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These 3 Aussie places stole the spotlight on Condé Nast’s 2025 list

Australia proves to be hot on Condé Nast's annual list...

person taking a photo out of the plane window while in flight

Australia

This is the reason you really do need aeroplane mode on while flying

Passengers questioning directives to turn phones to aeroplane mode mid-flight are on the rise, but it turns out there really is a very good reason for it.

Sydney

Australia’s first indoor snow resort is coming – here’s what we know

Thanks to Australia’s first indoor snow resort, you’ll be able to hit the slopes year-round…

Australia

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.

NSW South Coast

A stunning new walk has opened on NSW’s South Coast

The 20-kilometre track showcases the region’s best beaches, cafes and coastal views.

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

Australia

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

Australia

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.

Australia

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

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

Adelaide

Get ready for South Australia’s new luxe safari resort experience

Dreaming of an African safari holiday? This new resort might just offer the next best thing.

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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.