Nine new Australian travel facts from 2024-25
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released its annual analysis of overseas arrivals and departures data.
Here are some of the 2024-25 insights:
1. Australia
Read more15 August 2025Tourism
Small business backs training incentives plan
Australia’s small businesses have backed a Productivity Commission recommendation to introduce targeted financial incentives to increase work-related training across
Read more12 August 2025
New employment rules set to impact small businesses
New entitlements for employees working in small businesses come into effect from August 26.
The Fair Work Commission has issued a statement on the new rules covering the
Read more11 August 2025
Billion-dollar boost to Brisbane economy
A program of investment and business growth initiatives pumped more than $1 billion into the Brisbane economy over the past 12 months.
Brisbane Economic Development
Read more7 August 2025
Five-star Peppers upgrade for mountain retreat
The Moreton Bay region is set to welcome it first five-star hotel with Mercure Clear Mountain set for a $4 million upgrade.
The popular mountaintop escape, 30km
Read more7 August 2025
Brisbane’s chance to escape Prison Island
Brisbane is set to see escape rooms taken to a new level when Prison Island opens next month.
The Scandinavian concept boasts 35 unique challenge cells, offering a
Read more4 August 2025
Ebony Bott to direct Brisbane Festival’s future
The creative inspiration behind world-class performances, from the Sydney Opera House to Arts Centre Melbourne, is the new Artistic Director for the Brisbane
Read more30 July 2025
$18 airfare costs Webjet $9 million
Online travel agency Webjet has been fined $9 million for misleading travellers about flight prices.
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Deputy Chair
Read more29 July 2025
Mandate for millions to be invested in Queensland
A Queensland Government mandate will see more local retirements savings pumped into state-based projects.
State Treasurer David Janetzki said the $50 million mandate
Read more28 July 2025
Eagerly-awaited support for tourism and hospitality
A new careers platform has been launched specifically for Australia’s tourism and hospitality sector.
With workforce demand in the industry expected to grow by nearly
Read more28 July 2025