Saving the environment simply by drinking a beer sounds too good to be true, but thanks to The Good Beer Co. it’s now become a reality. There’s nothing more Australian than drinking a beer to save the Great Barrier Reef but it’s now official – the Great Barrier Beer is a thing and it’s going to help save the reef. The new tasty Indian pale ale has pledged to donate 50 per cent of all profits to the Australian Marine Conservation Society – cheers to that!
Read moreAustralian yachting and winemaking great Bob Oatley has died aged 87. A pioneer in Hunter Valley winemaking, Oatley was a successful businessman who laid the foundations for Oatley Wines, a global empire. The family business continued to diversify in 2003 with the acquisition of Hamilton Island resort. Adding tourism to his long list of accomplishments, Oatley’s vision turned Hamilton around and attracted accolades and celebrity endorsements.
Read moreSo you've got the back to work blues? You made it through the craziness of Christmas and New Year's and you're just barley holding on through the school holidays. The good news is that Australia Day is just around the corner! The upcoming Australia Day public holiday is a chance for some time off work and falling on a Tuesday this year, the Monday is looking very popular for chucking a sickie and extending your day off into an extra long weekend.
Read moreIn what has been described as a huge marketing opportunity, Australia has been named a 'must-visit' country for 2016 by travel guide guru Lonely Planet. For the first time ever, Australia has been ranked in the top ten destinations for 2016 alongside destinations such as Latvia, Botswana, Japan and the United States of America.
Read moreWith all the excitement and organisation surrounding the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, areas around the Gold Coast are starting to benefit from a whole range of industry, investment and infrastructure. Although the games are still a couple of years away, the region is already seeing the effects of being host city and will continue to see shopping, Gold Coast resorts and sporting stadiums popping up across the coast in the lead up to the games.
Read moreThere’s something that happens every year as the temperature starts to drop. A natural phenomenon if you will. About the time the winter chills start to really set in, when daytime temperatures are at record lows and it’s getting dark before you even leave the office. It’s the great northern migration.
Read moreRev heads unite! From February to March, Melbourne will be shrouded in the scent of engine oil and burning rubber as the Superbike World Championship and Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix speeds into town.
Read moreWith Australia Day just around the corner, domestic travel is looking to be one of the most popular ways to celebrate. As the summer heat swelters across the country, a long weekend is the perfect way to make the most of it all. Unsurprisingly, the Whitsundays look to be one of the most sought-after holiday destinations this summer.
Read moreThis month sees the annual Magic Millions Sales and Race Day gallop into the Gold Coast for what is fast becoming one of the greatest racing carnivals and international yearling sales in the world.
Read moreWe've all been there. You're on holidays overseas, minding your own business and having a great time when some loud, obnoxious tourist starts ruining it for everyone by disrespecting the local culture or comparing everything to 'back home'.
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