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Cricket legend’s daughter in the saddle to spruik outback races
She’s a Channel 7 personality and the daughter of an Australian cricket great – and now she’s on the track to promote the iconic Birdsville Races this weekend.
$500 flights: Exotic places Aussies are getting married now
With Aussie couples facing wedding costs around $150,000 these days, many are heading overseas to tie the knot – and save money. See where they’re going, the cheaper deals and what’s included.
New travel rule for Aussies headed to Bali
Travellers heading to Bali will now be forced to complete a new requirement before landing to the popular island hotspot. See what it is.
$45 flights: Virgin’s new sale with cashback offer
Virgin has upped the ante in the airline wars with new deals and a cashback offer as Jetstar launched its sale. See how much you can save.
Aussies busted for breaking Bali visa rules
Australian tourists are among those being investigated by Indonesian authorities, as the popular island intensifies its crackdown on rule violations.
Inside SA’s new luxury digital detox at famed tourist hotspot
A personal sauna, crackling fire and spectacular scenery await guests at this off-grid haven — but the real treat is that it’s just minutes from the best the Hills has to offer.
How huge changes to major airlines will affect flying
International air travel has undergone a revolution, with safety under scrutiny like never before. Here’s what it means for passengers.
Ready for a skyhigh thrill? Stunning new SA tourism offering
Adrenaline junkies, we have a holiday park for you – where you leap from a plane over one of SA’s most beautiful beaches.
Grounded kangaroo: Qantas cancels flights as perfect storm hits
Passengers have faced hours-long delays as they waited for new flights out of Aussie capitals, including Adelaide.
Bali’s new crackdown on foreigners; new Aussie route
Indonesian authorities are getting tough on foreign workers, as new route to Bali is launched in Australia.
Qantas in eye of storm again as more flights cancelled
Three of Australia’s biggest airlines were forced to cancel even more flights on Monday, after Qantas slashed 11 a day earlier.
Massive new luxury development bid for premier SA wine region
A development application has been lodged for a sweeping new 150-room, five star hotel, restaurant, bar and day spa for the Barossa Valley.
Cruise in for a bruising? Ship fears as port prices spike
Cruising is booming with record sales – but there are storm clouds on the horizon for the local industry as reservations for port berths for large ships dip.
Rex capital city flights on chopping block as crisis deepens
Rex has suspended bookings on its capital flight services as staff report being refused entry into a company-designated hotel due to unpaid bills.
Cruise abandons family, charges them $13k
A family of nine was left stranded in remote Alaska by a cruise ship — and then charged $13,000 in customs fees.
Aussie couple’s $20k holiday without breaking the bank
Think a European summer is out of reach due to rising costs? One couple proves how you can travel while saving thousands. See their tips.
Jobs gone in council’s tourism takeover
Operations at two of SA’s most iconic tourist spots have been taken over by a local council, with jobs lost in the transition – but staff can reapply for their positions.
New rules in Bali as cops patrol popular tourist hotspot
Tourists heading to a popular spot in Bali will now face more rules as police also crack down on emerging anti-social behaviour.
‘Lessons learned’: Why this new $20m tourist centre is so special
A painstakingly designed, stunning new $20m visitor centre at one of SA’s most iconic tourism sites has been opened – here’s why it’s so different.
This cute cottage proves why investors are flocking to Airbnb
If you’re looking for a quaint Adelaide Hills getaway in a supreme location, this is the place for you. But it’s not doing anything to solve our state’s housing crisis.
Divers make ‘numbing’ find in ocean
A group of “treasure hunters” have announced an incredible find at the bottom of the Atlantic – with the discovery sending one diver “numb”.
‘Insult’: Adelaide victims lash airline’s horror flight compo offer
The airline revealed how much it wanted to pay victims of the turbulent flight that left an Adelaide teacher with life-changing injuries.
Huge change looms for iconic underground SA tourism spot
One of SA’s best known regional tourism sites is about to undergo a big shift, as its long-time operator steps down after a decade.
$45 Virgin flights: How Aussie families can score a cheap holiday
Australian families can save hundreds of dollars on their mid-year school holidays, with the prices of 300,000 Virgin flights slashed. See the full list.
