Bold and Beautiful coming Down Under
STARS of American soapie The Bold and The Beautiful are brushing up on their Aussie lingo ahead of a trip Down Under to film new episodes.
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Tourism industry braces for Trump effect
AMERICA’S new president could be the best thing to happen for our inbound tourism industry — but what effect will he have on Aussies heading to the USA?
Hotel to pay $300k for sex attack
A NATIONAL hotel chain has been ordered to pay $313,000 for a “serious and shocking” sexual assault of a 21-year-old worker.
‘People have really bad character’
THIS is why we can’t have nice things. Uber-style bike-sharing services have been touted as the next big thing — but this photo shows the reality.
The social media posts that sold Oz
GEORGE the adorable baby wombat has proven even more effective than a bare-chested Chris Hemsworth in selling Australia to the world on social media.
Women sue Uber over nightmare rides
TWO women are suing Uber, claiming their drivers terrorised them — and that the company tried to cover it up.
This list will get you banned from Uber
UBER is cracking down on naughty behaviour. For the first time, the company has released a list of no-nos that’ll get you banned.
Time when cabs cheaper than Uber
UBER’S always cheaper right? Not necessarily and new research has revealed when you might want to get a taxi to save some cash.
Former employee: ‘Uber is spying on you’
A FORMER forensic investigator for Uber claims people’s personal information is not safe despite assurances people are protected from spying.
Cheaper flights could be on the way
FLIGHT Centre’s High Court smackdown could mean cheaper flights after the travel agency — Australia’s largest — was caught blocking discount fares.
Power fault leaves train passengers in dark
MELBOURNE commuters were stuck in the dark in the City Loop tunnel for almost an hour this morning after a power fault halted trains.
Great Aussie tradition dying out?
THERE’S a new taxi service in town, and it’s killed off the part of catching a cab that’s so frustrating – yet often entertaining.
Banks forced to hand over Uber users’ details
BANKS will be forced to hand over details about Uber drivers under a tax office crackdown targeting an industry worth $500 million a year.
Freak lightning strike derails trams
A DECISION will be made this morning on when Gold Coast trams will resume, after a “world first” lightning event knocked out light rail services.
Don’t get too used to cheap Uber fares
UBER has taken the world by storm with its aggressively cheaper fares. But one expert has warned it’s all a mirage.
Uber’s $1 million plan to get you drunk
THEY may have whacked a delivery fee onto UberEats, but the ride sharing giant is making up for it with the ultimate splurge.
Another official push for fast train
IT’S an idea that seems to be dragged up every few months. But there’s one person who’s throwing everything at trying to get a high-speed train built.
Jetstar forgot to off-load baggage
SYDNEY Airport baggage handlers were surprised to find a container of luggage on a Jetstar flight that shouldn’t have been there. Where did it come from?
Rough skies ahead for Flight Centre
IS FLIGHT Centre doomed for a hard landing, or just going through some turbulence? This graph could spell bad news.
Why we should smile at Chinese tourists
THERE’S been a massive boom in Chinese tourists travelling to Australia, it’s just one of the ways we are benefiting from China’s rise.
Airbnb facing its biggest test yet
AIRBNB, the online lodging service now worth $39 billion, is facing legal challenges that could drastically reduce listings in some of its biggest markets.
Lagerfeld fashioning hotel empire
FOLLOWING in the well-heeled footsteps of Armani and Versace, iconic fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld is checking into the hotel business.
Why Australia needs a high-speed train
IT’S been knocked back time and time again for the past 50 years, but the latest company to propose high speed rail says it’s a matter of urgency.
Who is right in the bus ticket debate?
IS IT the passenger’s responsibility to have close to or the exact change when buying a ticket on public transport? The issue has ignited a fiery debate.
Kicked off bus for having wrong change
A YOUNG female commuter was left stranded and scared in the city at night — all for having the wrong change.
