He’s been a pretty tough nut to crack since WA introduced some harsh border restrictions, but it now appears Marky Mark McGowan is beginning to soften up.

In celebration of South Australia easing restrictions to NSW travellers, 200 return airfares and a handful of holiday packages are up for grabs.

Finally, Victoria’s tourism industry has something to cheer about. Let’s hope the Andrews government continues this positive momentum.

In some very welcome news for the hard-hit state, Victorian hospitality businesses and the region’s alpine resorts will share in $3 billion worth of new support.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has sent his Christmas wish list to Santa nice and early, which includes an easing of travel restrictions and a Cronulla Sharks stubby holder.

While this is not a major boost for the travel industry, it is certainly a big step in the right direction.

Have you been wondering when Annastacia Palaszczuk might ease Queensland’s hard border lockdown? Here’s her answer.

This story goes out to all our Victorian readers. We’re all thinking of you here at Travel Weekly. Hang in there!

Gladys has upped the strictness scale for returning NSW travellers, who will have to complete hotel quarantine at their own expense from Friday.

You could just sense it was about to happen and, sure enough, Annastacia Palaszcuzk has announced more border restrictions.

The federal government is prepared to proceed without Victoria to try to kickstart the trans-Tasman ‘bubble’ this year, according to Birmo.

The NSW government’s latest move coincides with more restrictions for arrivals from Victoria.