Hong Kong saw 49.9 million tourists in 2025, a 12% rise, driven by mainland and international visitors.

Australians get $100 off flights with Mastercard spend, plus travel perks through Feb 28, 2026.

Gael Monfils retired in his final match, losing to qualifier Dane Sweeny at the Australian Open.

Santos shipped its first LNG from Barossa in Jan 2026 after pipeline delays, with strong production and revenue growth despite lower prices.

NSW Waratahs sign Kangaroos star Angus Crichton for 2027, moving from rugby league to union.

Hotel101 Global has agreed to develop a new hotel in Melbourne, Australia, advancing its international expansion.

TV service restored in Bendigo after fire-related outage; radio and NBN still recovering.

Sydney travel agent Zahra Rachid avoided jail after pleading guilty to stealing up to $50,360 from clients by falsely canceling flights.

Australian actors Rose Byrne and Jacob Elordi earned their first Oscar nominations, with Byrne for best actress and Elordi for best supporting actor.

On January 26, 2026, ABC’s Tony Armstrong aired a provocative special challenging Australia’s national day, highlighting Indigenous injustice and systemic inequities.