AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSydney Dining: Chef Pam (Pichaya Soontornyanakij) is set to open new Thai restaurants at Crown Sydney and Crown Perth, with her Sydney concept Sek launching in 2027 and a 40-seat tasting-menu format. Bali Ferry Disaster: Indonesian rescuers have saved 172 people and recovered one death after the Putri Yasmin ferry caught fire while travelling from Bali to Lombok; officials say passenger numbers may have exceeded the manifest, and two Australian tourists were among those evacuated. Travel Safety Watch: A second Bali-area ferry fire in days has again raised questions about overcrowding and safety standards on Indonesia’s heavily used sea routes. Outback Walking: A new Australian Great Walk lets travellers “sleep in the shadow of Uluru,” adding another reason to plan a Red Centre trip on foot. Tourism & Events: Rock the Bowl returns to New Plymouth’s Bowl of Brooklands on 29 December 2026 with Fat Freddy’s Drop, Carl Cox and Ocean Alley headlining. Airline Rankings: Emirates and Etihad feature strongly in Middle East airline awards, with Qantas named top in Australia.
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