Archive for February, 2008

Thousands experience ‘royal rendezvous’ (ABC)

Sunday, February 24th, 2008

In a historic moment, thousands of people have turned out to see Queen Elizabeth 2 cruise liner and sister ship Queen Victoria pass each other in Sydney Harbour.

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QE2’s last voyage a celebration, captain says (ABC)

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

The captain of the Queen Elizabeth 2 cruise liner says he hopes all of Sydney will come out to farewell the ship as it leaves the city for the last time.

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Sydney welcomes QE2 (ABC)

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

The Queen Elizabeth 2 cruise liner has docked in Sydney for the last time - 30 years to the day since the ship made its maiden voyage to the city.

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Sydney welcomes second cruising Queen (ABC)

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

The Queen Elizabeth 2 cruise liner is on course to arrive in Sydney today, marking a historic meeting with its sister cruise ship Queen Victoria, which docked at Circular Quay yesterday.

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Cruising Queen docks at Circular Quay (ABC)

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

The huge cruise liner Queen Victoria docked in Sydney Harbour this morning on its first trip to the city.

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Cruising Queen docks in Sydney (ABC)

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

The huge cruise liner Queen Victoria docked in Sydney Harbour this morning on its first trip to the city.

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Grand visitors crowd the Port of Hobart (ABC)

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

The Hobart port authority says it has no logistical concerns with the visit of three cruise liners today.

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Global cultures together in Adelaide (Travelpress)

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

Cultures from around the world will be celebrated at an international music festival in Adelaide from March 7 to 9.

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Stench strands Perth passengers (Travelpress)

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

A foul odour on a Qantas plane forced a Sydney-Perth flight to be cancelled this week.

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Cycle tour wins Sports Tourism prize (Travelpress)

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

South Australia’s Tour Down Under cycling event has won the Sports Tourism category of the Australian Sports Awards.

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New deal for frequent flyers (Travelpress)

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

Frequent flyers with Qantas may soon be able to redeem their points more easily - if they pay a points premium.

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TA taking care of business (Travelpress)

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

Tourism Australia has unveiled a new business events division.

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Giant cruise ship docks in Melbourne (ABC)

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

One of the world’s most luxurious ocean liners arrived on its first tour of Australian waters today.

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Giant ship docks in Melbourne (ABC)

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

One of the world’s most luxurious ocean liners arrived on its first tour of Australian waters today.

Original post by Yahoo!7 News - Travel

Extreme sports on the Mountain (Travelpress)

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

An extreme sport and music event is to be staged at Bathurst’s famous Mount Panorama race circuit from March 7 to 9.

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