Tourism

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Qantas’ three-day, 16-stop flight to Singapore

Ninety years ago today two passengers took off from Brisbane heading to Singapore on Qantas’ first international flight. Qantas CEO International Cam Wallace said
Read more17 April 2025
Some odd things are changing in hotel rooms - Newsreel

The weird things happening with hotels

By Shane Rodgers For me, like many people, the COVID pandemic disrupted many years of potential travel. In some respects, it nudged time forward and sent us through a
Read more16 April 2025
Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame, Longreach, Queensland. | Newsreel

Students urged to flood back to Queensland Outback

Queensland school students will play their part in flood recovery efforts in the State’s outback through a renewed Government program. State Education Minister
Read more15 April 2025
Business owner looking at bills. | Newsreel

Insolvencies spike in Australian businesses

Business insolvency in Australia jumped by almost 20 percent over the past 12 months, with forward indicators pointing to that number rising further. The March
Read more15 April 2025
Family having fun on the beach. | Newsreel

Holidays align to drive bumper $6 billion spend

The combination of school holidays, Easter and Anzac Day is expected to drive consumer spending to more than $6 billion over this period. New data from ANZ shows the
Read more15 April 2025
The new boardwalk at Palm Beach on the Gold Coast - Newsreel

Boardwalk reopened on iconic Gold Coast beach

The boardwalk on Palm Beach on the Gold Coast has reopened after a $4 million upgrade following flood damage in 2022. The new Beree-Badalla Reserve Boardwalk is a
Read more14 April 2025
New flights from Fiji could bring more than 50,000 tourists to Queensland - Newsreel

Extra Fiji flights could bring 52,000 tourists

The Queensland Government says a new Fiji aviation deal could bring an extra 52,000 tourists to the state annually. Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew
Read more10 April 2025
Double Island

New operator needed to transform island ‘jewel’

An experienced tourism operator is being sought to transform Double Island off the coast of Cairns into a must-visit jewel. Double Island, located off the coast of Palm
Read more9 April 2025
Bunya Pines are a signature feature of the Bunya Mountains National Park - Newsreel

Bunya Mountains to get better trails and amenities

More than $6 million will be spent to upgrade facilities at the Bunya Mountains National Park. The area, located between the Queensland towns of Kingaroy and Dalby,
Read more7 April 2025
Lots of families are coming to Queensland over Easter - Newsreel

Queensland tops Easter holiday travel list

Almost one in five Australians are planning to visit a Queensland destination during the upcoming Easter holiday period. Figures released today by Tourism and Events
Read more3 April 2025