32 h. ago Where we went in 2025: The most popular destinations for Australians

Despite wars, changing entry requirements and a weak dollar, Australians’ love of travel showed no sign of slowing down in the past year.

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3 d. ago Airlines investigate why passengers put lives at risk for their bags

Mobile phone footage from recent evacuations has shown that people are increasingly pausing to recover their belongings from overhead lockers before evacuating a stricken aircraft.

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4 d. ago The hip new Melbourne hotel vying to be among the world’s best

The city’s newest deluxe digs, which comes with its own state-of-the-art podcast studio, is casting itself as a new cultural hub.

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9 d. ago Cruising is booming in Asia and that’s good news for Australians

No matter what your cruise style or budget, you’ll find a new voyage to suit you on this continent where cruising is finally surging.

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9 d. ago Family holiday favourite attracts celebs with new luxury offerings

Fiji has long been regarded as the best holiday spot for families, now it’s boosting its already strong credentials for luxe experiences.

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1 week ago Forget glamping, Aussie travellers are now embracing ‘bootiquing’

Demand for premium walking holidays is surging. Your boots will still get muddy, your feet may still blister, but the rewards will be oh-so-much sweeter.

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1 week ago Good news for travellers as Aussie dollar set to soar in 2026

A predicted divergence in global interest rates is tipped to see the Australian dollar jump higher next year.

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1 week ago Sydney’s new fish market will join the world’s biggest as an attraction

There are hopes the $836 million market with its dazzling roof will become as much of an institution as standouts in Japan, Italy and Spain.

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1 week ago Airline’s lost plane found after 13 years – with a huge parking bill

How does a 30-tonne, 30-metre-long Boeing passenger jet go missing for well over a decade? That’s a question people are asking Air India.

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2 w. ago Cheaper, no freebie demands: Travel influencers under threat from AI

Influencers are being pushed aside as travel companies, tourism boards and airlines turn to AI creations to lower costs and control messaging.

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2 w. ago I was downgraded from business to economy due to a broken seat

With the last remaining seat in business class broken, I was downgraded to economy. Seven weeks later, I’m still waiting for a refund.

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2 w. ago The ignominious final fate of the fastest passenger ship ever built

The SS United States travelled at almost twice the speed of modern cruise ships and still holds the record for the fastest trans-Atlantic crossing.

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3 w. ago New hotel helps address room shortage at one of our best beach spots

South-east Queensland is facing up to a hotel shortage in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympics.

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3 w. ago Uncle Sam reaches peak paranoia with bizarre border entry plan

Tourist numbers to America were already declining, but the announcement of new entry demands for visitors couldn’t come at a worse time.

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3 w. ago Australia news as it happened: RBA keeps interest rates at 3.6 per cent; Wells under fire for fresh travel expense revelation

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3 w. ago Australia news LIVE: RBA keeps interest rates at 3.6 per cent; Wells under fire for fresh travel expense revelation

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

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3 w. ago Australia news LIVE: Wells under fire for fresh travel expense revelation; Victorian premier formally apologises to First Peoples

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3 w. ago This latest cruise company slogan spotlights a cringeworthy tradition

Advertising taglines get into your head and are used by cruise companies to steer your perceptions of their product. But do they always work?

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3 w. ago Australia news LIVE: Wells under fire for fresh travel expense revelation; Reddit expected to challenge government’s social media ban in court

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

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4 w. ago This overlooked Aussie wine region has a new reason to visit

Rutherglen has a revamped hotel, and award-winning winemakers who respect heritage while trying new things – to great success.

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