Tag: Lifestyle and Leisure
YMCA to run Murray canoe marathon
Another organisation has been found to run the annual Murray River canoe marathon.[MORE]
350,000 passengers stranded in Thailand
350,000 people are stranded in Thailand following anti-government protesters' takeover of Bangkok's airport.[MORE]
Upgrade for Mt Lofty walking track
One of Adelaide's most popular walks is to get a facelift, to help attract more locals and tourists. [MORE]
Margaret River hosts junior surfing titles
The Australian Junior Surfing Titles will begin in Margaret River today.[MORE]
Indigenous claim on Bay of Fires
The Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre wants ownership of a coastal tourism hot spot to be transferred to Aboriginal people.[MORE]
Yuendumu enjoys pool paradise
The manager of a new remote community pool says having a pool is like having a little piece of paradise.[MORE]
Mountain hikers warned not to bank on mobile coverage
A National Parks and Wildlife service official has warned visitors to Kosciuszko's high country in New South Wales not to rely on mobile phone coverage in case of emergencies.[MORE]
Tourism authority hosting industry investment forum
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) is hosting an forum for operators in Brisbane today looking at issues affecting future tourism investment.[MORE]
UK mini-budget hits Australian travellers
Australians travelling home from the UK next year will feel the sting of last night's British mini-budget.[MORE]
Govt urged to declare surfing reserves
A group of surfers are lobbying the Western Australian Government to declare several surf breaks on the WA coast surfing reserves.[MORE]
Narnu Farm enters Hall of Fame
The Hindmarsh Island tourist attraction Narnu Farm has been inducted into the state's Tourism Hall of Fame.[MORE]
Amsterdam weed cafes to go up in smoke
Almost a fifth of Amsterdam's popular marijuana-selling coffee shops are to be closed because they are too close to schools, the city council said.[MORE]
Sun Coast council says no to nude beach plan
Queensland's first legal nude beach appears to be some way off, with the Sunshine Coast Regional Council rejecting a bid for clothing optional bathing.[MORE]
Fishing group fears marker removal risks safety
A recreational fishing group says boaties will be in danger if water channel markers are removed from Beelbi Creek north of Hervey Bay.[MORE]
Bombing survivor heads back to Bali
A Darwin man who survived the Bali bombings says the execution of the bombers will provide closure for some, but he is sad that more human life has been taken.[MORE]
Mixed feelings amongst Bali travellers
It appears some travellers in the Northern Territory have decided against going to Bali because of safety fears. [MORE]
Outback appeal proves a hit for TV veteran
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TV veteran Bill Peach believes unique Australian scenery might be the way to promote tourism.[MORE]
QTIC welcomes $9m tourism industry boost
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) says the State Government needs to carefully spend the the money raised through the sale of Sunlover Cruises operating licence. [MORE]
Minister vows illegal hostels will be prosecuted
The Qld Emergency Services Minister vows to prosecute backpacker hostels that don't comply with fire safety rules.[MORE]
Govt under fire over Qld hostels safety breaches
The Qld Oppn says it is outrageous backpacker hostels are still flouting fire safety rules.[MORE]
NT residents cancel travel plans to Bali
A Darwin based travel agent says people are cancelling their trips to Indonesia because of the impending execution of the Bali bombers.[MORE]
Swan River closures
Access to the Swan River in Perth will be restricted over the weekend because of the Red Bull Air Race.[MORE]
Ramos-Horta urges Aussies back to E Timor
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East Timor's President is urging Australians wanting to make a difference to his country to travel there for a holiday.[MORE]
Imperial Hotel targeted in alcohol violence crackdown
A Tamworth hotel has been included in a Government list of alcohol violence hot spots it intends to target in a new crackdown.[MORE]
Residents encouraged to try wave machine
Australia's second stationary wave machine will be launched in Kalgoorlie-Boulder this weekend.[MORE]
