‘Cruise from hell’ passengers reimbursed and then some
Passengers will get back about double what they paid for a storm-affected P&O cruise from Australia to the south Pacific.
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Tourists splash cash in Australia’s holiday hotspots
Parking nightmares and long lines at coffee shops are common in Australia's beachside towns during peak season - a period local businesses rely on.
Support grows to ditch shark nets along popular beaches
Shark nets are being likened to a "hanky floating in the ocean" and more coastal communities want to ditch the barriers, which can kill other marine life.
Man charged with sexual assault of crew member in Fiji
A man has reportedly been charged with rape and sexual assault after an airline crew member was allegedly attacked on New Year's Eve in Fiji.
‘We are safe’: worry after air crew allegedly attacked
Alleged attacks on two Australian flight crews in Fiji has left locals worried about the impact the news would have on tourism for the Pacific nation.
No methanol or illicits detected in cocktail, Fiji says
Forensic testing of cocktail ingredients at a Fijian resort where seven people fell ill with suspected poisoning has found no evidence of methanol.
Tragic end to waterfall search for missing tourist
Almost a day after an international tourist was reported missing, police have discovered the man's body at a waterfall in far north Queensland.
Laos ‘profoundly saddened’ by tourist poisoning deaths
Authorities in Laos are under pressure to get to the bottom of a mass methanol poisoning tragedy that claimed the lives of two Australian teenagers.
Laos hostel owners held over tainted alcohol poisonings
Police have arrested the manager and owner of a Laotian hostel where two Australian tourists stayed who died after being poisoned by tainted alcohol.
‘Gone too soon’: grieving community mourns two teens
Tributes are flowing as a community mourns two Melbourne teenagers who died from suspected methanol poisoning while on holiday in Laos.
Laos government pledges justice over poisoning deaths
The Laotian government has pledged justice for the victims of a mass alcohol poisoning case that has killed six tourists including two Australians.
Family prayers as teens fight for life in Laos tragedy
The family of an Australian woman gravely ill in Thailand is praying for her, after she and her best friend suffered apparent methanol poisoning in Laos.
Tourists warned as Aussie teens fight for life in Laos
The families of two Melbourne best friends fighting for life in Thai hospitals have raced to their bedside as they suffer from suspected methanol poisoning.
Marathon journey from also-ran to global racing status
The elevation of the Sydney Marathon to an illustrious run club is expected to be a boon for elite athletes, joggers and Australian tourism providers.
Casino precinct opens but yet to catch a falling Star
An eight year wait is finally over with the Brisbane's $3.6 billion Queen's Wharf entertainment precinct finally starting a staged opening.
Tourist spot camping ban proposed after dingo attacks
Families with young children could be banned from camping outside unfenced areas at a popular tourist spot after a spate of dingo attacks.
Sanctuary ends koala cuddling practice
A Brisbane wildlife sanctuary has ended koala cuddling encounters following feedback from international and domestic visitors.
Cute cuddles canned as Koalas can’t bear the stress
A Brisbane wildlife sanctuary has become Australia's latest tourist destination to ban "stressful" koala cuddles after feedback from visitors.
P&O Cruises sets sail into sunset after 90-year voyage
After 90 years on the high seas, Australian cruise line P&O is sailing away to be absorbed by Carnival Cruise Line, the most popular brand in the world.
Climate change puts the heat on Aussie ski resorts
Popular Australian ski resorts could find themselves on death row without urgent action on climate change, new modelling suggests.
Rivals offer parachute for Bonza staff after collapse
Australia's major airlines have thrown Bonza workers a lifeline after their employer collapsed into voluntary administration.
Bonza calls in administrators as passengers hit hotline
Budget airline Bonza has entered voluntary administration after flights were suspended and the Australian government created a hotline for customers.
Airfares fall as capacity recovers to pre-COVID levels
Travellers cutting back on holidays due to cost-of-living pressures will see airfares continue to fall with airline capacity back to pre-COVID levels.
Cost of living, natural disasters impact tourism
Domestic travellers are opting to have shorter, cheaper holidays closer to home as international tourism continues to recover from the pandemic, new data shows.
Resilient travel demand propels Flight Centre earnings
Australians' insatiable appetite for travel amid falling discretionary spending has helped Flight Centre to a solid sales lift in the first half of 2023/24.
Floods after back-to-back cyclones damage iconic reef
Scientists say they are concerned about the impact back-to-back cyclones in north Queensland have had on the Great Barrier Reef.
Xmas blitz on badly-behaved travellers at airports
There will be zero tolerance for bad behaviour at the nation's airports this festive season with the Australian Federal Police ramping up patrols.
Controversial shark nets being removed from beaches
Ahead of predicted wild weekend weather, controversial shark nets are being removed from beaches in southern Queensland as a precaution.
Ardent settles shareholder suit over Dreamworld tragedy
Dreamworld's parent company has settled a shareholder lawsuit that claimed losses following the deadly accident at the Gold Coast theme park in 2016.
Dreamworld owner Ardent back to profit after bumpy ride
Theme park operator Ardent Leisure has marked its recovery from a fatal accident at Dreamworld and COVID-19 with its first full-year profit since 2016.
Flight path fracas over Western Sydney Airport noise
Blue Mountains residents are concerned about plane noise impacting the World Heritage site after flight paths for the Western Sydney airport were released.