Scammers prompt change to tourism data collection
Australia will change the way it collects its tourism data from next year to take advantage of new technology and in response to an increase in online fraud.
Tourism
Read more14 November 2024Federal
Holiday’s over for misleading NDIS advertising
Misleading advertising targeting National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants has prompted a warning from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Read more13 November 2024
Online games should not be included in social media ban
By Marcus Carter and Taylor Hardwick
The Federal Government has announced a plan to ban children under the age of 16 from social media. With bipartisan support, it’s
Read more13 November 2024
Anti-vaping program for Year 7 and 8 students
A school-based anti-vaping program will be rolled out nationally after a successful trial of more than 5000 young students.
The OurFutures Vaping program is set to be
Read more13 November 2024
Tourists seek First Nations experiences in record numbers
First Nations tourism hit record highs last financial year, with both international and domestic numbers soaring past pre-pandemic highs.
The latest Tourism Research
Read more13 November 2024
Chinese electric buses bound for Brisbane
Chinese electric buses will be assembled in Brisbane, following the opening of a new facility at Eagle Farm.
In a statement, Austrade said China-based company Yutong
Read more13 November 2024
Queensland nuclear power plant sites on agenda
A Federal inquiry into nuclear power generation in Australia rolls into Queensland this week.
The House of Representatives Select Committee on Nuclear Energy will hold
Read more12 November 2024
International student cap to save renters $5 per week
Capping international student numbers will have little impact on Australia’s rental market.
New research commissioned by the Student Accommodation Council found
Read more12 November 2024
Air Force tests Electronic Warfare capability
Australia’s ability to conduct Electronic Warfare (EW) has been tested in the skies over the Northern Territory.
Wing Commander Alex Cave said Trial Swagman tested new
Read more11 November 2024
World slipping on work to limit global warming
Countries are falling short of targets to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees, according to a new OECD report.
The latest Climate Action Monitor states there is a risk
Read more10 November 2024