Australia Travel News

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd spoke out against plans to stop people climbing tourist hotspot Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, as debate raged about the ban.

Members of the Australian delegation, Colin Walters, Tulip Chaudhury and Paul Evans answer questions at a press meet in the city on Thursday.

Australian employment fell in June as the global recession reduced demand for exports such as iron ore and coal, prompting mining companies to fire workers.

Plans to ban the climbing of Uluru in Australia will be followed by a raft of other measures to ensure its protection from the evils of the 21st century.

Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett has dismissed as "preposterous" Opposition claims he has a secret plan to ban tourists climbing Uluru.

'I still cannot believe he really died, his spirit will live on in his music' Wednesday, July 08, 2009 TOKYO: Devoted fans of Michael Jackson across Asia said farewell to the 'King of Pop' on Tuesday, singing his greatest hits, watching videos and gathering for a late-night viewing of the memorial in Los Angeles.

AN AUSTRALIAN town has banned bottled water, claiming to be the first in the country to revert to the tap for the sake of the environment and prompting the nation's largest state government to stop buying bottled water.

An Australian employee of Rio Tinto, the world's second-largest mining company, is being held in China on suspicion of espionage and stealing state secrets, the Australian foreign minister said Wednesday.

Numbers in decline... only one visitor in three now aims to climb to the top of the monolith - tourists increasingly understand the cultural insult to traditional land owners.

Traditional owners have long been opposed to people climbing Uluru. Map: Alice Springs 0870 Climbing to the top of Uluru could be banned in the near future under a proposed draft plan for the popular Central Australian tourist destination.

BEAUTIFUL one day, precarious the next. That's the verdict of a report that says coastal tourist towns in Queensland will be the hardest hit by the global economic downturn.

Four employees of Rio Tinto , the Anglo-Australian mining group, have been detained in China without explanation, raising tensions as the company is locked in tough negotiations over iron ore prices .

Japanese fans paid tribute to Michael Jackson on Tuesday, watching videos and listening to the pop legend's songs as devotees around Asia vowed to stay up late into the night to watch the official memorial in Los Angeles .

Cheap ... British travellers will soon be able to fly to Australia for around $20. New generation of 10 pound Poms Can fly to Australia for around $20 Move created to boost tourism IN an offer almost too good to be true, British travellers will soon be able to fly to Australia for less than the price of a guide book.

Tuesday, 7 July 2009, 11:09 am Press Release: New Zealand Government Super portability on agenda for Australian visit Finance Minister Bill English will meet Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan in Brisbane on July 16 to discuss the portability of retirement savings between New Zealand and Australia.

With attacks on Indian students creating widespread concern in India, Australia on Monday underlined its policy of a oezero tolerance for racisma and announced a slew of steps, including review of a legislation, to ensure the safety of international students.

By Neville D'Cruz MELBOURNE, July 5 -- Australia is moving to improve ties with Malaysia even further, Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said.

REPORTS of a sex betting ring on board a Navy ship are disturbing, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says.

This is no coincidence. It's a result of ongoing government policies that encourage racist attitudes and threaten the lives of the most disadvantaged in society.

A 265-pound , big-eared and long-nosed bundle of joy was welcomed in Australia as an important step in helping to save the endangered Asian elephant.