Queensland leads tourism recovery
New figures show which tourism destinations have been hit hardest by the impact of COVID-19 – and which regions are showing signs of life as Queenslanders hit the road once again.
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Woman crushed between two whales
A woman is in a serious condition in hospital after being sandwiched between two whales while on a diving tour in WA.
Revealed: where SA is holidaying now
Overseas trips are out and interstate holidays are risky because of border closures, but new data reveals the parts of the state we’re heading to for a little bit of down time.
Revealed: where Tassie is holidaying now
New data reveals the first green shoots of recovery for Tasmania’s tourism industry – and the parts of the state we’re heading to for a little bit of down time.
NT shows first signs of tourism recovery
Overseas trips are out and holidays over the border are risky because of closures, but new data reveals the first green shoots of recovery for the Territory’s tourism industry.
Residents warned to stay away from NSW
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has warned residents not to head south into NSW, as community transmission cases increase.
Transport site’s X-rated glitch
New Yorkers have spotted an awkward problem with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Google search results.
Bizarre border ruling grounds vessels
Victoria’s historic paddle steamer cruises have been left high and dry by a bizarre NSW border closure ruling despite tourists only disembarking on the southern river bank.
‘Ridiculous’ border change angers locals
Hundreds of border residents have been put out of work, forced to change doctors and generally left in limbo after restrictions were tightened.
Jetstar’s new $45 fares revealed as Aussies book overseas trips
Jetstar has slashed the cost of airfares in its Flash Friday sale as more Aussies look for family friendly holidays despite lockdowns, and start booking overseas trips.
Taxis’ bid to outlaw Uber boosted
Australian taxi drivers are taking Uber to court in a 6000-person strong class action claiming damages for their loss of income.
Ready to ban more hot spots
The Queensland premier says she ‘won’t hesitate’ to declare more areas in NSW hot spots as she waits for the latest coronavirus figures.
‘Unseasonal’ drenching to hit the north
The Bureau of Meteorology is warning off an unseasonal weather event for Queensland in coming days.
Annastacia v Gladys in border battle
The NSW and Queensland Premiers are at loggerheads over the placement of the Qld-NSW border checkpoint, which is causing traffic and headaches for border communities.
Who can and can’t visit Top End
The Northern Territory border has reopened, but if you plan on visiting from these areas the message from the Government is simple: “cancel your plans”.
Travel company seeks cash boost
Helloworld has gone to the sharemarket to raise more funds as the global tourism industry tanks amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Qantas hits back against flight attendants
Australia’s major airline Qantas has hit back against claims from staff that its aircraft are not prepared for the coronavirus pandemic.
Qantas offers more reward flights and ‘points planes’
Qantas is massively increasing the number of reward flights available to popular Australian destinations for the rest of 2020. Here are our top tips on using your points right now.
SA delays NSW border restrictions lift
South Australia will no longer open its border with New South Wales on July 20, after an outbreak at a pub in Casula, Sydney.
Hunt for truckies at risk of COVID-19
The race is on to find Queensland truckies and travellers who may have been exposed to COVID-19 while passing through a popular NSW pub as human vaccine trials start in Brisbane.
$534m boost for Victorian businesses
Struggling Victorian businesses entering a second round of lockdown restrictions have been given a $534 million boost by the State Government.
Big hitch with Queensland border pass
The Queensland border reopens to nearly everyone – sorry Victoria – this afternoon. Here’s what you need to know to get across.
Rush to get back into Qld
More than 238,000 people have filled out border passes to come back into Queensland before the borders are opened to all but Victorians on Friday.
Australian Made designer slams new national logo
Australia’s new wattle-themed national logo has been slammed by the designer of the Australian Made brand identity, and even a member of the team that chose it says it is confusing.
Sydney hotels at breaking point
Sydney has placed strict new rules on returning overseas travellers as its hotel quarantine system reaches breaking point.
Australia’s coronavirus response praised amid airline fears
Australia has been commended over its response to the global coronavirus outbreak, but airline schedule cuts and government-imposed travel restrictions are expected to have a devastating effect on the industry.
Travel insurance warning over deadly China virus
Travel insurers might not help Aussies whose travel plans are disrupted by the deadly and rapidly spreading coronavirus. Here’s what you will and won’t be covered for amid the health crisis.
