Most Aussie reason for strange road
There is a very Australian story behind why this iconic road in Brisbane does not run straight.
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Pic proves tiny Aussie bakery’s insane appeal
This tiny Aussie bakery, whose owner has taken social media by storm, has queues up the street. And now it is finally getting a second location.
Massive changes at Aussie airport unveiled
A video shows how drastically different it will be travelling through a major Australian airport within a few years.
Underrated Aus city everyone is flocking to
It is a spot that may not immediately come to mind when you think of tropical Aussie getaways, but this hidden gem is seeing an influx of travellers.
Aussie ‘paradise’ now just 2.5 hours away
Travelling to this Aussie paradise just got a whole lot easier for millions of people in one major city.
Incredible sight hiding off quiet Aussie beach
When most tourists think of visiting the Great Barrier Reef, they make the mistake of overlooking this stunning Aussie island.
Truth about Aussie ‘ghost town’ island
It is a stunning Aussie island that was recently branded a “ghost town”, but the truth of this hidden tropical gem has now been revealed.
Aboriginal group’s claim on island paradise
Traditional owners of a former tourist mecca in Queensland that has fallen into disrepair over the past 15 years have lodged a fresh native title claim for exclusive use of the island.
Irwin’s surprising fave Aussie holiday spot
Robert Irwin is a Queenslander through and through, so his favourite Aussie holiday spot may surprise you.
Hilarious comments from clueless tourists
A Great Barrier Reef tour guide has shared some of the most amusing comments and questions tourists have made while visiting.
Aussie paradise open after 100 days of hell
One of Australia’s most spectacular regions was closed to tourists for months. Now it’s reopened and is desperate for visitors.
State banks on Bluey power to win tourists
The world’s best loved blue heeler is being enlisted to help attract visitors to Queensland months before Bluey’s World tourism attraction.
QLD holidays: 30% off flights, theme park deals
More than 600 Queensland holiday deals are going on sale, including offers from Qantas and Flight Centre. Here’s what you need to know.
Secluded Aussie beach makes world’s best list
These three remote Australian beaches are not easy to get to, but they have all taken out impressive spots on a list of the best spots in the world.
Child bitten by dingo at tourist hotspot
Another child has been bitten by a dingo at a popular tourist destination that is becoming a hotspot for such incidents.
Tourist act enrages Aussie community
A popular coastal town has been divided after a local aired his grievances on one tourist act, urging the council to ‘get serious’.
Aussie paradise at risk, cut off from tourists
A stunning Aussie tourism hot spot remains cut off from visitors after three months, leaving local businesses fearing they may have to shut for good.
$450m plan for 5-star resort in surprising city
Inside the newest luxury $450m multi-tower resort proposed by one of the biggest global hotel brands in this surprising Queensland city
Inside Aussie city’s newest five-star hotel
One $30 million makeover later, an old hotel with great bones has become the newest five-star accommodation offering for one Aussie city.
Qld tropical island to be renamed in Taylor Swift’s honour
A luxury tropical island off the Queensland coast is set to renamed in honour of Taylor Swift.
‘No idea rule existed’: Aussie fumes over fine
A young Aussie has been left fuming after being hit with a $116 parking fine for a rule she branded “absurd” and claims she “had no idea existed”.
Life’s a beach on the Gold Coast for Beauty and the Beast star
Beauty and the Beast is set to debut in Brisbane with English star Jayde Westaby, who now calls the Gold Coast home.
Expat shocked by Aussie beach act
A British expat, who was visiting a beach on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, has revealed an “unwritten rule” found only in Australia.
Dad slams Jetstar’s ‘disgusting’ move
A father has slammed the budget airline after it kicked his mother-in-law and three young children off a flight for an unusual reason.
Ray washed up on beach sparks warning
Photos of a stingray that washed up on a beach show two large bite marks, with experts saying a shark was the likely culprit.
Aussies without power until New Year
One state’s Christmas Day storm has wreaked havoc, leaving thousands without power and denying families a Boxing Day out at a tourism mecca’s famous theme parks.
Insane cost of Aussie billionaire’s island
An Aussie billionaire is opening his island on the Great Barrier Reef up for guests to stay, but it will cost you a wild amount of money per night.
