Far North Queensland is a tropical paradise in Australia, offering a unique experience for holidaymakers, honeymooners, and backpackers. The region features the Great Barrier Reef, ancient rainforests, and a variety of local wildlife, including the endangered Southern Cassowary. Key destinations include Mission Beach, Cape Tribulation, Atherton Tablelands, and the Gulf of Savannah, each offering its own natural wonders and cultural experiences. The article provides a personal perspective on the beauty and attractions of Far North Queensland, highlighting hidden spots and activities such as bushwalks, mud-crab spearfishing, and exploring local food production.

The author shares their experiences of traveling with a chronic, invisible disability that affects their mobility and energy levels. Despite the challenges, they have continued to explore the world, adapting their travel methods to accommodate their fluctuating abilities. The narrative includes adventures across Southeast Asia, a difficult period in Cairo, and a road trip through South Australia in a Wicked van that allowed for more comfort. The author emphasizes the specialness of seeing the world in their own way, despite the difficulties posed by their disability.

The author shares their experiences of traveling with a chronic, invisible disability that affects their mobility and energy levels. They recount adventures across Southeast Asia, a significant moment in Turkey when they realized the severity of their condition, and the challenges faced while traveling in Cairo. The pandemic provided a period of reflection and redefinition of living with their disability. Post-pandemic travels included a road trip through South Australia in a Wicked van, accommodating their physical needs, and a solo trip to India, where they navigated the challenges of their disability independently.

The author shares their experiences of traveling with a chronic, invisible disability that affects their mobility, energy levels, and pain. Despite the challenges, they have continued to explore the world, adapting their travel methods to accommodate their fluctuating abilities. From backpacking in Southeast Asia to road tripping in a Wicked van through South Australia, the author's determination to travel remains undeterred, even when facing difficulties such as handling doorknobs and carrying heavy items. The narrative emphasizes the importance of travel in the author's life and their commitment to continue despite their disability.

The hospitality industry is rapidly evolving with the integration of smart technology and virtual reality experiences, as highlighted by a report co-produced by YouGov and industry experts. Australian consumers are increasingly interested in venues that offer virtual reality activities like wine tastings and hotel tours. Brands such as me&u, Marriott Bonvoy, and Moxy Hotels are pioneering these digital experiences, with M Social becoming the first hospitality group to establish a hotel in the metaverse platform Decentraland. These advancements aim to merge the metaverse with the tangible world, offering new ways for guests to explore and interact with hospitality venues.

The Living Seawalls project, led by Macquarie University scientists including Associate Professor Melanie Bishop, has developed marine panels that enhance biodiversity by providing habitats for marine life on man-made structures. Since the first installation in Sydney Harbour in 2018, the project has seen up to 115 different species colonizing the panels, with a significant increase in biodiversity compared to flat surfaces. The project aims to expand globally, with around 1000 panels already installed in various locations. The Ocean Lovers Festival, co-created by Anita Kolni and Carolyn Grant and sponsored by Volvo, aims to raise awareness and explore solutions for ocean conservation, featuring events, workshops, and talks in Bondi Beach.

The sustainability movement has inadvertently marginalized the disabled community by promoting practices that are not inclusive of their needs. The push to eliminate plastic straws and pre-chopped vegetables, for example, fails to consider their necessity as accessibility tools for many disabled individuals. The zero-waste movement, represented by figures like Lauren Singer, has been criticized for its ableist undertones. The disabled community faces unique challenges in the face of climate breakdown and disasters, as highlighted by studies showing their increased vulnerability. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought some visibility to these issues, but there is a call for a more accessible and inclusive approach to sustainability that truly accommodates the disabled community.

Netball Australia has made a Declaration of Commitment to address the challenges that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face in participating in the league. This comes after controversy during the Suncorp Super Netball's Indigenous Round when Jemma Mi Mi, the league's only Indigenous player, did not play. The commitment was signed by 20 clubs and bodies and will involve extensive consultation with community groups. Sharon Finnan-White, among others, will help develop a strategy framework that includes cultural awareness training and aims to increase Indigenous representation in various roles within five years. The league's State of the Game Review findings and key milestones are forthcoming.

The Karajarri Traditional Lands Association has approved a land use agreement with Theia Energy for oil and gas fracking in the Great Sandy Desert, southeast of Broome, Australia. The project, which could produce up to 100,000 barrels a day, has been met with protests from some Traditional Owners. The WA Government lifted a fracking moratorium last year, granting more negotiation power to Traditional Owners. The CSIRO's report on fracking's environmental impact has been criticized for potential conflict of interest and inadequate methodology. Theia Energy, awaiting environmental approvals, plans to begin drilling in 2022.