Australians could be charged to visit national parks in Queensland under plan to boost tourism

Why Australians could soon be forced to pay a tourist TAX to visit national parks and some of the country’s most popular attractions Queensland government considering charging visitors a levy to main attractions Councils to determine if visitors should be charged for places like national parks The money would go towards maintenance and managing the … Read more

Teenage girls allegedly livestream themselve joyriding in a stolen car in Brisbane

Shocking footage shows ‘teenage girls joyriding in a stolen car after pinched the keys from coaches bag before livestreaming the wild stunt’ A group of girls allegedly stole a Toyota Hilux in Kedron, Brisbane, on Tuesday  Footage posted online allegedly shows the girls driving through the city’s north Craig Pendlebury said his keys were allegedly … Read more

Former QPR and Southampton striker Charlie Austin ‘in talks with A-League side Brisbane Roar’

Former QPR and Southampton striker Charlie Austin ‘closes in on a move to Australia after opening talks with A-League side Brisbane Roar’ following his release from Loftus Road Charlie Austin is a free agent after his contract at QPR was not extended  The striker is now in talks with Brisbane Road over a move, new … Read more

Queensland man stops a female car thief by hoisting her up on forklift as she tried to steal vehicle

Quick-thinking driver stops woman stealing his car by using a FORKLIFT to hoist the vehicle into the air and trapping the thief inside Queensland man decides to trap someone allegedly stealing his car with forklift Brendan Mills imaginative actions prevented the alleged thief from absconding A 24-year-old woman arrested by police at Waterford West and charged  … Read more

Brisbane endures its coldest start to winter since 1904 as records fall in Sydney and Melbourne

Proof you aren’t going soft: Australian city is now shivering through its coldest start to winter since 1904 – as cold weather records tumble, snow falls on beaches… and it’s not over yet Antarctic cold snap is sending record tumbling as temperatures plummet  Brisbane braced for its coldest day since 1904 as polar winds blast … Read more

Aussies set to freeze as air ‘straight from the Antarctic ice sheet’ surges towards the country

Five new polar blasts are set to hit Australia over the next two weeks as the country continues its freezing start to winter – the coldest in 118 years. A massive surge of cold air is forcing temperatures to plunge several degrees below the June average right across the country. The Bureau of Meteorology says … Read more

How to save money when travelling: Smart Women Society share handy tips on TikTok

Avid traveller shares her top secrets for saving money on holidays – from booking at six weeks in advance to shopping at local grocery stores The best ways to save money when travelling have been revealed  TikToker Téa Angelos shared the handy tips in a sequence of two videos  She recommends booking flights six weeks … Read more

Australia: Jetstar comes under fire for stopping disabled woman from flying with her wheelchair

The extraordinary comment a Paralympian claims a Jetstar worker made to her when she questioned why she couldn’t bring her wheelchair on a flight: ‘Stop being rude to me’ Paralympian was not allowed to board Jetstar flight with her wheelchair Karni Liddell won Paralympic Bronze at 1996 and 2000 Games in swimming  Airline denied her … Read more

Flying overweight on Jetstar: Passenger feels embarrassed asking for a seatbelt extender

Aussie woman reveals the reality of flying as an ‘overweight passenger’ and the most ’embarrassing’ thing she faces before each flight: ‘I could hardly breathe’ TikToker Ali Smith has revealed what it’s like flying as an overweight passenger In a now-viral video, she often needs to ask staff for a seatbelt extender But she says … Read more

Peter Pan Neverland Bar in Brisbane: The $40 experience wowing Australians

Inside the ‘magical’ Peter Pan popup bar that takes childhood nostalgia to a new level – complete with ‘Captain Hook’s ship’ and a ‘Lost Boys hideout’ A Peter Pan immersive experience has popped up in Brisbane for $40pp The ticket includes a 90-minute journey through Neverland and three drinks Guests can also participate in themed-challenges … Read more