Sydney Airport: The ATSB is investigating a fourth runway safety incident in a month after two Qantas flights were cleared onto taxi routes that could have led to a collision. Heritage Tourism: Bare Island Bridge in Kamay Botany Bay National Park will close from 24 August for a $4.3m restoration, with repairs to timber, decking and safety upgrades expected to run until late 2027. Travel Industry Watch: ATIA’s new Independent Travel Agents Association committee has kicked off with feedback on surcharge changes and guidance on Fiji’s new tourism service tax. Working Holiday & Backpackers: Australia is moving to slow working holiday processing and introduce new ballot-style rules for some nationalities, with implications for farm labour and travel plans. Connectivity & Tourism Growth: Davao City is pushing to revive direct flights with Malaysia and explore routes involving Australia as it ramps up international tourism marketing. Aussie Travel Safety: Police have charged a man after an Albury hospital emergency department incident involving smashing, exposing himself and damaging vehicles. Culture & Events: Horsham RegFest 2026 is set for 24 October, expected to draw visitors from outside the Wimmera.