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

Calls to cut working holiday makers sell regions short

By Ken Morrison* Australia is undergoing a period of transition and our economy must move with the times. While the mining investment boom is waning, the people boom from Asia is just beginning and Australia is uniquely positioned to take advantage of this opportunity, offering a range of services including tourism. Tourism directly employs more […]

19 December, 2013