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Indonesia beats NZ as top Aussie tourist destination

Indonesia beats NZ as top Aussie tourist destination

Indonesia is Australia's favourite overseas holiday destination, beating New Zealand for the first time since tourism records were kept.

NSW mulls levy on Airbnb rentals to fix housing crunch

NSW mulls levy on Airbnb rentals to fix housing crunch

NSW mulls levy on Airbnb rentals to fix housing crunch

NSW mulls levy on Airbnb rentals to fix housing crunch

A levy on Airbnb-style short rentals is one option being considered by the NSW government to help address the worsening lack of housing options.

'Beyond the Harbour': Tourism overhaul needed for NSW

'Beyond the Harbour': Tourism overhaul needed for NSW

'Beyond the Harbour': Tourism overhaul needed for NSW

'Beyond the Harbour': Tourism overhaul needed for NSW

Tourism industry leaders have a responsibility to reimagine Sydney and encourage visitors to explore national parks and beaches, NSW Premier Chris Minns says.

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Bendigo named top town on the back of Loong the dragon

Bendigo named top town on the back of Loong the dragon

Wotif has named its top ten Australian towns, with Bendigo in Victoria taking out the top spot for its Golden Dragon Museum and lively gold rush history.

Mining the past opens future prospects for outback city

Mining the past opens future prospects for outback city

The closure of an outback mine that birthed an Australian titan is seen by locals as an opportunity to forge a brighter future for the city and its industry.

Dingo euthanised after attacks on K'gari

Dingo euthanised after attacks on K'gari

A dingo has been euthanised after attacking a man and two children on Queensland's K'gari island.

New resorts bounce back after Cyclone Jasper downturn

New resorts bounce back after Cyclone Jasper downturn

New and refurbished Queensland resorts had their grand openings planned for early December but then came the warnings about approaching tropical Cyclone Jasper.

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Great Barrier Reef sees 'minor damage' from cyclone

Great Barrier Reef sees 'minor damage' from cyclone

Great Barrier Reef sees 'minor damage' from cyclone

Great Barrier Reef sees 'minor damage' from cyclone

The Great Barrier Reef was largely unaffected by Cyclone Jasper but short and long-term threats to Australia's world famous natural wonder remain.

More young Aussies ponder affordable cruise holidays

More young Aussies ponder affordable cruise holidays

More young Aussies ponder affordable cruise holidays

More young Aussies ponder affordable cruise holidays

With airfares up sharply, more young Australians are giving thought to a cruise holiday instead, industry research shows.

Road repairs on skids as rain, possible cyclone loom

Road repairs on skids as rain, possible cyclone loom

Road repairs on skids as rain, possible cyclone loom

Road repairs on skids as rain, possible cyclone loom

More rain may jeopardise work to clear landslides in flood-hit far north Queensland, sparking fears roads may collapse with a cyclone threat looming.

Tourist numbers recovering after cyclone, operators say

Tourist numbers recovering after cyclone, operators say

Tourist numbers recovering after cyclone, operators say

Tourist numbers recovering after cyclone, operators say

Cyclone Jasper has deterred some people from visiting far north Queensland but the weather has cleared and tourists are returning.

$5 million pitch to lure back tourists after cyclone

$5 million pitch to lure back tourists after cyclone

$5 million pitch to lure back tourists after cyclone

$5 million pitch to lure back tourists after cyclone

A $5 million pitch to lure tourists back to far north Queensland has been made after more than $270 million was lost in cancellations.

Kokoda Track tour operator back in business

Kokoda Track tour operator back in business

Kokoda Track tour operator back in business

Kokoda Track tour operator back in business

A major Kokoda Track tour operation is free to take groups on the historic walk once again after a court overturned a ban on Adventure Kokoda's operations.

De Minaur sidesteps showdown with girlfriend Boulter

De Minaur sidesteps showdown with girlfriend Boulter

De Minaur sidesteps showdown with girlfriend Boulter

De Minaur sidesteps showdown with girlfriend Boulter

Australia's United Cup campaign will begin against Great Britain in Perth, with Alex de Minaur keen to avoid girlfriend Katie Boulter in the mixed-teams comp.

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Airbnb faces $30m bill over Australian dollar confusion

A judge has fined Airbnb $15 million over its misleading and deceptive conduct towards Australian customers, who may get millions more in compensation.

Virgin Voyages launches in Australia with a splash

Dancers, champagne and Sir Richard Branson have all featured at the launch of a new Virgin Voyages cruise ship that will call Australia home.

Calls for reef protection after tourism industry boost

The Queensland government has been asked to do more to protect the Great Barrier Reef after a post-COVID comeback by the state's tourism industry.

'Ring nuts' descend on Australia for epic Wagner opera

Wagner's 15-hour Ring Cycle is being staged in Brisbane for the first time, attracting opera buffs from all over the world.

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Ruby Princess liner negligent, misleading in COVID trip

Australians who embarked on a COVID-19-ravaged cruise in the early days of the pandemic have had a legal win, with operator Carnival declared negligent.

Leave now call as Qantas chief announces departure date

Under-fire Qantas chairman Richard Goyder will retire from the airline's board in about 12 months but a fierce critic wants him to leave the company now.

Opera House keeps golden touch as icon sails towards 50

Economic value generated by the Sydney Opera House is highlighted in new analysis as the iconic landmark of modern Australia celebrates its golden anniversary.

Watchdog seeks to block Qantas-China Eastern extension

The consumer watchdog is looking to block the extension of a deal between Qantas and China Eastern, claiming it would allow the carriers to increase airfares.

Melbourne boosts police presence following CBD rampage

Victoria Police will bolster its patrols in the Melbourne CBD and busy shopping and sporting precincts as the city's events season ramps up.

Melbourne traders fear drop after Bourke Street attack

Business owners in Melbourne's CBD fear the latest deadly Bourke Street incident could have a lasting impact with some already experiencing a fall in customers.

Caravanners living on the road for infinity and beyond

More Australians are choosing to live on the road after COVID-19, as the humble caravan park becomes the unlikely nexus of post-pandemic life.

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