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$3.3 billion trade surplus lowest since 2018

Australia’s trade surplus fell to its lowest level in more than six years, as the country’s current account balance registered a deficit of $14.1 billion in the

50 cent fares drive patronage past pre-COVID levels

Confirmation 50 cent public transport fares will remain in South-East Queensland has been announced alongside the latest patronage figures, which show a widespread

January start date for Brisbane Metro service

Brisbane’s Metro bus service will officially start on January 28, after a one-month trial in October. The Brisbane City Council website shows the high-capacity,

Rail bridge strikes rife. Watch the video

South-East Queensland’s rail bridges are being hit more than once a day, on average, prompting an on-the ground response at the region’s hotspots. (WATCH THE VIDEO

Visa-free travel to UK ends for all Australians

The era of visa-free travel to the United Kingdom for Australians is over, with a new authorisation needed for all types of entry into the UK from January 8. The

Fast-charging Li-S batteries set to take flight

New Australian-developed ultra-fast charging lithium-sulfur batteries promise to be the key to powering long-range electric aircraft. Monash University engineers have

Holiday airfares facing multiple pricing pressures

Holiday makers looking to find airfare deals this festive season may be disappointed, with a number of factors keeping prices high. University of the Sunshine Coast

Travellers back biometrics to speed up airport processes

Most Australians travelling overseas would embrace biometrics in an effort speed up their airport experience. A recent international survey of frequent flyers across G20

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

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

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