Plea from bushfire ravaged towns
Parts of the NSW are reopening for business just weeks after bushfires ravaged local lives – and livelihoods. Businesses are desperate for people to return.
ScoMo backs fireworks, despite fire fears
The famous Sydney Harbour New Year’s Eve fireworks will go ahead this year, despite concerns over bushfire risks.
Jetstar lashes union for leaving passengers in limbo
Jetstar has stared down the Trade Workers Union, saying their ongoing threat of strike action causes more “uncertainty” for travellers during the Christmas and New Year period after today’s rallies forced the airline to cancel flights. SEE THE LIST
800 flights affected by Jetstar holiday cuts
Thousands of Australians’ holiday plans are under threat after Jetstar revealed it would cut flights in January while a bitter industrial pay dispute continues.
Jetstar staff to strike ahead of holiday peak
Jetstar baggage handlers and ground crew have voted to take industrial action ahead of the busy Christmas period, leaving travellers worried about their holiday plans.
Jetstar talks stall ahead of Christmas strike
Jetstar’s meeting with the pilots union fell through today as pilots prepare for a vote to strike during one of the year’s busiest periods.
Branson’s plan for luxury Aussie hideaway
Sir Richard Branson’s whirlwind tour of Australia continues this weekend, with plans to head up to Queensland’s famously private Makepeace Island.
Branson calls out ‘people in power’
Billionaire Sir Richard Branson has come out swinging against those in power as he backed Australian media’s Your Right To Know campaign.
Qantas to test new flight as Jetstar strike looms
Qantas will try another ultra long-haul flight to Australia as Jetstar pilots threaten to walk off the job during the Christmas period.
Branson’s stern bushfire warning
Sir Richard Branson has warned Australian insurance companies to act quickly as his airline stepped in to help bushfire victims.
Branson’s coffee shock on Aussie cruise stunt
Sir Richard Branson has pulled another of his famous stunts to showcase his new Virgin Voyages cruise ship before it sets sail. But it even caught him off guard. SEE THE PHOTOS, VIDEO.
Qantas axes route to major Asian hub
Competition from Chinese airlines has caused Qantas to pull its Sydney to Beijing route, as the airline pushes ahead with another project.
Calls to check jets after new cracks discovered
Pressure is mounting on Qantas and Virgin Australia to check their entire fleet of Boeing 737s after cracking was discovered on jets that had not met the threshold for mandatory inspections.
Jobs to be slashed at Qantas
The airline has confirmed it will cut jobs in a head office restructure, but hasn’t said how many people are affected.
Qantas crew hurt in mid-flight drama
Three Qantas cabin crew members were injured when an international flight experienced turbulence also left passengers screaming as it flew into Sydney today.
Inside Australia’s next-generation aircraft
The passenger aircraft that will potentially replace the ageing commercial fleet servicing Australia’s regional centres has made a spectacular maiden test flight. FIRST LOOK INSIDE
Boeing wants grounded planes ‘back in the air’
Boeing expects its 737 Max planes to be back in service by the year’s end as the company reports a sharp drop in third-quarter earnings due to the planes’ grounding.
What we know about Qantas’ 19.5 hour non-stop New York flight
Qantas will soon embark on its first non-stop New York to Sydney flight – and it’s anything but conventional. From the scientific research being conducted aboard to who exactly will be in the air, here are all the details on the world-first voyage.
Melburnians’ damning verdict on their own city
You would have thought Melburnians would be their city’s biggest fans but in several critical areas residents have lambasted it for being a “decade behind” Sydney.
Qantas called on to help in Thomas Cook collapse
Qantas has been called upon to help those whose flights were axed following the fall of Thomas Cook. This is how the company’s collapse affects those who’ve made bookings with them.
UK travel giant Thomas Cook faces collapse
Thomas Cook’s 178-year existence was hanging by a thread after the iconic British travel firm struggled to find further private investment and is now relying on an unlikely government bailout.
Qantas shakes up frequent flyer program
Qantas rolls out its biggest change to its frequent flyer loyalty program tomorrow, in a major sting to business class and first class fares. SEE HOW IT AFFECTS YOU
Virgin Australia’s flight route shake-up
Virgin Australia has revealed its entire international and domestic network will be up for review after it announced 750 jobs would go as part of a business overhaul.
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