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<p><i>The one type of traveller</i> behind the rise of the luxe hotel stay</p>

The one type of traveller behind the rise of the luxe hotel stay

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<p><i>This travelling ice-cream truck</i> is selling retro treats from 36 cents</p>

This travelling ice-cream truck is selling retro treats from 36 cents

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<p><i>New Qantas Frequent Flyer changes</i> could mean big discounts</p>

New Qantas Frequent Flyer changes could mean big discounts

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<p><i>The Chairman’s Lounge</i>: Did Alan Joyce really destroy <strong>Qantas</strong>?</p>

The Chairman’s Lounge: Did Alan Joyce really destroy Qantas?

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<p><i>14 alfresco dining spots</i> in <strong>Australia</strong> for perfect summer days</p>

14 alfresco dining spots in Australia for perfect summer days

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<p><strong>Australia’s</strong> <i>most luxe train suite</i> is here – and it’s mind-blowing</p>

Australia’s most luxe train suite is here – and it’s mind-blowing

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<p><i>The data is in</i>. Here’s when to travel to avoid flight cancellations</p>

The data is in. Here’s when to travel to avoid flight cancellations

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<p><i>4 Aussie islands</i> you can book exclusively, for less than you think</p>

4 Aussie islands you can book exclusively, for less than you think

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Air Travel

The data is in. Here’s when to travel to avoid flight cancellations

Expedia has revealed the best time to travel to avoid flight cancellations in its 2025 Air Hacks report.

Woman celebrating with a stay at Shangri-La The Marina Cairns

Accommodation

The one type of traveller behind the rise of the luxe hotel stay

Not that I need an upgrade from a Sydney Opera House-facing room, but when I mention it’s my 50th birthday, the staff are not surprised. Everyone, it seems, is celebrating something at Crown Towers. Some people don’t know it yet – such as the women whose boyfriends plan to propose this weekend – while others have chosen the venue for its all-in-one excellence.

Boats and children on beach at Port Lincoln

News

Revealed: This Aussie state is the most welcoming region on Earth

Australians pride themselves on being an easy-going bunch. But there are some places where the locals just welcome you with open arms.

Eating Out

This travelling ice-cream truck is selling retro treats from 36 cents

This ice cream truck, and its prices, are rewinding to the 80s.

Air Travel

New Qantas Frequent Flyer changes could mean big discounts

Qantas has announced new changes to its Frequent Flyer program. This is how it affects you.

Luxury Escapes

Australia’s most luxe train suite is here – and it’s mind-blowing

Luxury train travel in Australia is about to reach dazzling new heights.

News

The Chairman’s Lounge: Did Alan Joyce really destroy Qantas?

Investigative journalist Joe Aston’s “blistering exposé” on the machinations of former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce and Chairman Richard Goyder in The Chairman’s Lounge sparked controversy for its precise accusations of greed at the expense of customers and staff through the pandemic.

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4 Aussie islands you can book exclusively, for less than you think

Think private islands are only for billionaires? Think again.

the alfresco dining spot at RAFI, Sydney, NSW

Eating Out

14 alfresco dining spots in Australia for perfect summer days

These chic venues embrace the warm weather in style.

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14 spring weekends away across Australia to plan now

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Woke up to ocean views, chased waterfalls, cooked under the stars… now that’s a perfect weekend. All you need is the right van – and a sense of adventure.

We're swapping outback dust for green valleys as the Indian Pacific winds its way into the misty Blue Mountains. The final stretch takes us into Sydney, where the journey ends – but the memories last a lifetime.

Join the fabulous Shelita Buffet for a tour of Broken Hill, where history, art and drag come together for a one-of-a-kind outback adventure.

Wine country on the rails. The Indian Pacific slows down for a day of world-class vineyards and laid-back charm in the Barossa Valley.

From the goldfields of Kalgoorlie to the silence of the Nullarbor and the tiny ghost town of Cook, this is the wild heart of Australia.

Step aboard the Indian Pacific for an epic 4352km adventure to see Australia like never before.

From the red heart of the outback to lush Top End landscapes, The Ghan is slow travel at its finest – with gourmet dining, epic sunsets and pure adventure along the way.

These outback pubs are not just places to grab a cold beer; they’re the heartbeat of remote communities, brimming with history, character and some seriously memorable characters.

We're in the ultimate holiday limbo, just like this sleepy kangaroo at East Coast Natureworld. The ‘should I nap or party?’ dilemma hits hard. How are you spending this week?

Australia’s white sand beaches are calling – which one will you visit first?