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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.

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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

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.

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Tourism operators could be restricted from passing through Kimberley's Horizontal Falls

The proposed changes were flagged at an invitation-only meeting held by the WA government in Broome on Tuesday.

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Place tattoos increase in popularity as people show love for hometowns, special moments

Jason Manewell wears his heart on his sleeve when it comes to his home town of Forster. He's one of a growing number of people getting tattoos of places they love.

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Tourists escape to the country as budgets tighten

Albury has been named Aussie Town of the Year as Australians look to the regions for cheap and cheerful holidays away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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How reclaiming abandoned train lines can create better places to live

Though the rail heyday has long passed, communities all over the world have maintained a connection with its physical remnants — and experts say the practice will play an important role into the future.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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Tyler Mahoney is an unstoppable 25-year-old gold miner who's addicted to the hunt

Growing up, Tyler Mahoney spent her days searching for gold in the WA desert. She still loves the "dopamine hit" of finding it.

Evening Standard

Pilot in mid-air helicopter crash that killed two Brits ‘may not have heard radio call shortly before’

Diane and Ron Hughes, from Neston, Cheshire, died in the collision on the Gold Coast

Manchester Evening News

Report released on helicopter crash in Australia that killed Cheshire couple

Diane and Ron Hughes tragically died in the mid-air smash on the Gold Coast

Wales Online

Safety board publishes details of helicopter crash that killed two UK tourists

Four people, including two from the UK, died when two helicopters crashed in New South Wales

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Report outlines information about helicopter crash that killed British couple

Diane and Ron Hughes, from Neston, Cheshire, died in the collision on the Gold Coast.

Liverpool Echo

Preliminary report released on helicopter crash that killed couple

Diane and Ron Hughes, from Neston, died in a collision over Main Beach on the Gold Coast on January 2

The New Daily

Qantas leadership shake-up raises questions of successor to Alan Joyce

A leadership race to replace Alan Joyce as Qantas' chief executive could be gearing up as the airline shakes up its senior management team.

ABC News

Investigation underway after train derailment on popular Tasmanian West Coast Wilderness Railway

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Hitchhiking possum embarks on relay from Gold Coast to Sydney thanks to wildlife carers

After making an unexpected journey in a removalist van, Queenie the possum is facing a much longer trip down the NSW coast, thanks to a relay of wildlife carers.

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Pride of the Murray paddle wheeler sinks in Longreach just weeks from peak tourist season

The 98-year-old Pride of the Murray, trucked from Victoria to western Queensland last year, has sunk in the Thomson River at Longreach, just weeks before peak tourist season.

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Resistance to mega-tourism is rising in the South Pacific – but will governments put words into action?

With COVID-19 travel restrictions largely a thing of the past for Australian and New Zealand tourists, Pacific destinations are enjoying the return of visitors – albeit at a slower pace than in other parts of the world.

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