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Andrew Barr: Canberra’s economy rebounds

Visitor numbers during the school holidays returned to pre-COVID levels, and Winter in the City was an economic boost for the City Centre.

She Shapes History helps see Canberra differently

Have you ever wandered around the historical monuments of Canberra and thought, “Where are all the women?” That’s the question that led to Sita Sargeant founding She Shapes History, one of Canberra’s...

Truffle season, the super-sniffing underdog of ACT winter tourism

Tuesday 21 June marked the beginning of truffle season, the Canberra region’s prized underdog for drawing in winter tourism.

Floriade returns to Commonwealth Park in 2022

Floriade, Australia’s biggest celebration of spring, will return to its traditional home in Commonwealth Park for the first time since 2019, running from 17 September to 16 October.

Leaders tout economic management credentials

A fortnight from polling day Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese have again addressed their economic management credentials.

First international tourists in two years touch down in Australia

The first international tourists in two years have touched down in Sydney to be greeted by jubilant well-wishers waving Tim-Tams, jars of Vegemite and stuffed koalas.

Hope for tourists to return to ACT as Australian borders reopen

Australia’s borders re-open next week. The tourism sector will recover over the next couple of years – and the ACT even sooner.

Vaccinated international tourists to return to Australia on 21 February

Australia's ban on international tourists will end on February 21 after a decision by the federal government, with double vaccination required for entry.

Canberra’s best awarded at first ever virtual tourism awards

Canberra’s best of the tourism industry were tonight awarded in what was the first ever virtual Canberra Region Tourism Awards, the Canberra Region Tourism Awards ‘On Tour’.

Have you seen Warren?

Sick of the traditional travel experiences and over-hyped tourist traps? It’s time to do something a little different this summer, and go beyond - to Warren NSW!

Summernats return ‘triumphant’ after a year off

Summernats co-owner Andy Lopez was thrilled from the moment the street car festival’s 34th iteration kicked off at Exhibition Park last week.

Summernats 34 roars into life on day one

After two years absence from Canberra, Summernats 34 roared into action today when the gates at Exhibition Park opened to the public at 11am.

Snowy Mountains tourism swapping skis for pedals

Best known as Australia's winter wonderland, the Snowy Mountains region has set its post-COVID sights on becoming the nation's premier cycling and biking destination.

Phillip Island, regions struggle with stop-start tourism

Tourism makes up 44 per cent of Phillip Island's economy, worth an estimated $529 million the year before the pandemic hit.

Report calls for Hobart cable car refusal

A contentious plan to build a cable car to the top of Hobart's Mt Wellington would diminish the landmark's tourism, recreational and cultural values, an independent report has found.

‘Last straw’: latest lockdowns devastate Canberra tourism sector

The ACT Government has announced funding to support the Canberra tourism industry through Australia’s most recent COVID lockdowns.

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