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Road scene shows major change in Australia

There’s a first time for everything.It was the Easter long weekend, and instead of striking off a few of the mundane house chores on my ever expanding to-do l

WAS Discovery Travel Insurance Review: Features, Pros and Cons

As stated, WAS Travel Insurance works a little differently to most travel insurers. Its comprehensive policy is known as the ‘Discovery Plan’, which

‘Horrible’: Fresh warning for Aussies in Bali

The government is warning Aussies travelling to Bali to take precautions against dengue fever, as social media swirls with reports of tourists who have been str

‘Shocking’: China travel concerns after Australian writer’s death sentence

China's "shocking" has raised fears among some activists and observers over travel to the country. They say the case and ruling set a concerning precedent, wit

Brazil is introducing a new Visitor Visa in 2025, here’s what you need to know

Travellers from Australia, the US and Canada will need to obtain pre-travel clearance.

Why Australia’s biggest city has a problem with ‘forced car ownership’

In short: ABC analysis has shown Victoria's rate of vehicle ownership has outpaced population growth since the pandemic.Experts say this is due to Melbourne's

Here’s how much it will cost to travel to see total solar eclipses in Iceland, Spain, Egypt and Australia

For those who were left totally wanting more after last week’s eclipse, it’s not too early to start thinking about trips to Europe, African and A

Fares fall as Australian air travel returns to pre-Covid capacity, Flight Centre says

Airlines have finally shaken off the lingering effects of Covid, with capacity back to pre-pandemic levels for the first time, according to data from Flight Cen

Wild map of pilot’s historic Aussie flight

An Aussie pilot is recreating a century-old journey around Australia in a seaplane, with a map detailing his wild itinerary as he soars from town to town in the

‘A liberating feeling’: Why women are taking the solo travel leap and how to prepare for the trip

There can be many barriers getting in the way of travelling — the cost, getting time off and rearranging care commitments.But for many women there can be an a

Women strip-searched at Doha airport lose bid to sue Qatar Airways

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailAn Australian court has said Qatar Ai

WA pilot strike ‘increasingly difficult’ for miners and regional travellers

Key PointsAustralian Federation of Air Pilots union members working for Network Aviation and QantasLink in WA are on strike.The pilots have been negotiating wit