Plea for action over $1b cruise industry loss

Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalAustralia is at risk of losing it's position as one of the top cruising hotspots according to industry experts.Updated August 4, 2026 — 2:07pm,first published 2:04pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon5:06'It's just a real shame that the whole thing has ended this way'Video icon0:10CCTV shows suspect carrying suitcase allegedly containing British woman’s bodyVideo icon1:13CCTV captures hit and run in Heidelberg WestVideo icon0:20Qantas may send up to 1000 jobs offshoreAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe