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• Rain cancels outback reunions and events for second year

  21-07-2026 22:22 via abc.net.au
  
  Flood-damaged roads and soggy racetracks mean some of the outback's favourite events are being cancelled and keeping tourists away.
  
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• Indigenous-owned town hopes giant fish statue will attract tourists

  23-07-2026 02:51 via abc.net.au
  
  On the far west coast of SA, this Aboriginal community requires a permit to enter, meaning people usually drive on by. But new public art at the roadhouse, bought by the community, aims to boost tourism and financial independence. 
  
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• Tourism body slams 'disgusting price gouging' for beef expo beds

  23-07-2026 01:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Beef Australia is exploring new ways to get visitors to travel to Rockhampton, amid a scarcity of hotel rooms and some accommodation advertised for $24,000 for the week of the event in May 2027.
  
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• Tourism body criticises 'disgusting price gouging' for beef expo beds

  23-07-2026 01:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Beef Australia is exploring new ways to get visitors to travel to Rockhampton, amid a scarcity of hotel rooms and some accommodation advertised for $24,000 for the week of the event in May 2027.
  
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• NT government opens door to private development in four national parks

  22-07-2026 23:29 via abc.net.au
  
  The Northern Territory government says opening up national parks to private investors will unlock their "tourism potential", but an expert fears the move could mean less access for locals and budget-conscious visitors.
  
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• 'Land grab' concerns as developers invited to build in iconic NT parks

  22-07-2026 23:29 via abc.net.au
  
  The Northern Territory government says opening up national parks to private investors will unlock their "tourism potential", but an expert fears the move could mean less access for locals and budget-conscious visitors.
  
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• Parks Victoria proposes closure of about 100 Arapiles climbs

  22-07-2026 22:33 via abc.net.au
  
  A proposed draft amendment of a park management plan, first written in 1991, would close about 100 climbing routes, while more than 3,000 others would remain open.
  
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• The 'fairy gold dust passport' more Australians are chasing

  22-07-2026 20:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Australians are racing to secure Irish citizenship, with new figures showing applications have more than doubled in the past three years as people seek the right to live, work and study across the EU.
  
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• Anxiety as Australia issues new travel advice for Middle East countries

  22-07-2026 08:23 via abc.net.au
  
  As conflict between the United States and Iran escalates once again, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has issued a warning to "reconsider" travel to several more countries in the region.
  
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• 'Massive' drop in tourists this winter hits WA's south

  22-07-2026 01:25 via abc.net.au
  
  Despite being an idyllic location for a winter getaway, businesses in WA's Great Southern have seen a decline in tourists this season.
  
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• Travel quiz: join us for a trip around the world

  21-07-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Where are macadamia nuts indigenous to? And what’s the capital city of Switzerland? 
  
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• What does Australia mean to you in 2026? Now's your chance to speak up

  19-07-2026 21:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Sulaiman Zandinan says Australia is amazing. Wendy Newman says people in the bush are "not country bumpkins". The ABC is inviting you to have Your Say about the issues, challenges and opportunities that shape your life in 2026.
  
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• For some in Australia, hope is fading and anger is rising

  19-07-2026 21:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Sulaiman Zandinan says Australia is amazing. Wendy Newman says people in the bush are "not country bumpkins". The ABC is inviting you to have Your Say about the issues, challenges and opportunities that shape your life in 2026.
  
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• Ultra-low tide makes 1km walk to island lighthouse possible

  16-07-2026 23:31 via abc.net.au
  
  A rare chance to walk 1 kilometre offshore to an island lighthouse attracts thousands of trekkers to a North Queensland town.
  
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• Tourists turn away from NT as Kakadu travellers greeted by closure signs

  14-07-2026 23:01 via abc.net.au
  
  It is known as the jewel in the Northern Territory's tourism crown, but visitors to Kakadu National Park are being greeted by closure signs blocking roads to key waterfall sites.
  
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• 'Not good enough': NT tourism in 'repair mode' over Kakadu waterfall closures

  14-07-2026 23:01 via abc.net.au
  
  It is known as the jewel in the Northern Territory's tourism crown, but visitors to Kakadu National Park are being greeted by closure signs blocking roads to key waterfall sites.
  
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• Child exploitation 'hiding in plain sight' in Thailand's sex industry

  14-07-2026 20:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Thailand is struggling against a "hidden" world of child sexual exploitation that requires action from both the tourism industry and law enforcement agencies, according to NGOs.
  
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• Quiz: Dust off your passport and join us on a trip

  14-07-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Which of these peaks isn't in the Himalayas? And in what country would you find the island of Rapa Nui?
  
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• Proposal to cut blanket ban on climbing at Mount Arapiles Dyurrite

  13-07-2026 01:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Climbing Victoria says proposed changes to the Mount Arapiles Dyurrite management plan will be a compromise between climbers and traditional owners built on "trust".
  
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• Illegal camping fine of $345 fine divides coastal community

  12-07-2026 22:35 via abc.net.au
  
  A crackdown on illegal camping in Noosa, prompted by hundreds of complaints, has sparked outrage locally, with many arguing fines will not solve the issue.
  
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• Illegal camping fine of $345 divides coastal community

  12-07-2026 22:35 via abc.net.au
  
  A crackdown on illegal camping in Noosa, prompted by hundreds of complaints, has sparked outrage locally, with many arguing fines will not solve the issue.
  
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• International arrival cards to be dumped for digital alternative

  12-07-2026 20:52 via abc.net.au
  
  A digital alternative to incoming passenger cards filled out by everyone entering Australia is set to be rolled out in the next two years.
  
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• Change to international travel as digital arrival cards roll out

  12-07-2026 20:52 via abc.net.au
  
  A digital alternative to incoming passenger cards filled out by everyone entering Australia is to be implemented in the next two years.
  
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• Historic farm turns Sunday roast into paddock-to-plate dining experience

  12-07-2026 00:06 via abc.net.au
  
  A 200-year-old Tasmanian farm is opening its gates to diners for the first time, as the family-run business seeks to expand its offerings and keep on top of costly upkeep.
  
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• 'Sacred' Coorong wetlands bracing for impact of bird flu

  10-07-2026 23:41 via abc.net.au
  
  South Australia's Coorong is a sanctuary for birds and marine life but it is increasingly under threat with the arrival of bird flu in Australia the latest in a rolling barrage of crises.
  
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• H5 bird flu poses risk to wildlife haven behind tale of 'Storm Boy'

  10-07-2026 23:41 via abc.net.au
  
  South Australia's Coorong is a sanctuary for birds and marine life but it is increasingly under threat with the arrival of bird flu in Australia the latest in a rolling barrage of crises.
  
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• Outback towns welcome grey nomads after slow start to tourism season

  10-07-2026 23:31 via abc.net.au
  
  Grey nomads are giving a much-needed boost to outback Queensland towns over the winter tourism season, but locals say more visitors are needed to fuel economic growth.
  
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• Indigenous-led whale tour shares thousands of years of observations and knowledge

  10-07-2026 01:31 via abc.net.au
  
  A new Indigenous-led whale-watching cruise is aiming to give an intimate insight into First Nations people's deep historical connection with the majestic mammals. 
  
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• Indigenous-led whale tour joins ancient knowledge with the present

  10-07-2026 01:31 via abc.net.au
  
  A new Indigenous-led whale-watching cruise is aiming to give an intimate insight into First Nations people's deep historical connection with the majestic mammals. 
  
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• Quiz: Jump in, we're going on a trip around the world

  07-07-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Which Mediterranean island was a setting for The Godfather? And what's the capital city of Morocco?
  
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