New Jetstar route to connect Adelaide with holiday hot spot
Jetstar’s new route will connect travellers between Adelaide and the Whitsunday Coast for the first time.
No Test, no worries: Here’s how to fill your Adelaide weekend
Are you a cricket fan with a free weekend? Never fear — we’ve rounded up Adelaide’s best eats, places to drink and activities to fill the Test-sized hole in your itinerary.
‘Shreds dangling’: Adelaide dad’s surgery plea after Bali catastrophe
An Adelaide father’s New Year’s celebrations in Bali became a nightmare after a fireworks display went horrifically wrong.
Virgin drops massive $49 flight sale
Virgin Australia has slashed prices on half a million domestic and international flights. See where you could jet off to.
Luxury SA stays: The hottest hotels you must book in 2024
From the city to the bay there is a string of highly anticipated hotel openings set for 2024 and beyond. See where you can stay in 5-star style.
Boeing grounding: What it means for Australia
The grounding of 200 near-new planes in the US for immediate inspection has led to questions about how Aussie airlines will react. Here is what you need to know.
Tourist shocked by Aussie bus system
An American tourist has shared a series of culture shocks they’ve faced after moving Down Under, including our bus system.
Croissant so good I’ll happily queue an hour
They’ve been called the best in the world, but are these croissants really worth the wait? Here are five reasons why Melissa Leong’s answer is a resounding yes.
State that’s banned your fruits and veggies
If you’re travelling to the Riverland and across the SA border this summer, beware – lots of fruits and veggies are banned. Here’s what you need to know.
SA’s ‘ultimate outback’ trip named one of world’s best travel spots
A leading international publication has given South Australia a big nod in its travel guide for 2024.
Meet the eccentric characters behind SA’s roadhouses
From the remote outback to beautiful Bordertown, we meet the people that run SA’s best roadhouses worth making the drive for.
Why Airbnb is never your home away from home
The only really good thing about staying in someone’s place as an Airbnb is you can go through their things, writes Peter Goers.
Big error tourists keep making over Murray Xmas getaways
The historic floods that washed out Christmas last year are long gone but communities in SA’s Riverland and Murraylands region say a confusing problem lingers.
Stuck travellers react as airport chaos spills into another day
The weekend’s travel disruptions have rolled into the week, but passengers passing the time in Adelaide say they’re still holding out hope for their flights.
Even more flights cut at last minute as Xmas chaos looms
Three more Adelaide flights have been abandoned as the weekend’s airport turbulence looks set to rock holiday plans.
Main road milestone – in time for Christmas travel
A long-awaited road duplication has opened – just in time for Christmas. But speed limits will remain in place for the next month. Find out where.
Tragic details of SA man killed in horror Bali crash
A 33-year-old SA man – killed in a horror scooter crash in Bali – has been identified as a globetrotting photographer.
Passengers scramble as airlines ground flights
Adelaide Airport was thrown into chaos on Saturday, after Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin all grounded flights. Find out why.
SA man left for dead in horror Bali crash
A South Australian tourist has tragically died in a horror hit and run accident on a remote road in Bali. Picture: 9News
Rising from the ashes: KI’s triumphant bounce-back after devastating fires
Devastating bushfires left much of Kangaroo Island a scorched wasteland but its tourism drawcards continue to regenerate with two major areas reopening this weekend.
‘I was nervous’: Shark attack survivor’s ocean return
A Beachport woman who narrowly escaped the jaws of shark with her life has shared the moment she got back in the water.
First look inside incredible $3400-a-night remote island lodge
It will set you back a hefty $3400 a night, but every luxury touch has been thought of in the $55m rebuild of KI’s Southern Ocean Lodge. Take a look inside.
Did you see the spectacular Aurora Australis southern lights?
An SA photographer has captured a spectacular light display over the Lower Eyre Peninsula. Did you see it too?
See the pictures: Luxury lodge’s stunning $55m rebuild from fire
Destroyed in Kangaroo Island’s 2020 bushfires, Southern Ocean Lodge has been completely rebuilt and expanded. See the plans to keep it safe from another bushfire.
Influencer slams Qantas as outfit sparks ‘uncomfortable’ questions
Fellow social media users rallied behind the Adelaide identity after she said questions from staff at Sydney airport left her in tears.
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