People preparing to abseil. | Newsreel

Zip up to Scenic Rim for cliff-face adventures

A world-first “cliff park”, with three mountain-based adventure experiences, is set to open in the Gold Coast hinterland early in the new year. Happitat, based in
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4WD wheelchair in rainforest. | Newsreel

4WD wheelchair opens up Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve

Nature-loving wheelchair users now have the opportunity to better explore one of the most popular rainforest walks in South-East Queensland. Mary Cairncross Scenic
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Cheery Blossoms Japan. | Newsreel

Aussie visitors to Japan jump more than 70 percent

The number of Australians choosing Japan as a travel destination jumped by more than 70 percent over the past 12 months. The latest Australian Travel Industry
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Kangaroo Point Bridge, Brisbane, Queensland.

Kangaroo Point Bridge opens Sunday and roads close

Brisbane’s newest river crossing, between Kangaroo Point and the CBD, opens to the public on Sunday. Brisbane City Council is hosting an opening event for the new
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Traveller at airport. | Newsreel

Extra pressure on visitor numbers to Australia

Projected international visitor numbers to Australia have been revised down as geopolitical, economic and environmental issues combine to take some of the sheen off
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School student cycling. \ Newsreel

Real-time monitoring boosts active school travel

A program which sends real-time notifications to parents on their children travelling to and from school has boosted active travel among Sunshine Coast
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People taking selfie at concert. | Newsreel

ABS data shows Aussies are set to party in 2025

Australians looking for a good time next year have boosted the latest household spending numbers. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data, released today, showed
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Story Bridge, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Does Australia’s new National Urban Policy deliver?

By Ehsan Noroozinejad and Nicky Morrison Imagine a city where everyone can afford a safe home, reach work or school without long, stressful commutes and enjoy green
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Container ship at sea. | Newsreel

$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
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Brisbane river ferry. | Newsreel

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
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