Huge update after Aussie airport shut down
Aussies who were unable to get home when all flights in and out of Cairns were halted have got the update they were waiting for.
‘Do not come’: Aussie airport’s warning
Airlines have cancelled flights and the airport is preparing to close ahead of Cyclone Jasper making landfall in Cairns.
Tourist dies swimming at Great Barrier Reef
A tourist has died at the Great Barrier Reef despite wearing a lifejacket and swimming in front of lifeguards.
Holiday chaos as multiple flights cancelled
Many travellers are now scrambling to rearrange their holiday plans after an airline cancelled multiple flights.
‘Huge’: Bluey tourist attraction to open
A real-life recreation of “Bluey’s World” is coming to Australia in 2024, promising fans a “one-of-a-kind” experience immersed in the much-loved blue heeler’s best episodes.
Man dies snorkelling at Great Barrier Reef
An elderly man has died while snorkelling after being pulled unconscious from the water off the Queensland coast.
Aussie airline’s bold new $59 flight
The budget carrier is offering travellers new direct flights to two of Australia’s most spectacular tourist destinations for just $59.
Popular Aussie beach could close for months
Locals fear a popular Queensland beach could be affected by constructions works for a whopping 18 months.
Sad reason Aussies must visit this place now
There’s a sad reason every Aussie needs to visit this breathtaking place immediately, before it’s too late – and they’ll regret it if they don’t.
Aussie bitten by bat fears fatal virus
A Victorian woman’s holiday to Cairns has turned into a nightmare after she got bitten by a bat walking to her hotel.
Aussie beach most mispronounced in world
An Australian beach has been named the most mispronounced beach in the world – any guesses which it may be?
Dingo’s cheeky move caught on video
Watch a “clever” dingo get caught red handed stealing from tourists in a brazen theft.
Surprise Aussie beach revealed as the best
If you were to ask a tourist to name Australia’s best beach – they’ll almost instantly name-drop Bondi – but it’s not. It’s not even in NSW.
‘5000 stars’: Australia’s new ‘hotel’ chain
This new Aussie luxury accommodation chain is planning a huge expansion across the country before taking their business globally.
Aussie hotel makes world’s best list
A boutique city hotel in Australia has been named one of the world’s best hotels – and it isn’t in Melbourne or Sydney.
British expat’s shock at normal Aussie sight
A British expat’s amazement at the way we do a mundane job has shocked Aussies.
Influencer’s dingo act slammed
A Gold Coast influencer has been slammed sharing an image of an interaction with a dingo on K’gari amid a wave of ugly human-dingo interactions.
Why this pic is infuriating Aussies
A picture of a man casually strolling along a riverbank has infuriated locals — but some have defended his daring act.
Aussie star’s epic home up for $16 a night
A gold medallist is putting his Aussie home up on Airbnb for three nights at a bargain price, and it features an epic $70,000 skate park.
Aussie budget airline adds new $49 route
Australia’s newest budget airline has revealed it will soon fly to and from the Gold Coast with fares starting at $49.
Grandfather dies at Qld waterfall
A Melbourne grandfather on a road trip with his family has died at a waterfall in Queensland.
Chaos as tourists rescued from stuck boat
Dozens of tourists have been rescued by police after their aqua vehicle got stuck on a sand bank on the Gold Coast.
World stunned by unedited pic of Aus bridge
A picture of a Brisbane bridge is attracting global attention with people declaring they would never cross it.
Iconic Aussie hotel gets new name
The Gold Coast’s Palazzo Versace will have a new name come August after the fashion house cuts ties with the hotel after more than two decades.
Major fail in island name change fury
Twitter’s trending list has revealed an awkward mistake being made by critics outraged by Fraser Island’s name change.
Iconic Australian island changes its name
One of Australia’s most popular destinations has had its traditional name reinstated in a move that’s made Annastacia Palaszczuk “proud”.
Incredible sight at popular Aussie beach
Footage has captured dozens of sharks off a popular Aussie beach in what is said to be the most significant shark activity in the area in more than a decade.
