Poll reveals Australia’s happiest commuters

More than four out of five Australians say they are happy with public transport in their state.

19 August, 2019

Park cruise ships at Garden Island, Government told

A leaked report to the NSW Government has recommended that cruise ships be permitted to use the Royal Australian Navy dockyard at Garden Island. At present cruise ships use the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay and a secondary terminal at White Bay, 3km west of the CBD. But to use White Bay they must […]

11 October, 2017

Opal: the card that launched a thousand gripes

Paper tickets abandoned.

1 August, 2016

Canberra launches major tourism push to diversify economy

Budget money for big events, public transport.

9 June, 2016

International flights could take off as Hobart Airport runway extended

China to Hobart International?

22 April, 2016

Franchised bus routes could reap $1 billion

Tourism and Transport Forum Australia wants bus routes franchised.

1 March, 2016

Has Sydney’s Opal card left tourists behind?

Dedicated visitor Opal card not yet a reality.

5 March, 2015

New disposable Opal tickets a boon for tourists

Opal top up machines online from 2015.

10 December, 2014

Moore trees and trams in expanded Sydney CBD makeover

By Julian Bajkowski City of Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore has upped pressure on the New South Wales state government to extend a planned pedestrian zone in the heart of the central business district and shopping strip as part of existing plans to roll out a new $1.6 billion light rail run connecting the city […]

5 April, 2013

Victoria to introduce a plastic bag levy

A plastic bag levy scheme is to be piloted in Victoria, aiming to develop a national approach to reducing plastic bag use. Environment minister Gavin Jennings said the Government and major supermarkets have agreed to pilot a levy of 10 cents per bag in August in Fountain Gate, Wangaratta and Warrnambool.  “Victorians use almost one […]

7 July, 2008