‘We’re a partner not a predator’
WITH six succinct words, Etihad Airways’ CEO James Hogan shot down talk of Virgin Australia becoming an Arab-owned airline anytime soon.
Radical solution to housing crisis
RENTING a city pad is expensive, especially when you’re only there to eat and sleep. So this group came up with a drastic solution.
You can rent this tiny shack for a steal
IT’S JUST 2.5m wide and 4m high, but this tiny shed is up for grabs as a holiday rental.
Your Uber ride is about to go next level
FIRST they charmed us with cheaper rides, bottled water and breath mints. Now Uber is taking things to the next level.
Australia’s biggest airport rip-off
THE consumer watchdog has confirmed what we all knew: airports are laughing all the way to the bank. And the winner is …
Should I ‘blow the taxi up tonight’?
TAXI driver asked terrified passenger how he could get “an ISIS visa”, and bragged he could’ve “done a better job” than the terrorists in the Paris attack.
Why Airbnb is about to take over
THE game-changing website has already won over holiday-makers. Now it’s aiming to persuade business travellers to ditch five-star hotels for funky homes.
‘Uber-killer’ app given green light
THE competition watchdog has given the green light to the taxi industry’s answer to Uber, after initially threatening to block the app.
Travel card loophole closed
THE sneaky trick that allowed savvy passengers on NSW’s public transport to game the ticketing system has been shut off for good.
Airbnb lets neighbours dob in bad renters
PLANNING a big party at an Airbnb pad? You might want to think again now that the holiday letting business is encouraging neighbours to dob you in.
Is this man a hero or villain?
HE’S a silent avenger. Dennis Nicholl was arrested last week for fulfilling the dreams of many commuters: silencing mobile phone conversations.
Is Flight Centre a price-fixer?
COMPANY’S $11 million price fixing dispute with the competition watchdog is heading all the way to the High Court.
Confessions of a female Uber driver
“I’VE had a few numbers left in my Uber guest book.” Grace Owen is a ballerina, a DJ and a part-time Uber driver — and she loves it.
Overseas visitors spent $1m a day
THE cheap Aussie dollar is proving to be the best thing to happen to the tourism industry with international tourists splurging $1 million each day in 2015.
Airbnb renters find corpse in garden
THIS lovely Paris rental is near a forest and comes with seven bedrooms, a swimming pool — and a badly-decomposed body.
High-speed Wi-Fi for Qantas passengers
QANTAS celebrates record half-year profit result by announcing the first in-flight Wi-Fi trials on domestic flights and a $500 million share buyback.
Most annoying Uber problem solved
THIS man claims he has the solution to the most frustrating part of being an Uber rider. But will it really save you cash?
Domestic travel driving up airline profits
QANTAS is poised to post a half-year profit today ten times bigger than rival Virgin Australia – and it’s only going to get better for the Flying Kangaroo.
Uber settles ‘safe’ ride lawsuit for $40m
WHEN you pay extra for a ‘safe’ ride home, you really don’t want a convicted murderer at the wheel.
Bus signs 40 years out of date
COMMUTERS could be waiting a long time for a bus in this suburb with old signs listing bus routes which have been out of service for up to 40 years.
Demand for engineers will intensify
A GROWING aerospace industry in Asia means demand for engineers is only going to increase. But experts say there is not enough students to fill the void.
Chinese New Year: Seize the chance
THERE are a few simple changes Aussie tourism operators can make to cash in on the Chinese visitor boom — expected to reach lofty new heights with an important festival.
What’s with Uber’s new logo?
IT’S ONE of the world’s most recognisable brands, but Uber has changed its logo — and it’s confusing the hell out of people.
Angry Uber drivers on strike
HUNDREDS of fired up Uber drivers have gathered in protest against recent fare cuts, which they say is taking money from their pockets.
Is Uber really better than taxis?
A NEW report has looked into the reasons why people prefer to catch UberX, and the taxi industry isn’t happy.
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