Tourism

Shark sighting sign. | Newsreel

More drones and drumlines in shark control program

An additional $88 million will be invested in an expanded shark control program across Queensland beaches. State Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett said the new
Read more 26 May 2025
Brisbane 2032 President Andrew Liveris. | Newsreel

Share your vision for Brisbane 2032 Games

What is your vision for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games? Games organisers want to know. Brisbane 2032 President Andrew Liveris has announced a new
Read more 23 May 2025
Virgin and Qantas plane tails. | Newsreel

Aussies take flight after March weather mayhem

Easter Thursday saw Australian skies at their busiest in five years, bouncing back from dramatic falls in traveller numbers in March, due to Tropical Cyclone
Read more 21 May 2025
Aarhus Den Gamle By

Aarhus is Denmark’s forgotten gem

By Susan Schwartz Aarhus is not a city that comes to mind when most people think of Denmark, but it is arguably the jewel in the crown and well worth the side-trip. More
Read more 20 May 2025
Mother and calf humpback whales. | Newsreel

Mum’s the word for humpbacks in Moreton Bay

The waters of Moreton Bay, north of Brisbane, are a mothers’ retreat for migrating humpback whales. A new study, which looked at the behaviours of whales in both
Read more 20 May 2025
Bikes in the city of Amsterdam - Newsreel

Bikeability can be the key to liveability

By Shane Rodgers Many years ago, when I lived in Canberra, my bicycle was my second car. My eldest daughter had a seat on the back, and I had a basket on the front for
Read more 16 May 2025
Brisbane Whale Watching. | Newsreel

Best of Queensland on show for all to see

Thousands of Queensland tourism operators have received the stamp of approval from Tourism and Events Queensland. The Best of Queensland Experience mark, which is
Read more 15 May 2025
Fancy dish at The Curated Plate. Sunshine Coast, Queensland. | Newsreel

Sunshine Coast festival plates up more than 60 events

New events have been added to the Sunshine Coast’s premier food and drink festival, with more than 60 offerings now on the menu. Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli
Read more 14 May 2025
Gulflander train Far North Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Tin Hare back to offer a trip to nowhere

If you’re looking to go nowhere on your next holiday, Queensland Rail can put you on the right track. With the wet season open, the iconic Gulflander train is set to
Read more 12 May 2025
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo pipers. | Newsreel

Brisbane debut for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Brisbane will host the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo for the first time next year to celebrate the iconic event’s 75th anniversary. The Royal Edinburgh Military
Read more 12 May 2025