Big skills shortage looming in WA

WA’s resources sector is facing a skills crunch reminiscent of the last mining boom, with estimates the state will need more than 8000 extra workers in the next 12-18 months. That’s according to research featured in The West Australian, which says that the shortage is set to be exacerbated by WA’s hard border closure that [&hellip

Sunshine Coast’s Saltwater Eco Tours launches new Indigenous eco cruise to connect “Culture to Coast”

In the Year of Indigenous Tourism, Queensland’s Sunshine Coast’s rich Indigenous heritage and spectacular coastline are being celebrated with the launch of a new Indigenous cruise operator, Saltwater Eco Tours. Operating from Mooloolaba, Saltwater Eco Tours is using a century-old historic timber sailing vessel, Spray of the Coral Coast, to showcase the Sunshine Coast’s Indigenous heritage and [&hellip

The latest on emigration to New Zealand

The Minister of Immigration has announced changes to border exception criteria effective 18 June 2020. Below is a summary of the changes:    Partners and dependants of New Zealand citizens and residents who are ordinarily resident in New Zealand or hold a visa on the basis of their relationship, will no longer need to travel with their [&hellip

Coronavirus – the latest news from downunder

16th March 2020 Australia  The Australian Government has announced all travellers to Australia will be required to self-isolate for 14 days. There is now also a ban on cruise liners from foreign ports arriving at Australian ports for 30 days. Visa Holders currently Onshore:The Department has announced that onshore visa holders wishing to extend their [&hellip

News from Adelaide and beyond

Bush Fire Update – Kangaroo Island The bush fire season in Australia has been severe and around 3% of Australia was affected. However, most of the country is open for business and even in areas that were hit hard, like Kangaroo Island, there is still so much to offer visitors. Less than half of the [&hellip