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Melbourne

The world just crowned this Aussie hotel a style icon

Australia’s only entry on LA LISTE’s 2025 best hotels list is edgy, arty and unfiltered – just like the city it calls home.

Sydney

Sydney Airport’s lost property auction returns

Here’s what you need to know to snag a bargain (and help a good cause).

NSW

This region took out all the top town titles in NSW

It’s that time of year again, when the towns of NSW battle it out for the crown of the state's Top Tourism Town.

Australia

Revealed: Australia’s most welcoming towns for you and your pet

These are the destinations that welcome you and your pet pal with open arms.

Sydney

Sydney‘s most iconic hotel to host exclusive dinner with top chefs

Join a one-night-only Park Hyatt dinner celebrating the past and present.

Two people walking on the rocky shoreline near the ocean. Light to Light walk

NSW South Coast

This newly upgraded coastal walk in NSW is perfect for whale spotting

The Light to Light walk on the NSW Far South Coast has reopened with new campgrounds and track sections.

Port Stephens

A luxe new resort is set to transform Port Stephens

A new, high-end accommodation offering is coming to Port Stephens.

Rottnest Island

First look: The all-new Lodge at Wadjemup revealed

A new era of island luxury has arrived on Rottnest.

Devils@Cradle in Cradle Mountain, Tasmania

TAS

You can spend your winter babysitting Tassie devils – here’s how

It’s just one of 10 unique internships on offer this winter.

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Australia’s top 10 towns for 2025 revealed

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Aerial view of yellow kayaks in blue sea at sunset in summer

KKassia Byrnes

How to survive a group trip wage gap

Travelling with a group of people who all make vastly different amounts of money? This is how to stay friends afterwards.

The heritage facade of The Tasman in Hobart

RRachael Thompson

I checked into Hobart’s most delicious hotel and didn’t want to leave

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels, exploring not just the rooms, but the stories, service and settings that make each stay unforgettable and worth adding to your wishlist.

The rise of passion travel: how your hobby can shape your next trip

TTaylah Darnell

The rise of passion travel: how your hobby can shape your next trip

By swapping postcard-perfect itineraries for passion-fuelled adventures, travellers are finding new ways to explore and connect.

KKassia Byrnes

9 plane etiquette rules every passenger should follow

Discover the indisputable rules of domestic plane etiquette.

A hotel bathroom with a freestanding bath overlooking Sydney Harbour Bridge

RRachael Thompson

I’ve stayed in 21 hotels in Sydney and this is my favourite

Welcome to the first instalment of Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels, exploring not just the rooms, but the stories, service and settings that make each stay unforgettable and worth adding to your wishlist.