Elderly couple travelling. | Newsreel

‘Positive’ travel prevents premature ageing

New research has revealed that travel may be the best way to prevent premature ageing. Scientists from Edith Cowan University (ECU), in Western Australia, conducted an
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Kings Beach. Caloundra, Queensland. | Newsreel

Sunshine Coast targets high-end hotel brands

The Sunshine Coast has an eye on the upcoming Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics as it looks to attract more luxury hotel brands to the region. Sunshine Coast Mayor
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Artist's impression of the entrance to the new Albert Street train station in Brisbane. | Newsreel

Frog’s Hollow an option for Cross River Rail station name

The new Cross River Rail station in Albert Street needs a name and the Government wants your help. The first new train station in Brisbane’s CBD in more than 120 years
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Brisbane ferry and Story Bridge. | Newsreel

Public transport use passes pre-COVID levels

Brisbane public transport patronage has passed pre-COVID levels for the first time since the pandemic, with 50 cent fares luring back passengers. More than 15 million
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Brisbane Metro Bus. | Newsreel

Plans to expand Metro outside Brisbane

The Queensland Government and South East Queensland councils are pushing for an expansion of the Brisbane Metro in the lead-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and
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Person using credit card to pay for bus fare. | Newsreel

Caboolture buses trial Translink smart ticketing

Caboolture bus patrons can now use their credit cards to pay for fares, with the first trial of new contactless payment methods on South East Queensland buses
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Neville Bonner Bridge Brisbane. | Newsreel

Neville Bonner Bridge to carry 10,000 a day

Pedestrians will start flowing across the Neville Bonner Bridge tomorrow, as the new connection between Brisbane’s Queen’s Wharf and South Bank precincts
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Qantas planes at Brisbane terminal. | Newsreel

Flight cancellations drop to four-year low

Domestic flight cancellations in Australia have dropped to their lowest levels in almost four years. New data from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
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Jetstar airplane Australia. | Newsreel

Jetstar in court over COVID travel credits

A class action has been filed against Jetstar over non-refunded flight payments during the COVID pandemic. Echo Law partner Andrew Paull said proceedings against the
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Female traveller at airport. | Newsreel

Aussies heading overseas in pre-COVID numbers

Australia’s international travellers have officially returned to their pre-COVID habits. The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show the
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