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.
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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.
The Truth Behind Queensland’s Obsession with Big Things – Pineapples, Mangoes and More!
Ever driven down the Bruce Highway and been greeted by a gigantic, glaringly bright tropical fruit? Or maybe you've turned a corner in Bowen to be confronted by an enormous mango?
Workers return to cities but some still shunning office
Workers are gradually returning to Australia's biggest cities but some continue to shun the office to stay home, new data shows.
Passengers launch class action over “cruise from hell”
Cruise passengers are suing for damages and a refund after their vessel got caught in cyclonic weather, claiming they had no option to cancel their holiday.
Aussies count coins and avoid rain with Easter at home
Cost-of-living pressures and wet weather are disrupting Easter plans for more than half of Australians, with the majority staying home this holiday period.
Small Halls folk tour nears its destination
A roaming folk festival is nearing its end after lighting up small town halls across Victoria, taking a breath before the tour turns to Western Australia.
Airfare prices flying high but descent in sight
Domestic airfares are still flying well above pre-pandemic levels but relief is in sight for passengers as prices start to drop.
Ardent Leisure back on track after rollercoaster ride
Dreamworld owner Ardent Leisure's share price is at a six-year high after the theme park operator posted its first half-year profit since 2017.
Regional summer tourist spend tops pre-COVID levels
Spending in the regions during the summer holidays has topped pre-pandemic levels, NAB says, but people are still struggling under cost-of-living pressures.
It’s a bumper summer for Qld tourism
Queensland tourism operators are enjoying a booming domestic holiday season, but international numbers are still below pre-pandemic levels.
Melbourne the top destination for tourists
Domestic tourism has bounced back to above pre-COVID-19 levels and Melbourne has been the biggest beneficiary of increased visitors.
Weeknight visits driving city revivals
Visits at night during weekday peaks are up on pre-COVID levels in all of Australia's major cities but workers are still staying away from the office.
Corporate staff called to help at airports
More than 300 corporate staff from Qantas and Sydney Airport worked at terminals on Good Friday to help ease pressures caused by worker shortages.
Easter flights depart without baggage
The Good Friday rush at the country's busiest airports has passed after fears of Easter chaos but staff shortages meant some planes flew without bags loaded.
Airport travellers facing Easter chaos
The nation's airports are bracing for the busiest day in two years as people plan to get away for the Easter long weekend with travellers facing major delays.
Singapore Air’s Top End flights take off
The first Singapore Airlines passenger flight into the Top End for more than two decades is set to land in Darwin as tourists begin returning to Australia.
NZ reopening to Australians from April 13
New Zealand will reopen to Australia from next month, with the Kiwi tourism minister telling Aussies, "We have missed you".
Launceston sparkles in Aussie town award
The Tasmanian city of Launceston has been commended for its natural geography, good food and fine wine.
Misery craves company in tourism revival
Hidden away on the south coast of WA, Misery Beach has beaten out iconic coastal swimming spots to be crowned Australia's best beach.