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Australia’s 2026 skilled visa priority rules now favor some onshore applicants
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Australia’s new skilled visa processing priorities took effect July 25, 2026, and may change how quickly certain onshore and offshore applicants are processed.
Alike launches build-your-own tourist passes in Sydney and Melbourne
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Alike has launched customizable tourist passes in Sydney and Melbourne, letting travelers choose only the attractions they want instead of buying preset bundles.
Metro Cities Media to spotlight unusual Australian art careers
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Metro Cities Media will begin a feature series on unconventional art-related careers, starting with storyboard artists and visual concepts specialists.
Tim Tam and Robert Irwin launch U.S. trip to Australia giveaway
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Tim Tam and Robert Irwin are offering three U.S. winners and a guest a trip to Australia, including flights, a stay at the Crocodile Hunter Lodge and a private tour of Australia Zoo. The promotion is meant to deepen Tim Tam’s U.S. audience and…
Travel And Tour World expands global presence at 13 travel events in July and August 2026
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Travel And Tour World said it covered 13 major travel, tourism, hospitality, technology and MICE events across Asia, Europe, North America and Australia in July and August 2026. The company said the two-month push deepened its industry reporting…
Tim Tam and Robert Irwin launch Australia trip giveaway for US fans
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Tim Tam and Robert Irwin are offering three U.S. winners and a guest an Australian adventure that includes flights, a stay at the Crocodile Hunter Lodge and a private Australia Zoo tour.
Jarlicious Cupcakes pushes shelf-stable jars for delivery, gifting and travel
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Jarlicious Cupcakes says its cupcakes in jars are built for Australia-wide delivery, room-temperature storage and use in settings where refrigeration is limited.
Labor Day tops summer holidays for fatal speeding crashes, Smart Start finds
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A Smart Start analysis of federal crash data says Labor Day has the highest average number of fatal speeding-related crashes among major summer holidays, with 133 a year from 2014 to 2023. The findings underscore continued risks from speeding and…
Momcozy launches spring sale for Australian mums with up to 20% off
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Momcozy Australia has launched its “Mum, and More” spring sale, offering up to 20% off products built for breastfeeding, pumping, travel and everyday care.
Indian professionals weigh Australia over U.S. for permanent settlement
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GIEC Global India says more Indian skilled workers are looking at Australia for long-term migration in 2026/27 as they prioritize permanent residence, family stability and clearer pathways over job-only opportunities.
Portable movie screens gain ground as Australia’s outdoor events grow
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Demand for portable movie screen setups is rising across Australia as councils, schools, community groups and private organisers add more outdoor entertainment.
Five Chinese wall socket manufacturers to watch in 2026
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International buyers are putting more weight on certification, safety, and model-specific testing as they source wall sockets from China in 2026. This roundup compares five manufacturers across European, Australian, British, American, and smart…
Australian indie film Ballad of a Sundowner launches fundraising push
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Ballad of a Sundowner, an independent Australian feature set in South Australia in 1934, has launched a tax-deductible fundraising campaign through the Australian Cultural Fund to finish post-production.
iFLYTEK starts selling AI Translator 4.0 in Australia
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iFLYTEK has launched the AI Translator 4.0 in Australia, a portable device built for real-time voice, photo and face-to-face translation.
Australia's telco M&A heats up as mid-market deals hit strongest pace since 2021
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Morgan Business Sales released a 2026 report on Australia’s telecommunications services sector, saying verified mid-market deal activity is at its strongest level since 2021 and four ASX-listed buyers are actively consolidating.
Cruise tourism market seen doubling to $401.2 billion by 2035
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Cruise tourism is projected to nearly double to $401.20 billion by 2035, driven by new ship orders, destination investment and rising demand for premium, experience-led travel.
VandS Clinic expands multilingual aesthetic care for global tourists
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South Korea’s VandS Clinic is widening access to skin and aesthetic treatments for international travelers, with more than 68 branches nationwide and multilingual interpretation support.
Airtripmaker expands premium-cabin flights for corporate and group travelers
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Airtripmaker is broadening its U.S. and Canada booking platform with premium economy, business class and first class flights for companies, corporates and groups.
Les Parsons OAM remembered as a founder of Australia’s olive industry
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The death of Leslie “Les” Parsons OAM on Aug. 3 has renewed attention on the volunteer growers who built the Australian Olive Association before it became the national peak body in 1996. His legacy includes helping launch the industry group,…
World Winery Map launches with 4.3 million vineyards mapped
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WorldWineryMap.com has launched a free global database covering 4,303,693 vineyards, 104,330 wineries and 98,719 wine-region boundaries across 90 countries.
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