This Month
Westpac has ‘regrettable losses’ in poaching wars
Macquarie is coming for the big four banks in more ways than one, as Anthony Miller has learned the hard way.
Ditch paper arrival cards before the Olympics, government warned
Tourism figures say archaic border processing systems need to be overhauled before the Brisbane Olympics.
January
Tennis party a $600m sugar hit for Victoria, but beware the hangover
CBD hotels are running at near full capacity and bars are selling cocktails by the carafe, but economists say a record AO spend won’t go far in fixing the state’s balance sheet.
Fire evacuation warnings as Victoria braces for record heat
Businesses along the Great Ocean Road are counting their losses but urging tourists to stay away and stay safe as the state gets set to swelter.
Airbnb owners rethink Olympics plans as short-stay changes loom
Owners of short-stay accommodation in Brisbane have slammed proposed fees and rules they believe will deter investment ahead of the 2032 Games.
December 2025
Revellers queue for more than 15 hours to catch world-famous fireworks
Despite fears people might stay away, hundreds of thousands of revellers have wasted no time trying to secure the perfect view at Sydney’s most coveted lookouts.
Corporate Travel’s executive alumni have moved on
Corporate Australia is a small place, so it shouldn’t be surprising two of its former execs have found a new home at the same ASX 50 company.
Owners seal deal on Uluru’s Ayers Rock Resort with US firm
The Ayers Rock Resort is the only tourist accommodation at Uluru and will change hands to Journey Beyond, a US firm that operates The Ghan.
Exiting Jamie Pherous should be the easiest decision ever
In the middle of each night, when Corporate Travel chairman Ewen Crouch gets up for a pee, he must silently acknowledge that he’s got absolutely no idea.
What did PwC know about Corporate Travel?
It seems the consulting giant spotted issues at Jamie Pherous’ company after all, at least enough to try to protect its own back.
Corporate Travel’s malfunctioning heart beats with taxpayer money
The accounting scandal at the company risks jumping to the federal government and its lucrative contracts.
November 2025
Corporate Travel ripped off customers. It’s now fighting for its life
The scandal that has engulfed Corporate Travel Management is a governance train wreck that will do a lot more damage before it’s finished.
‘It’s a huge market’: Move over schoolies, here come the moolies
The party trip is a rite of passage for school-leavers, but mums keen to wind down and celebrate their own “end of year 12” are fast catching up.
October 2025
‘No bin chickens, no Tom Cruise’: Liveris pitches Brisbane 2032 to NY
Andrew Liveris has made a Tourism Australia-esque pitch to Wall Street heavyweights for business involvement in the Brisbane Olympics.
Alan Joyce’s tell-all memoir will ‘set the record straight’
It’s the book no one asked for, but Hardie Grant promises the autobiography of the former Qantas CEO will still “surprise” readers.
September 2025
Crown casino seeks Chris Lucas to save Southbank
Melbourne’s foodie crowd are proving to be harder to satisfy than the Victorian gambling regulator.
Qantas tightens reputation metrics after increasing CEO salary
The ASX-listed airline’s board increased chief executive Vanessa Hudson’s salary to $1.7 million from $1.65 million, in line with ‘comparable roles’.
Spirit, salmon, Sandy Bay, stadium: Tasmania’s woes worsen
Locals only need one letter of the alphabet to remember the rumbling problems in the state.
Qantas and Virgin get erased from Sydney Airport’s future
Not a flash of the Flying Kangaroo or its rival’s logo. Still, at least the airport has more airline options than its Western Sydney counterpart.
Last boarding call for Goyder at the AFL
Just as he called time on the latest AFL governance saga, the ex-Qantas chairman’s legacy at the airline was again in the public eye.
Short stays, lasting impact
Today’s travellers aren’t just visiting capital cities or checking into hotels. They’re staying in regional towns and supporting local businesses.
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August 2025
The business of wildlife: a surprisingly lucrative model
Conservation and commerce can co-exist.
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Bullock scores a Qantas ‘upgrade’ on an economy only flight
Qantas finds a way to upgrade Chairman’s Lounge members even when the only seats on the entire plane are economy class, it seems.
Revolving door between PM’s office and Qantas still turning
The swaths of staffers fleeing parliament post-election was a hiring opportunity for Qantas.
July 2025
Murujuga rock art receives World Heritage listing
Environment Minister Murray Watt hailed the designation by UNESCO while visiting the organisation’s headquarters in Paris.
