Air traffic controller falls asleep on the job
An air traffic controller who draped themselves in a blanket and slept on shift was fatigued by rostering issues and night shift, a report has found.
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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.
Mysterious new Aussie airline emerges
A new budget carrier is hoping to hit the skies, and has big plans to take on Qantas and Virgin.
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‘Will there be doggie bags?’: Virgin’s bold pets move divides
Virgin Australia has sparked a lively debate with plans to allow travellers to bring cats and dogs on board. Take our poll. Have your say.
Watch: Oblivious dog stalked by ravenous croc on beach
Is this Australia’s luckiest dog? A nail-biting video has emerged revealing the rarely-observed stalking tactics of the Sunshine State’s most feared predator. SEE THE VIDEO
From $389k: Who owns Qld’s private islands, what they paid
Foreign investors, millionaire entrepreneurs and your regular Joes – take a look at who owns Queensland’s tropical islands and how much they paid.
Golf course, spa, pool, gym: Abandoned Qld island resort set for five-star makeover
The popular resort was left to decay for a decade with smashed walls, scattered furniture, rubbish, and an algae-laden pool. But all that’s about to change with a major, luxurious makeover.
WATCH: Incredible footage as surfers spend hours drifting 50km out at sea
It started as a rare surfing trip with mates to an island paradise. What unfolded was an anxious wait by seven blokes in shark infested waters into the night, as a rescue helicopter hovering above them ran low on fuel. SEE THE VIDEO
Mea culpa over $20k a night private island claim
High-profile developer Chris Morris has apologised for using the term “private island” to describe an exclusive new retreat for the ultra-wealthy.
Is it acceptable to claim a pool chair with your towel at a hotel?
The etiquette around reserving hotel pool chairs needs to be cleared up. Here’s what our intrepid travel writer believes tourists should do when needing somewhere to sit.
The one thing you should never do in the seats of a plane
If you want to choose your seat, get in quick or pay for it. But whatever you do, never do this on the plane, writes CONSTANTINA DEMOS.
Airline wars heat up as Qantas launches sale
Qantas has launched a massive sale on flights just days after Virgin announced cut-price fares across half a million flights, as experts predict more airfares will drop.
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.
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