Overseas arrivals will drop by 3000 a week
Australia’s overseas arrivals will be slashed by 3000 a week due to the spread of the more infectious Delta variant.
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Comment that will haunt Annastacia
Annastacia Palaszczuk’s Government has blasted travellers flying in and out of the country – despite her own overseas travel plans.
‘They are scared’: Travellers cancel plans
Aussie tourism operators are being smashed by mass cancellations due to coronavirus restrictions, as the disturbing cost of the pandemic is revealed.
Australia in turmoil as Covid cases spread
Australia is grappling with an explosion in covid cases across several states with lockdowns, border controls and restrictions affecting millions.
PM in talks to launch new travel bubble
Australians could be flying to Singapore far sooner than expected, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison set to discuss the future of travel bubbles today.
Senator’s reason for borders staying shut
It’s a subject that has split Australians down the middle – but one Liberal senator has explained why the border should stay closed as long as possible.
Aussie travel ban worse than Saudi Arabia
Following the announcement that Saudi Arabia will allow vaccinated citizens to fly abroad, all eyes are on Australia’s strict travel ban.
Europe to open borders for tourists
Dreaming of a European summer holiday? Well, that could soon be a reality as the EU votes to ease border restrictions – but there’s a catch.
‘Big trouble’: Scary prediction for Aussies
A war of words is brewing surrounding one of the hot topics in Australia at the moment as experts warn Aussies are in “big trouble”.
Best use of Peter Allen song since Qantas
Comedian Sammy J has reworked an iconic Aussie tune to deliver a direct message to the Government and its rules on overseas citizens.
Overseas travel off limits until end of 2022
Aussies hoping 2022 will bring the return of overseas travel are set for disappointment, as the Government warns borders won’t easily be open.
Delayed flyers caught out by border rule
Passengers on a delayed flight have been forced into 14 days of hotel quarantine after Queensland shut its border while they were in the air.
Overseas travel won’t be back until 2024
Experts have delivered a fresh blow to Australians’ hopes for a full return of international travel, with a new forecast warning it’s still years away.
New virus case puts travel bubble at risk
New Zealand has recorded another case of COVID-19, just one week before quarantine-free travel with Australia was due to begin.
Jetstar slashes NZ flights to just $215
With the quarantine-free travel bubble opening up in less than two weeks, all eyes are on snapping up a bargain – and this fare is the best we’ve seen.
Overseas travel faces new major setback
Australia had been aiming to open its international borders beyond New Zealand from the end of October, but now that plan sits in limbo.
Ardern’s travel bubble start date confirmed
Dust off your passport, because New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced when Australians will be allowed to fly over the ditch.
Concern as Aus reaches border milestone
It’s been 12 months since Australians could travel freely around the country without running into any border restrictions – but how long will it last?
Aussies keen to travel with health passes
Qantas and Air New Zealand are trialling digital medical records for post-pandemic overseas travel and it seems Aussies are very much on board with it.
Qantas’ $737 flights to unknown destination
Qantas is bringing back a travel concept from the 1990s that will see passengers booking tickets with no idea of where the plane will take them.
Qantas reveals new overseas travel date
Qantas has announced it will delay the return of international flights as it reports a worrying $1 billion hit due to the COVID pandemic.
Isolation ‘ignored’: Dozens face $5000 fine
Police in the Northern Territory say self-isolation requirements are being “ignored” by arrivals from Melbourne and $5000 fines “will be issued”.
Why state gives out ‘meat tray’ tickets
These tiny bits of paper resembling “circus admission” or “meat tray” tickets are a crucial part of this state’s COVID protection system. Seriously.
Virus expert’s grim overseas travel date
A leading epidemiologist in the UK has provided a bleak forecast for international travel, despite the growing rollout of vaccines worldwide.
Hidden truth behind $29 flight sale
From $79 flights one week to just $29 the next, a fierce fare war has kicked off on the Melbourne-Sydney route. But which airline actually offers the best bang for your buck?
ScoMo hints at new travel bubble
Aussies could soon have their pick of tropical holiday locations after Scott Morrison suggested new travel bubbles were in the works.
