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Know Before You Go: 29 Abandoned Uranium Mines to be Incorporated into Kakadu!
Kakadu National Park is a major destination and highlight for many travellers to Australia. One of the issues surrounding the park that travellers should be aware of is Uranium Mining. From the road trains to the environmental impact, the mines are a major part of the Northern Territory and it’s tourism.
The locals are as divided about the issue of mining as the rest of the world. If you do have the good fortune to sit and chat with a Fair Dinkum Territorian, I’m sure you’ll hear their view point. While it is always fine to have discussions about highly political issues, please be respectful. Remember- the people you meet- live there and are affected by the industry everyday of their lives.
Whatever your personal/political opinion on Uranium mining, the environment and indigenous people have just scored a win. Recently an agreement has been made to extend KAKADU National Park by a further 466 hectares with the incorporation of 29 EXPIRED mining leases into the World Heritage Area.
Date: November 20th, 2006 |
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Australians skip holidays
Bad news for domestic tourism Down Under. A new financial report shows that Aussies are travelling out of country or, if they’re sticking close to home, they’re a lot less likely to spend the night in another destination…and blow less cash. The result? Hurting hotels, restaurants, attractions, etc.
From Australians skip holidays
Date: April 11th, 2006 |
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Warming gives travel visionaries the chills
It must be a slow travel news day in Aus, when the biggest story they can come up with is an article about travel giants who are now feeling ‘responsible’ for global warming because of the increase in flight travel. Hmmm.. They don’t want people to fly as much, but apparently scooting around in cars is better? Warming gives travel visionaries the chills
Date: March 6th, 2006 |
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Family appeals for missing Australian in Rishikesh
More Australians continue to disappear abroad - with unusual circumstances. Here’s hoping he’s been found, alive and well, just off the grid. Family appeals for missing Australian in Rishikesh
Date: January 18th, 2006 |
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Cheap global tickets could spark travel boom
Jetstar International, the budget baby of Qantas, is looking to offer the cheapest tickets ever from Aus to destinations 10 hours or less away, such as Hawaii, Vietnam and Bangkok. The routes are set to be announced in June of 2006, with operating costs a full 40% lower than the monopolistic big bro. Cheap global tickets could spark travel boom
Date: January 11th, 2006 |
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Daily Dose- Food, Politics, and Free Board Baby!
Free Board- a dude skateboarding across OZ!!!
http://www.boardfree.co.uk/home.htm
It’s taken 105 years, but on Monday a woman led the Australian government in the Senate for the first time.
http://au.news.yahoo.com/061009/2/10uh3.html
The Bass to Barra trail was launched in April 2005 and has been so popular that a Bass to Barra Trail Guide has been released. This trail is Australia’s only closed freshwater sports fishing trail.
http://au.travel.yahoo.com/great-outdoors
Good Food Month Info!
The Food Festival
Location: Hyde Park, Saturday, 28 October food stalls noon-2pm, entertainment until 5pm
Wine Show
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Date: October 9th, 2006 |
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100 Things To Do In Australia Before You Die
Playing off the popular book 10,000 places to visit before you die, the anxiety that comes with word ‘die’ and everything die-lightful (sorry, couldn’t resist) comes 100 Things To Do In Australia Before You Die.
Published by Australian Traveller Mag, the top five includes Overload your senses at Australia’s largest national park, Dive into the Great Barrier Reef, Find freedom on the Big Lap (aka tour Australia) , Visit the remarkable pebble (Uluru) and Climb the Coathanger of the Sydney Harbor Bridge. Hmm..only done two of those..and the rest of the list doesn’t fare much better! What do …
Date: April 4th, 2006 |
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Where the Bloody Hell Are You?
Australia has launched a new travel campaign, to some controversy over the use of the word ‘bloody’. The new ad is shown online and features the tag line, so where the bloody hell are you?
Check out this New info on Bikini Babe spokes woman Laura Bingle!
Date: February 25th, 2006 |
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Not-so-frequent flyer lands in jail
From the bizarre news files - an Australian man who illegally collected 17.6 million miles without ever stepping foot on a plane was sentence to jail. The former ticketing agent sold points to his family and friends. Not-so-frequent flyer lands in jail
Date: January 13th, 2006 |
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Dark days for Down Under travel industry
With almost a fourth of Australians heading overseas for a vacation this past year, it’s no wonder that industry experts are worrying about the future of Australian domestic travel. Online retailers have helped change the face of Australia travel, as well as changes in traditional markets like Japan - with more nearby destinations ‘opening up’ and becoming easier to travel in, the country is seeing fewer dollars. Dark days for travel industry New Zealand is also seeing dissapointing numbers: Sharp decline in domestic tourism
Date: December 26th, 2005 |
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