Tributes flow for Wollongong music legend Ben Hession
The Illawarra music scene is in mourning following the sudden death of beloved broadcaster and poet Ben Hession, a selfless champion of Australian independent music. Read the tributes.
The Illawarra music scene is in mourning following the sudden death of beloved broadcaster and poet Ben Hession, a selfless champion of Australian independent music. Read the tributes.
Professor Ross Dowling, a driving force behind WA's geotourism and cruise sectors, steps down from Destination Perth. Explore his legacy and vision for sustainable travel. Read his full story.
Arizona's 'desert honky-tonk princess' Brea Burns is touring Australia for the first time, bringing her unique sound and a cover of Olivia Newton-John's 'Physical'. Catch her at Full Throttle Ranch and Tamworth.
Dreamfields Festival is officially returning to Townsville in 2025 after a massive debut. Get ready for another epic weekend of music and camping in North Queensland!
Queensland's tourism chief calls for increased visitation to fund conservation of the Great Barrier Reef, following its prestigious 'World's Best Tourism Attraction' win. Discover how tourism fuels protection.
Facing border closures and cyclone devastation, Tourism Tropical North Queensland achieved a record-breaking 36:1 ROI from international campaigns. Discover their strategy.
How Cairns tourism leaders turned airline pullouts, cyclones, and market collapse into a blueprint for growth. Discover the strategy that saved the region. Read the full story.
When Japanese tourism to Cairns collapsed, a bold diversification plan saved the region's future. Discover the strategy that rescued the local economy.
Premier Roger Cook's sustainable tourism vision hits a snag as Rottnest Island's $50 million energy overhaul faces major delays and cost blowouts. Get the full story on WA's green energy hurdles.
Exclusive details reveal the fierce battle over renaming Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef to boost tourism. Discover the key players and the high-stakes debate.
Cairns tourism leader Mark Olsen transformed a pilot strike crisis into a $1.5 million economic win. Discover how resilience and innovation saved the region's key events.
Explore how Tourism Tropical North Queensland's four-decade history of unified advocacy transformed Cairns into a global destination, driving major infrastructure and economic growth.
Discover Montreux, the serene Swiss lakeside town that became a legendary musical hub for Queen's Freddie Mercury and the iconic Montreux Jazz Festival. Plan your visit.
Townsville secures the major Country Fest QLD music festival, set for July 2025. The move promises a significant tourism and economic injection for North Queensland. Discover the lineup and impact.
Perth's live music calendar is bursting with world-class acts for 2026. Discover the huge line-up, record-breaking venue stats, and why WA is now a top touring destination.
International tourism to Western Australia has officially rebounded, surpassing 2019 levels with record spending. Discover the key markets driving this boom and what it means for the state's economy.
Townsville's visitor economy is surging as tourists extend their stays, injecting millions into local businesses. Discover how this trend is reshaping the region's future.
Rock band Magpie Senpai has claimed top honours at WA's longest-running youth music contest, Underground Sounds. Six finalists competed for $5000 in prizes. Discover the winners.
International tourists have delivered a $111 million windfall to Geelong and the Bellarine, offsetting a sharp drop in domestic visitor spending. Discover how the region's economy is transforming.
Spotify Wrapped is back, offering a personal reflection of your year in music. Discover why it's a cultural moment, not a judgement of your taste. Dive into your 2023 soundtrack now!
Abermain singer-songwriter Mackenzie Lee, 19, is a finalist for the prestigious 2026 Starmaker competition at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, following a journey that began with busking at age 11.
New York art-rock legends TV On The Radio are confirmed as the final headliner for Meredith Music Festival 2024. Get the full lineup and ticket details here.
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Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here! Discover Australia's most-streamed artists like Taylor Swift and The Wiggles, plus global hits from Bad Bunny. Dive into your personalised stats now.
A new $1.9 million beachfront campground with 100 sites has opened at Lake Macquarie's Belmont Wetlands, promising a major boost for Hunter eco-tourism and local jobs.
A new $176 million tourism hub is set to transform Cairns, boosting the Far North's $3.2 billion visitor economy and creating hundreds of local jobs. Discover the plan.
The inaugural Park Waves Festival in Australia, headlined by Parkway Drive, has been cancelled due to rising costs. Full refunds are being issued for all dates. Get the full story.
The Gum Ball music festival announces its first line-up for its 21st anniversary in the Hunter Valley, featuring King Stingray, Megan Washington, and Don Walker. Tickets on sale now.
Early bird tickets are now available for the 35th Townsville Folk Festival, celebrating its anniversary with a stellar lineup. Get yours before prices rise!
The WA Symphony Orchestra's 2025 season culminated with Beethoven's majestic 'Emperor' Piano Concerto, performed by pianist Lukas Vondracek and conductor Asher Fisch at UWA Winthrop Hall. Discover the highlights of this five-concerto marathon.