NSW, VIC on alert after new cases
NSW and Victoria has been put on alert overnight after officials confirmed new positive cases, with residents urged to check exposure sites.
‘Delay your travel’: State issues plea
Following a new case of COVID-19 in a hotel quarantine worker in Victoria, state premiers have been quick to respond with their border controls.
Virgin axing bad sign for NZ bubble
Virgin Australia will axe all flights to New Zealand, Bali and Fiji until at least June – casting doubt on a bubble across the ditch by the end of March.
NZ to remain closed for most of 2021
Overseas travellers will have to wait to get to New Zealand, with the country saying its borders will be closed to a lot of the world for most of the year.
Don’t rush to Queensland, Aussies told
Annastacia Palaszczuk is now pleading with Sydney to visit Queensland when the border reopens next week. An expert says travellers should tread with caution.
Aussie model’s ‘rich’ player swipe
An Australian model and mum, who is currently stuck in the UK and trying to return home, has hit out at the government’s “double standards”.
Jacinda responds to Aus halting bubble
Jacinda Ardern has responded to Australia’s decision to immediately stop quarantine-free travel from NZ after its first local case in months.
Country that will open to Australia this year
There’s a glimmer of hope for Australians wishing to head overseas despite warnings international travel may be off the cards until 2022.
Travel bubbles that will ‘definitely’ happen
Dust off your passports, because despite the forecast that overseas travel will be largely off until 2022, a new round of travel bubbles are on the cards.
‘Last thing’: Gloomy travel news revealed
Australia’s international borders are likely to be one of the last things to be opened even after the vaccine is out, our chief medical officer has revealed.
Australia named on damning global list
As international borders remain clamped shut, Australia has found itself on a top 10 list of countries it really doesn’t want to be on.
Victoria lifts NSW border restrictions
Victorians trapped in parts of NSW are now able to travel home after Daniel Andrews announced a string of revised border restrictions.
No international travel until 2022
Australia’s top health chief has dashed hopes that the rollout of the vaccine will allow people to travel overseas this year as borders stay closed.
Player’s message to whingeing stars
Cases continue rising in people coming here to try and make millions playing tennis, but one player had a message for all those complaining.
Andrews fires back at ‘bizarre’ ban
Daniel Andrews has hit back after Australians slammed him for offering VIP treatment to tennis stars while Aussies are stranded in NSW.
Anti-maskers’ wild brawl with cops
The NSW Premier has expressed her disappointment after two men refusing to wear face masks allegedly assaulted police officers at a Sydney shopping centre.
Radical plan to keep mutant strain out
As concerns grow about the threat of the UK super strain to Australia, one state leader has proposed an extreme plan to keep it out of the nation.
New border blow for NSW
Sydneysiders hoping to visit Victoria are in for a long wait, with the Garden State unlikely to open until this case figure is met.
Pleas for PM to stop border chaos
Tourism bosses are urging Scott Morrison to intervene to stop states opening and shutting borders as businesses brace for a new $3 billion hit.
How virus spread to inner Sydney
Before the northern beaches went into lockdown, this is how a trip to work led to the virus spreading to inner Sydney.
Sydney travel bans extended amid surge
The ACT is extending its ban on Greater Sydney and surrounding regions and Victoria has shut down any hopes of an imminent easing of restrictions.
Dreaded part of pandemic to last ‘years’
One of the most contentious and despised elements of the pandemic is to remain in Australia for a long time yet, even long after a vaccine.
Countries Aussies will travel to in 2021
With 2021 around the corner, and travel bubbles on the horizon – it’s hard to resist not dusting off your passport. So where will we travel to first?
More alerts issued for NSW venues
Almost 20 new venues in Sydney have been added to an alert list from NSW Health, with people being asked to get tested for the coronavirus and to isolate.
Airlines get ready to fly Aussies to NZ
Airlines are keen to tap into massive pent-up demand for travel to New Zealand as the trans-Tasman travel bubble looks set to finally open.
‘Standstill’: Qantas boss’ grim prediction
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce says the Australian domestic sector has had a massive bounce back, but fears for the future of international travel recovery.
