney spent her days searching for gold in the WA desert. She still loves the "dopamine hit" of finding it. ABC News · Mar 7, 2023
Pilot in mid-air helicopter crash that killed two Brits ‘may not have heard radio call shortly before’ Diane and Ron Hughes, from Neston, Cheshire, died in the collision on the Gold Coast Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2023
Report released on helicopter crash in Australia that killed Cheshire couple Diane and Ron Hughes tragically died in the mid-air smash on the Gold Coast Manchester Evening News · Mar 7, 2023
Wales Online · Mar 7, 2023 Safety board publishes details of helicopter crash that killed two UK tourists Four people, including two from the UK, died when two helicopters crashed in New South Wales
The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023 Report outlines information about helicopter crash that killed British couple Diane and Ron Hughes, from Neston, Cheshire, died in the collision on the Gold Coast.
Liverpool Echo · Mar 7, 2023 Preliminary report released on helicopter crash that killed couple Diane and Ron Hughes, from Neston, died in a collision over Main Beach on the Gold Coast on January 2
The New Daily · Mar 6, 2023 Qantas leadership shake-up raises questions of successor to Alan Joyce A leadership race to replace Alan Joyce as Qantas' chief executive could be gearing up as the airline shakes up its senior management team.
ABC News · Mar 6, 2023 Investigation underway after train derailment on popular Tasmanian West Coast Wilderness Railway A popular tourist train derailed with 90 people on board in Tasmania — but it was travelling so slowly the railway's manager says he "doesn't think the passengers really knew what happened".
ABC News · Mar 6, 2023 Hitchhiking possum embarks on relay from Gold Coast to Sydney thanks to wildlife carers After making an unexpected journey in a removalist van, Queenie the possum is facing a much longer trip down the NSW coast, thanks to a relay of wildlife carers.
ABC News · Mar 6, 2023 Pride of the Murray paddle wheeler sinks in Longreach just weeks from peak tourist season The 98-year-old Pride of the Murray, trucked from Victoria to western Queensland last year, has sunk in the Thomson River at Longreach, just weeks before peak tourist season.
The Conversation · Mar 6, 2023 Resistance to mega-tourism is rising in the South Pacific – but will governments put words into action? With COVID-19 travel restrictions largely a thing of the past for Australian and New Zealand tourists, Pacific destinations are enjoying the return of visitors – albeit at a slower pace than in other parts of the world.
AAP · Mar 5, 2023 Thomas stays as Commonwealth Games team chief Petria Thomas has been reappointed as Australia's chef de mission for the 2026 Commonwealth Games to be staged in Victoria.
The Canberra Times · Mar 4, 2023 Go for gold: the scent of paradise Apart from being stunning, ginger lilies are excellent weed suppressers and bank stabilisers.
ABC News · Mar 3, 2023 Adani's Australian arm Bravus issued with Environment Protection Order over future underground works at Carmichael mine Bravus must now do extra groundwater modelling after providing Queensland's environment department with new information indicating that future underground mining may draw down on water from the nearby Doongmabulla Springs.