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Australia

Trails from Halley’s comet: How to catch the Orionid meteor shower this October

October is the peak time to view this astronomical event.

Sydney

This Sydney bar was just dubbed the best designed in the world

Raise a glass to the Sydney bar with the best design on the planet in the World’s 50 Best Bars 2025.

VIC

Goodbye Myki card – Victoria will get free public transport every weekend this summer

Melbourne's free transport zone will get a whole lot bigger this summer. In fact, it will cover the entire state of Victoria.

Mountain biker, Devines Hill, Dharug National Park

Central Coast

The epic 86km ride that blends bush, history and big views

Swap city streets for sandstone culverts, convict carvings and bush solitude on this legendary mountain bike ride from Wisemans Ferry.

Australia

From black swans to bin chickens: this is Australia’s Bird of the Year

It’s a small act with a big impact – your vote matters!

Australia

Tonight’s supermoon is just the beginning of an epic celestial line-up

Australia is in for an astronomical end to the year.

Canberra

Inside Australia’s first 24/7 private wellness sanctuary

Australia’s first round-the-clock sanctuary redefines how and when one can restore both mind and body.

Denmark

This remote WA accommodation was just named one of the world’s best by National Geographic

Heyscape Denmark was one of only two Australian accommodations recognised.

Bowral

This long weekend is your last chance to catch Bowral’s tulip festival

Discover the vibrant beauty of Bowral during its annual Tulip Time Festival, a seasonal celebration of colour, blooms and community.

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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.