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Holiday demand falls across Port Stephens

Factors such as the return of international travel are believed to have led to the downturn.

Newcastle Herald

South Coast awaits Christmas influx with January bookings down for some

Christmas countdown underway as South Coast gears up for busiest time of the year.

The Canberra Times

Tourism delivered $2.6 billion to NT economy in 2022, according to new government figures

Government figures show tourist numbers in the Northern Territory have recovered strongly, almost reaching pre-pandemic levels, but operators say more needs to be done to encourage visitors during the wet season.

ABC News

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Lake to light up for Australia Day

The theme will be reflect, respect and celebrate.

The Canberra Times

Australia's longest native title claim decided for world heritage-listed Kimberley national park

A dispute over land rights in a section of WA's outback that takes in the sacred Bungle Bungle Ranges has come to an end after 28 years.

ABC News

Boy bitten by dingo on K'gari (Fraser Island)

A five-year-old boy playing on the beach at K'gari (Fraser Island) has been bitten on the arm, buttocks and head after a dingo lunged at him.

ABC News

SA divers search for answers after finding urn in sea grass near Rapid Bay jetty

An urn, with an inscription of a name and dates of birth and death, is found by a diver lying in sea grass on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula.

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A youth crime wave has engulfed Alice Springs, and residents are desperate for a solution

Kids hooning around in stolen cars. Driving head-on at police. Filming the action. A youth crime wave has engulfed Alice Springs — and the community is desperate for solutions.

ABC News

A local’s guide to Brisbane: ‘what do you want? Because it’s all here’

Brisbane may be a medium-sized city but thanks to a multicultural food, arts and nightlife scene, it’s also a world tour, says star chef Louis Tikaram

The Guardian - AU

Grampians traditional landowners complete cultural heritage survey, rock climbers allowed back

Traditional landowners work closely with Gariwerd Wimmera Reconciliation Network and Parks Victoria to close or reroute climbing trails and change access points to allow respectful recreation.

ABC News

Murray River region floods cause tourism losses of about $130 million

A new survey finds the Murray River region has lost almost $130 million in revenue due to recent flooding.

ABC News

Outback shopkeeper Rude Jude a star attraction in western Queensland

There's never a dull moment when Jude Aiken is around. The outback identity has been a mainstay of Charleville for decades, with her unusual store offering all things naughty and nice.

ABC News

Tasmanian summer on hold as Hobart records coldest December day in 50 years

The "summer holiday in Tasmania photos" will need some explaining, with that big yellow ball in the sky replaced by snow, clouds and rain — but hope is on the way.

ABC News

A year on from Tasmania reopening its borders, how do people feel after the COVID wall came down?

On the eve of Tasmania's COVID border wall coming down in 2021, the ABC spoke to people to see how they were feeling — a year on, with the disease surging again, we ask how they are going.

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The Independent UK

Australia to charge tourists entry for most photogenic spots

Northern Territory is introducing a Parks Pass from April 2023 which starts at £5.50 per adult

The New Daily

So much to like: Why Bendigo is tops for tourism

State and national tourism bodies have recently honoured holiday hotspot, with one Victorian town taking out two impressive gongs.

ABC News

Sunshine Coast tourism operators get an early Christmas present as waves of tourists arrive

Sunshine Coast hotel operators welcome an early Christmas bounce with "record numbers" of travellers flocking to the region before the traditional peak period.

AAP

Sydney grandad walks across Australia

A Sydney grandfather who walked across the continent to raise money for trees is resting up after completing an epic eight-month walk to Perth.

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Newcastle Herald

Fireworks from a plane: Newcastle New Year's Eve plan announced

All eyes will be on the sky over Newcastle Harbour on New Year's Eve when daring aerobatics manoeuvres and dazzling fireworks provide an electrifying farewell to 2022.

The Guardian - AU

Put your phone in a ziplock bag and never wear jeans: six tips for surviving wet summer festivals

Desperate to dance in a field before La Niña ends? Never fear – our intrepid team has endured fishing phones out of puddles and frankly frightening blisters to share this wisdom

The Canberra Times

Flight prices soar as travellers rush to get home for Christmas

Canberra travel agents are forecasting future pinch points will continue to put upward pressure on prices.

The Canberra Times

'How good's this?': Ben bounces from butcher to Canberra Aqua Park owner

The much-loved facility is back open again on Lake Burley Griffin until the end of March.

The Guardian - AU

Tinsel travesties: the worst Christmas tree displays across Australia

A safety risk in Port Macquarie, an inappropriately spiky star and a literal coat rack are among the nation’s least-accomplished examples of festive spirit

ABC News

Christmas tree 'fail' laughed off by town mayor, replaced with fake version

A NSW coastal town's Christmas tree, which went viral on social media for being 'embarrassing', has been replaced by a smaller, artificial option.

ABC News

Woman whose body found in South Fremantle harbour identified as Helen Solomon Marsuk

Homicide detectives are asking for help to establish the last known movements of 25-year-old Koongamia woman Helen Solomon Marsuk, after her body was found in a South Fremantle harbour on Sunday.

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