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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.

Australia

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.

Australia

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.

Australia

Planets align: The celestial show over Australia you can’t miss

Six planets will be visible in a rare planetary alignment.

Australia

You can find Australia’s best coffee in this surprising city

Australia takes its coffee very seriously. But which city has the best? A new study put the controversial question to the test, with surprising results...

TAS

Turf war: the ‘ghost camping’ debate dividing Tasmania

Should campers be allowed to reserve a spot and leave it unused for weeks? Welcome to 'ghost camping'.

Gold Coast

A luxe Japanese bathhouse is opening soon in the Scenic Rim

This wellness destination, nestled in the rainforests of Mt Tamborine, is set to be the ultimate place to find Zen.

Australia

Australia isn’t a plan B: here’s why the AUD drop isn’t all bad news

The Aussie dollar may be down, but its incredible travel offerings are not.

Australia

Qantas frequent flyers targeted in email scam

Qantas frequent flyers are being targeted by a scam email. Here's what you need to know.

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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.