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First ever human case of bird flu detected in Victorian child returning to Australia

In short: Bird flu or avian influenza has been detected in a Victorian child after they returned from overseas. There is a current global outbreak of the infe

‘I’ll stay where she’s staying’: Insiders give their top Paris tips

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Virgin Voyages Australian cruise giveaway ‘unredeemable’ due to Red Sea conflict

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailVirgin Voyages has been criticised 

New Caledonia: MFAT working with Australia to fly travellers stranded by civil unrest

Australian Defence Force has said it is readying flights to assist the departure of travellers trapped in New Caledonia by civil unrest. Photo / Emma Schwenke,

Cruise lines to avoid New Caledonia due to civil unrest

A P&O Cruises Australia spokesperson told 9news.com.au that they were closely monitoring the situation in Noumea and surrounding areas.Instead of docking

Australian tourists are outspending everyone else on one thing overseas

Key PointsAustralian tourists spend nearly a fifth of their holiday budget on experiences and nightlife.The report finds Australian travellers prioritise experi

Wheels-up landing that gripped the nation the ‘most intense emergency’ of air traffic controller’s career

In short: RAAF air traffic controller Bree Woollett says Monday's wheels-up landing was "the most intense" emergency she has been involved in.Pilot Peter Schott

Australia’s fresh travel warning for New Caledonia after state of emergency declared

Key PointsFrance declared a state of emergency after riots have resulted in four deaths and hundreds of injuries.The turmoil began after France's national assem

AmaWaterways launches Australian operations at Sydney office with panoramic Harbour views – Travel Weekly

AmaWaterways’ US-based co-owner Gary Murphy and managing director AU/NZ Steve Richards have launched its Australian-based operations with the opening of a new

ACA & CLIA join forces ahead of Australian Tourism Exchange – Travel Weekly

Australian Cruise Association (ACA) and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) will return to Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) this month to promote the

Ready to retire? These three Australian cities have ranked among the top global travel destinations for retirees

If you’re a) retired, b) love to travel, and c) planning your golden gap year, then this next piece of news is targeted at you. You’ve likely spent your en

Qantas’ travel shake-up: China route dumped and new flights revealed

The top line: Qantas Airways has said it will suspend flights to Shanghai from 28 July but announced a new route from Brisbane to Manila starting in late Octobe