Given that Australia is the sixth largest country in the world, covering a massive 7.7 million square kilometres, there’s a lot of ground to cover. Whether you’re hopping between states or making your debut Down Under, we’ve got you covered with a guide to mastering the public transport system. In this nifty guide, we break...
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Australian Literature Festival at Sea
You are immersed in the picturesque landscapes of England’s Cornwall with Daphne du Maurier, or perhaps you’re engrossed in Scott Fitzgerald’s New York Long Island scenes during the Jazz Age. That is, until you close the pages of your book and head to lunch at Britannia Restaurant, followed by an interactive Q&A session with some...
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Perth is the world’s highest-rated city for travellers, with a near-perfect score
Perth is really living in the limelight right now. Already this year, Australia’s sunniest capital city was named one of the most popular sunset spots on Earth, crowned the home of the very best attraction in Australia, and ranked as the 15th most liveable city on the planet. Now, Perth has another award to hang...
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Australia travel warning as terrorism threat level is ‘probable’ – ‘likely to try and carry out attacks’
Britons thinking of visiting Australia have been issued an important safety warning. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) gave an “updated assessment that terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Australia”. Britons were warned: “There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from...
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Bidding opened to manage Sydney Airport’s coveted gates after accusations of ‘slot hoarding’ by Qantas and Virgin
In short: Available flights at Sydney Airport could face a shake-up, with the government seeking new management for slot allocation. Qantas and Virgin had been accused of hoarding slots in Sydney, locking out competition and leading to more cancellations. What’s next? Bidders will compete to operate Sydney Airport’s slot system, currently run by a company...
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Aviation experts say the industry is ‘broken’ and tourism operators are fearing the worst
Industry experts and peak tourism bodies say the collapse of Rex Airlines means the system is broken, with tourism operators and customers ultimately paying the price. Just months after budget regional airline Bonza went bust, this week Rex Airlines announced it was going into voluntary administration. CQUniversity aviation expert Professor Doug Drury, who has worked...
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Horror development after Australians told to ‘leave’
Lebanon has been hit by rocket attacks just a day after the Australian Government warned Australians in the region to get out while they still could. An Israeli air strike targeted Hezbollah’s senior commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut’s southern suburbs in what the Israeli military says is retaliation for a cross-border rocket attack three days...
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‘Leave immediately’: Travel warning issued to Australians
Smart Traveller has issued fresh warnings to Australians due to unrest and volatility in the Middle East. On Monday, the site that issues travel warnings to help Australians travel overseas safely, reduce their risks and avoid problems, updated warnings for Lebanon. “We continue to advise that Australians do not travel to Lebanon due to the...
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Aussies travelling to Italy face $3000 fine for little-known rule
While most travellers feel safer leaving their passports in their hotel room safe while out exploring, this isn’t the best idea when travelling in one popular European destination. According to visa and passport agency Travel Visa Pro, there are laws in Italy which require all non-European visitors to carry their passport on them as their...
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Aussie traveller shares warning after getting matching tattoos with a travel fling
After enjoying their whirlwind time together, Hayes had to keep travelling but they made plans to meet back up later. “I messaged him saying I had some spare time while travelling and that I could come back. He said, ‘Yeah, come back. I’d love to see you again,’” she claimed. After confirming plans, she bought...
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Australia has one of the top five most powerful passports in the entire world
When it comes to travel, the power really is in your hands. The Australian passport has just been ranked as one of the most powerful in the world – and it’s cracked the top five for the very first time. In 2024, we proudly claim fifth place – tied with Portugal – thanks to our handy little travel documents that grant us...
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These are the world’s most powerful passports in 2024. See where Australia sits
In short: Singapore has continued to rank as the country with the world’s most powerful passport for the second year in a row. This year’s Henley Passport Index shows access to visa-free travel has generally improved worldwide but the gap between those ranked at the top and bottom is also at its widest. Australia’s passport...