OnlyFans star discovers stunning Aussie spot
Aussie influencer Anna Paul has discovered one the country’s most stunning creeks, with her clip attracting more than four million views.
Sea World crash survivor speaks out
A little boy who nearly lost his life in the Sea World helicopter crash has revealed his miraculous recovery following his amputation.
Tourism icon’s $5.5M battle over debt
A Queensland food and tourism icon embroiled in a bitter court fight over a disputed multimillion dollar debt has secured a major win from a judge.
Wife’s chilling final words to husband
Simon Tadros has revealed some of the last words his wife Vanessa shared with him before she was killed in a horror helicopter crash on the Gold Coast.
Tragic update for chopper crash victim
A friend of the Tadros family has asked for the public prayers as one of the youngest survivors of the horror crash faces life-changing surgery.
Passengers trapped on Sea World ride
Thrill-seekers have been left stranded after a Sea World ride came to an abrupt halt forcing park employees to come to their rescue.
‘Un-Australian’ hotel act called out
A woman on holidays has been left fuming over a bizarre hotel act to claim sunbeds.
Survivors break silence on horror crash
Four New Zealand survivors of the Sea World helicopter crash have detailed how a day of fun turned into a “nightmare”.
Australia’s worst town crowned for 2022
An Aussie city has been ranked back-to-back as “S**t Town Of The Year” by a Facebook page.
Airports brace for mass strike chaos
It will be mayhem across major Australian airports next week, with strikes forecast to cause flight cancellations and lengthy service delays.
‘No fun’: British expat trashes Aussie hotspot
A British expat has been struck by the reality of living in one of Australia’s most beloved areas, claiming the popular hotspot is boring.
The $500,000 job no Aussie wants
An incredible job with a monster salary and free house has been up for grabs for over 18 months, without a single bite from job hunters.
Wild weather to lash east coast
Wet weather is set to strike the east coast of Australia this week in a gloomy start to spring. Worse still, there’s more to come.
Punters strip down as wild party kicks off
It was all about fascinators and a sea of flannelette trudging through the mud, as revellers got down and dirty for the wildest party in the outback.
‘Kills Splendour’: Wild Outback scenes erupt
Blink twice and you’d think Splendour 2.0 had risen from the bog — but in the tiny town of Birdsville, rain and mud were hardly enough to dampen the party.
The crisis ‘choking’ regional economies
Country and coastal employers are battling to attract new staff due to a developing disaster which is driving workers out of regional areas.
Mundi Mundi Nutbush WR attempt falls short
In a State of Origin style battle, thousands of NSW bootscooters have fallen short of beating Queensland’s nutbush world record.
Movie World’s ‘hilarious’ smoking area move
Movie World has been praised for a “hilarious” detail in its smoking area, with a video from the Queensland theme park going viral on TikTok.
Woman booted from resort after tirade
A woman has been kicked out of a holiday resort in Port Douglas after screaming at a staff member.
Why state’s luxury resorts lie abandoned
Hundreds of hectares of land were set aside to build luxury, money-making resorts. Now the abandoned sites are reminders of one state’s big problem.
Aussie spot’s brutal take-down of Byron Bay
Rain, hair or shine, people can’t get enough of Byron Bay. But this booming township further north gives the famed Rivers Region a run for its money.
‘Ripped his d**k out’: Wild festival sours
Aussie rocker Jimmy Barnes declared this wild desert gig as the best festival ever. But was it also the best place to find love? James Weir recaps.
Insane Aussie pic never seen before
An iconic case of Mums Gone Wild preceded chaotic scenes at the Big Red Bash music festival, including a massive dance-off in the Simpson Desert. James Weir recaps.
Insane scenes at wild desert party
Byron Bay’s Splendour in the Grass is being put to shame by 11,000 hardcore punters who’ve descended on the Simpson Desert. James Weir recaps.
‘Disturbing’ Aussie road sign shocks internet
An outback road sign warning how long drivers will go without phone reception proves just how big Australia is, and it is freaking some people out.
‘Illusion’ around Aussie tourist town
It’s mostly known as a backpacker spot or as a place to transit through. But after a major upgrade through the pandemic, this Aussie spot is our newest luxe destination.
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