Lisa weighs in on live TV clash
Lisa Wilkinson has weighed in on wild, bungled scenes as breakfast TV shows Sunrise and Today clashed at Brisbane airport this morning.
State opens after eight brutal months
Millions of Australians will be able to reunite with loved ones from next week when Western Australia reopens its border to NSW and Victoria.
Qantas drops massive seat sale
As one of the most anticipated borders finally opens up between Greater Sydney and Queensland today, Qantas has slashed thousands of seat prices.
Flight marks change to Aussie border
A flight from Singapore that touched down in Darwin this morning signals a major change for Australia’s locked-down international border.
Why Aussies have turned down flights home
Some Australians have said no to offers of seats on repatriation flights, as tens of thousands plead with the Government to bring them home.
Warning about booking Queensland trips
Millions of Aussies are rejoicing at being allowed back into Queensland, but they’ve been stung before. Here’s what to know before you go.
‘What right does he have?’: Fury at Qantas
There are calls to boycott Qantas after boss Alan Joyce said passengers would have to be vaccinated against COVID if they wanted to fly overseas.
Vaccine won’t fix overseas travel problem
Two promising vaccine trials have given us hope – but they may not be all that’s needed to finally restart international travel, experts warn.
‘Stay put’: State issues new travel warning
South Australians are in for a week of lockdown, with the state’s Chief Medical Officer giving a stern warning for those holding on to any travel hope.
NSW issues new travel warning
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has warned residents to delay travel to South Australia, as the state battles a new outbreak of coronavirus.
‘Grossly unfair’: Border call step too far
As an outbreak in South Australia has the country on edge, some fear the reaction to the new COVID cluster may have much bigger consequences.
‘Problematic’ plan kills NZ travel bubble
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has basically squashed any hope of Australians being able to fly across the ditch by Christmas.
Hint of ‘widespread’ overseas travel in 2021
Health Minister Greg Hunt has painted an optimistic picture of what “widespread” international travel might look like as soon as 2021.
Big flaw with Premier’s border rule
An infectious disease expert has hit out at the Queensland Premier, saying her ongoing border closure with Greater Sydney won’t work.
Thousands to flood state for border opening
From midnight, one of the hardest borders in the country will begin easing restrictions, but the reopening comes with a big warning.
Key item gone from new Qantas lounges
As domestic borders restrictions begin to ease, Qantas has announced it will reopen more domestic lounges from December. Here’s how they’ll look.
Ardern’s warning over NZ travel bubble
With a growing number Kiwis entering Australia, PM Jacinda Ardern said there’s a big reason why she’s not ready to return the favour.
New blow for Aussie Christmas flights
With all eyes on where and when we will be able to travel before Christmas, one airline has scrapped plans for Aussies hoping to return from London.
‘Playing politics’: Big fear at Qld border
The Queensland Police Union has lashed the Prime Minister for preferencing politics over the safety of Queenslanders.
Qantas CEO’s new warning to Qld Premier
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has issued a fresh warning to Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk over her refusal to reopen her state’s border.
‘Ridiculous’: Joyce’s blunt words for Qld
An exasperated Alan Joyce has issued a stern warning to Queensland over its decision to keep millions of Sydneysiders locked out.
Sydney residents still banned from Qld
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will reopen the state border to NSW from November 3, except to people from Greater Sydney.
Andrews’ swipe at Gladys over border
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has hit out at comments made by NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian amid the ongoing border lifting discussion.
‘Inhumane’ state lashed over border
A global human rights group has slammed one state for inflicting “trauma” on everyday Australians with its strict coronavirus restrictions.
Virgin’s new flights ahead of border opening
As Australia pushes towards reopening borders by Christmas, Virgin Australia has announced it will be rolling out some new domestic routes.
Grim new date for overseas travel
It’s the timeline that keeps shifting. But the World Tourism Organisation has revealed when they think we will be flying overseas again.
New hurdle for NSW border opening
As Melburnians step out to enjoy their first morning of freedom, all eyes are on when NSW will lift their hard border with the Garden State.
New state to open border to NSW
Just 24 hours after reopening to ‘low-risk’ states and territories, Tasmania’s Premier Peter Gutwein has announced NSW residents will soon be allowed to visit.
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