Story by Nikki Richardson There have been raising concerns over the increasing number of whale entanglements off Queensland beaches lately …
Gold Coast Light Rail extension gains momentum
Mary-Kate Hannagan Planning is underway for the Gold Coast Light Rail’s controversial Stage 4 extension. Despite support from politicians and …
Rebuilt Binna Burra Lodge going strong
LIV EINEMO TOENJUM AND STAFF WRITERS Binna Burra Lodge is open again almost a year after the original lodge was …
Businesses struggle over border closures
ROSE MANSON COVID-related border closures are making life increasingly difficult for small business owners in the Tweed Shire, especially those …
Jetstar to boost tourism with direct flights to Uluru
DANICA STREADER An additional 28,000 travellers are expected to visit the Northern Territory each year in the wake of Jetstar …
Hosting the Games and hosting it’s visitors
JAIME-LEE WOODS Gold Coast residents are taking steps to rent out their homes during the Commonwealth Games. Locals are using …
Dodgy overseas tattoos can be life-risking decisions
RENATA NEMETH Australian travellers who get a tattoo or body piercing while on holiday are unaware of, or ignoring the …
Tourism Minister tells Gold Coasters to use AirBnb and Uber
JAYDEN HAUSFELD New Tourism Minister, Richard Colbeck says he wants Australians to embrace controversial online services ‘Airbnb’ and ‘Uber’, …
Asian Cup good for regional relations
BY TOM MANN The ACL Asian Cup in Australia next year will strengthen Australian political ties with Asia and the …
Australia’s natural assets a key factor in tourism growth
AMY MITCHELLL-WHITTINGTON World class natural assets such as the Great Barrier Reef are key drivers of tourism to Australia but industry workers warn the …