Holidays
‘Should have seen it coming’: How Victoria’s free camping policy came unstuck
Many campers report seeing dozens of vacant sites at fully booked campgrounds.
- Liam Mannix
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You don’t have to leave your home to make the most of your holiday
With these helpful tips, you’ll have as good a time as the people who can afford a real trip.
- Richard Glover
Maggie’s movie star moments on trek through America
Gen Z’s ability to romanticise even the most mundane situation, like an overnight Greyhound bus trip, is a useful skill that served Maggie Zhou well on her West Coast adventure.
- Maggie Zhou
School’s out but Kaiden’s happily on a steep learning curve
School holiday programs are in full swing as parents turn to outside help to keep their children entertained and active. Experts say there’s nothing to feel guilty about.
- Bridie Smith and Madeleine Heffernan
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Hear, hear, Albo: Get these cabana sand-bagsers off our beaches
We might merely fantasise about giving them a sunscreen enema, but the prime minister was right to call out their bad manners.
- Michelle Cazzulino
Unhappy campers: Caravan park fees soar as free sites snapped up
Victorians are finding campsites cost almost as much as hotels, putting them out of reach for many families.
- Marta Pascual Juanola
Where we went in 2024: The most popular destinations for Australians
We flocked to Bali and Japan in record numbers, but some surprising destinations also enjoyed a surge in Aussie visitors.
- Craig Platt
‘Above all, it’s peaceful’: The families opting out of Christmas stress
This Christmas, Lucy, Dimitri and their two young daughters are more than 1300 kilometres from their suburban home on Brisbane’s southside.
- Marissa Calligeros
Hot, dry Christmas forecast prompts firefighters to warn Victorians about travel
With temperatures set to soar on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, authorities are urging Victorians to check for alerts before travelling.
- Roy Ward
Delayed or cancelled flight? Under new passenger charter, these would be your rights
Australians whose flights are cancelled should be entitled to a full refund, while passengers who suffer more than three hours’ disruption should get help to book another option.
- Natassia Chrysanthos
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