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Eyre Peninsula

Luxury villas to open in the dunes of this exclusive SA island

This dreamy island escape is about to level up – in more ways than one.

Beach Closed,Noosa Heads Main Beach, Cyclone Alfred

Australia

Beloved beaches were washed offshore by Cyclone Alfred

Javier Leon, University of the Sunshine Coast

A Jetstar Airbus A321-251NX plane, registration VH-OYP, taxiing at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport for departure as flight JQ37 to Denpasar. She is passing a Scoot Boeing B787-9 plane, registration 9V-OJC

Australia

The airlines charging up to 66% extra in hidden fees

That ‘cheap’ airfare might not be so cheap after all. A new study exposes the airlines charging sky-high fees for baggage and seat selection.

Australia

Messina Gelato’s next scoop: A new restaurant and bar experience

Messina Gelato's new dining concept, Erin, will replace Messina Creative.

Quokka on a wooden staircase, Rottnest Island

2 new multi-day hikes to launch in these iconic WA destinations

The Hike Collective is set to launch two new ways to explore the wilderness of Western Australia.

woman on edge of pool at About Time Bathhouse Torguay victoria

Great Ocean Road

A new luxe bathhouse opens on the Great Ocean Road

Nothing rejuvenates the soul like a day or stay at a tranquil bathhouse, and Victoria has a new one for you to add to the list.

View south along the Gold Coast, from Broadbeach cityscape through window of high observation point on stormy, overcast afternoon

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Australia

Former hotel worker reveals the secret to getting more out of a stay

I worked the front desk of a hotel and the trick to getting more service is simpler than you think.

Australia

The Aussie city just crowned the foodie spot most worth travelling for

According to a new study, Australia is worth crossing oceans to enjoy our food alone.

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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.