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Most of Lord Howe Island off limits to visitors due to 'highly infectious' plant disease myrtle rust

The majority of land on Lord Howe Island has been temporarily closed to all non-essential visitors due to the escalating risk of the highly transferable myrtle rust.

ABC News · Mar 16, 2023

Two conferences, $1.6 million: Newcastle wins lucrative events

TOURISM operators and town planners are expected to boost the city's trade in October.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 15, 2023

Seaplanes running trial flights on Canberra's Lake Burley Griffin

Seaplanes are one step away from taking passengers between Sydney and Canberra as trial flights begin on Lake Burley Griffin.

ABC News · Mar 15, 2023

Calls for industry to do more to realise potential of $3.3 billion accessible tourism market

Accessible tourism is the fastest-growing travel sector in the country, but critics say many Australian hotels are still failing to offer comfortable accommodation for people with disabilities, despite it making good financial sense.

ABC News · Mar 11, 2023

Outback Queensland town becomes first to trial emergency airstrip lanterns for RFDS

Pilots say flying to remote properties in medical emergencies can be like "walking into a dark room", but one tiny community is trialling a solution.

ABC News · Mar 10, 2023

Calls for 'no-fishing' zone and new marine park around Mudjimba Island

A long-time mariner and diver is calling for a popular fishing spot off the Sunshine Coast to eventually be made off-limits to anglers.

ABC News · Mar 10, 2023

If you’re a curious explorer with a seeker spirit, Magnetic Island is the place to visit

You may never have heard of Magnetic Island and as far as hidden holiday destinations go, that’s a good thing. The secluded island is one of Australia’s

The New Daily · Mar 9, 2023

British rail expert backs push for upgrades to 'rather decayed' Canberra to Sydney train line

The leading expert on fast rail recently examined the slow route, saying modest upgrades could make the journey time comparable to driving.

ABC News · Mar 9, 2023

The best of the season

With the influx of new rooftop bars and restaurants, it is perhaps, unfortunate that the grande dames of the sky-high scene get lost. However, Red Sky at Centara Grande at CentralWorld is making sure it does not get lost in the crowd.

Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023

Eco-resort and beef jerky the latest hopes to save Collie jobs when coal industry goes

A multi-million dollar riverside resort is on the cards for the WA south-west town but there are calls for the state's $600 million spending to come under more scrutiny.

ABC News · Mar 9, 2023