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Local governmentPremiumFreo to host national cruise conference

Fremantle is set to host dozens of ships and industry leaders at a national cruise ship conference next year.

Gabrielle Becerra Mellet

GROWING CITYPremiumAlbany a hotspot for capital city movers, says new report

Albany is one of the fastest growing regions in Australia and a hotspot for people moving from capital cities, new data has revealed.

Melissa Sheil

TourismPremiumBali wants to ban building of hotels, villas: governor

Bali's governor is putting a temporary ban on the building of hotels and nightclubs in parts of the tourist hotspot in a bid to curb overdevelopment.

Stanley Widianto

TourismCommentsPremiumPerth’s prolonged cool spell a blessing for blossom festival

Prolonged cooler weather might be a point of pain for Perth residents but it could been a boon for flower lovers, with Perth Hills flowering fruit trees expected to have greater longevity this season.

Caitlyn Rintoul

TourismCommentsPremiumFree tickets seek to draw a million people to Perth Zoo

More than 44,000 Perth families have already claimed their free Zoo tickets, as the Government seeks to draw a million people through the doors each year.

Dylan Caporn

BusinessPremiumStar relief talks ongoing but taxes will be paid: govt

Queensland's Deputy Premier says a hard line will be taken with Star Entertainment to pay its taxes but talks are ongoing to provide relief for Queen's Wharf.

Laine Clark

STATE POLITICSCommentsPremiumNew office to expand national park tourism options

WA’s national parks will be bolstered by a wave of new businesses in a bid to draw more visitors from abroad, as the Government seeks to establish a tourism division within the responsible Department. 

Dylan Caporn

CRUISING THROUGHCruise season kicks off next month with Albany spotlighted

Albany will soon receive an influx of temporary tourists, with the 2024-25 cruise season kicking off next month.

Melissa Sheil

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John Kerry to come to Perth for world tourism event

Former US secretary of State John Kerry will headline a major international tourism conference, to be hosted in Perth next month. 

Dylan Caporn

MarketsCasino group Star pulled up by ASX for late lodgement

With its 2024 financials now running late, all eyes are on Star Entertainment Group for a response to a second report doubting its ability to run its flagship Sydney casino.

Simone Grogan

TourismPremiumProblem visitors spark rethink of tourism on Bali

A surge in unruly and misbehaving visitors to Bali has prompted Indonesia to promise changes on the tropical island to avoid tourists becoming "public enemies".

Fransiska Nangoy

TourismPremiumSecond probe finds Star still unsuitable to run casino

Star Entertainment has been declared unsuitable to take back control of its lucrative Sydney casino after a damning inquiry highlighted a litany of failures.

Peter Bodkin

TourismPremiumCrown Resorts chief in sudden departure

Crown Resorts national boss Ciaran Curruthers is leaving the group suddenly, less than two years after he was parachuted in to fix up the newly privatised company.

Sean Smith

RacingSeven of the best things to do in Broome

Dive into this guide to discover the best that Broome has to offer and plan your perfect itinerary in one of Western Australia’s most enchanting regions.

Racing WA

RacingSeven of the best things to do in Broome

Dive into this guide to discover the best that Broome has to offer and plan your perfect itinerary in one of Western Australia’s most enchanting regions.

Racing WA

RacingRacing in the regions: More than a race

From Kununurra in our far north to Albany in our far south, WA’s 47 race clubs offer more than entertainment.

Racing WA

RacingRacing in the regions: More than a race

From Kununurra in our far north to Albany in our far south, WA’s 47 race clubs offer more than entertainment.

Racing WA

STATE POLITICSCommentsPremiumPerth to China direct flights boosted for Year of the Snake

Direct flights between Perth and China will be expanded during New Year celebrations early next year, prompting hopes of a flood of tourists flying to WA to mark the Year of the Snake. 

Dylan Caporn

TINY TOWNPremiumGreat Southern town makes Australia’s top 10 tiny towns

An idyllic Great Southern tourist town with a population of just over 400 has made the list of Australia’s best tiny towns.

Melissa Sheil

MANJIMUP HISTORYPremiumFree entry for Manjimup Heritage Park museums until 2025

Manjimup shire president Donelle Buegge is encouraging residents to visit the Power Up Museum and the State Timber Museum, with those living in the shire to receive free entry until June next year.

Anjelica Smilovitis

STATE POLITICSCommentsPremiumSaffioti defends major event budget, takes swipe at Vic, SA

A taxpayer-funded major events boom has proven WA’s economic strategy is working, Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti has claimed, taking a shot at Victoria’s decision to dump the 2026 Commonwealth Games. 

Dylan Caporn

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Huge cash haul for WA thanks to major music, sport events

A blockbuster concert, international wrestling and highly-anticipated soccer games have pumped $105 million into the WA economy, new government figures show.

Joe Spagnolo

TourismPremiumNew hotel is Quay to the city

A new luxury hotel at Elizabeth Quay is planned to open within 12 months and will elevate Perth’s position on the global tourism stage, chief executive Carolyn Turnbull says.

Matt Mckenzie

PoliticsCommentsPremiumGilchrist gives WA edge in heated battle for tourism dollars

WA is scrambling to get a slice of the lucrative multi-billion dollar Indian tourist market, with the visitor spend in the west doubling since the pandemic to $128 million last year.

Dylan Caporn