Aussie city declared Sydney ‘dupe’
Is this city the perfect dupe for Sydney? Interest is soaring with global flight searches having more than doubled this year.
Western Australia
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.
Camping spot where you pay what you like
Tourists are flooding to a sleepy, off-the-beaten track town in the depths of the outback thanks to its quirky approach to pricing.
Why top Aussie tourist site is closing down
David Attenborough once described it as one of the greatest natural wonders of the world, but this Aussie tourist attraction will soon be shut down.
Qantas pilots to walk off the job
Qantas passengers will face cancellations and delays as pilots to walk off the job, with affected travellers able to get a refund.
Fire shuts down major airport
Qantas customers have been left stranded at one of Australia’s busiest airports with planes left stranded on runways and hundreds of travellers evacuated.
Flights canned as pilots strike over pay
Dozens of flights out of a major Australian airport were cancelled after pilots went on strike over “substandard” pay.
Aussie plumber’s vile find in hotel drain
A plumber has been labelled a ‘hero’ after making a foul discovery while unblocking a drain in an Australian hotel room bathroom.
Man found after four days in bush
An elderly man is lucky to be alive after spending four days in remote bushland dodging cliff faces and crocodiles.
Aussie beer people can’t get enough of
When a Perth man began experimenting with beer and botanicals, he had no idea it would turn into a multimillion-dollar business.
Mind-blowing hidden rock pool stuns Aussies
It’s a part of Australia known for having some of the best coastline in the world, but one “hidden” gem has left tourists in awe.
Discovery on Australian beach worth $180k
A tiny bronze Buddha found by adventurers on a WA beach has been confirmed an authentic ancient relic — and valued at $180,000
Babysitter jailed for toddler’s horror burns
A babysitter has been jailed for putting a toddler’s hand in boiling water, leaving the little girl disfigured.
‘Appalling’: Vandals destroy giant sculpture
The destruction of a popular sculpture south of Perth has sparked public outcry and a police investigation.
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.
‘Emergency situation’ at major airport
Hundreds of passengers have been forced to rush for the exits in an Australian airport evacuation, while others are stuck on the tarmac.
‘Radiation risk’: Nuclear threat to Aussies
People who want to visit one Australian tourist destination are warned not to spend more than an hour there due to “elevated radiation levels”.
MP blasts Qantas over soggy luggage
An MP has hit out at Qantas after they waited almost two hours for their luggage, which arrived drenched from the rain.
How to score a five-day long weekend
The timing of the death of Queen Elizabeth II has led to a surprising perk for many workers in one state.
$2m tourism campaign secretly scrapped
A campaign aimed at rebranding an Australian state has been forced to start from scratch after two years.
Stranded travellers’ fury at Qantas
Qantas has apologised to angry travellers who were left stranded at a regional airport and forced to sleep on the floor.
Surprise town tops best Aussie destination
One Australian city has been dubbed “one of the greatest places of 2022” by a prominent international magazine.
Move over Byron, this beach wins the crown
Sure Byron Bay and the Gold Coast have the Insta appeal, but one visit to this island and it’ll blow everything you loved about the east coast out of the water.
Why Australia is the funniest country
From our laid-back Aussie attitude to our healthy disrespect of authority, here’s why Australia is the funniest country on the planet.
WA’s $500k tourism border giveaway
Thousands of tourism vouchers for Western Australia will go up for grabs tomorrow. Here’s how to get one.
‘I’ve been everywhere, this beats it all’
Journalist Lizzie Pook has travelled the world, but there’s one surprising place she says blew her away more than anywhere else.
‘I stayed at Australia’s best hotel’
It may not be a household name for those living on the east coast, but it’s the stay of envy among locals. So does it live up to the hype?
Why WA is dead to the rest of Australia
Western Australia has always entertained a fantasy of secession. And if the past six months are anything to go by, that dream may come true.
The most beautiful place on earth, Perth
We pulled together the ten reasons to make our great western wonder your next mini-break.
Festival’s mass refunds after culture fail
The organisers of a Perth festival had hoped to “bring Bali to Australia”. Instead, they were forced to apologise to those “offended”.
World shocked at viral Aussie octopus
It looked like a scene from the Netflix hit, My Octopus Teacher, but this octopus from Western Australia was not a fan of humans.
‘Step forward’: SA’s new border restrictions
South Australia has changed its border restrictions with two states, including implementing a hot-spot system ‘effective immediately’.
Surprise spot Aussies want to visit first
Forget Sydney, the Gold Coast and even fan favourite Bali – according to this new data, another Aussie spot is where we all hope to visit in 2021.
All the WA border changes from midnight
Premier Mark McGowan says Western Australia’s state border will reopen to NSW and Victoria overnight. Here’s every thing you need to know.
Insane road trip no one told you about
Not many Australians have done this road trip, let alone heard of it. But it’s an untapped gem, and there’s never been a better time to do it.
Don’t tell bogans about this island oasis
CROSS Bali off the list. This Australian tropical oasis has much more to offer, and the best part is, hardly anyone knows about it.
World’s second-best hotel is on our doorstep
IT HAS 48 elegant guest rooms in a 140-year-old building with an award-winning restaurant, but it’s not as expensive as you’d think.
Sleepy Aussie town tops ‘Best In’ list
Often overlooked by other destinations Down Under, this coastal spot has just put WA on top of the world’s most prestigious travel list.
WA town’s bizarre claim to fame
TOURISM experts have raised eyebrows at the tourist town of Exmouth after a local suggested this as the reason why people should visit.
Place better than Great Ocean Road
VICTORIA’S most scenic highway doesn’t deserve its title as Australia’s best holiday drive. This stretch of road is far superior in every way.
’We survived Wolfe Creek’
ENGLISHMAN Gareth Williams just drove 26,000km around Australia. He doesn’t have a licence, but it wasn’t technically illegal.
Dave Hughes: ‘I drove for 44 hours straight’
THE Aussie comedian has revealed his most epic road trip — and what was waiting for him at the other end.
Is this really Australia’s favourite hotel?
THIS humble bed and breakfast in a coastal spot unknown to most Australians has just become the most talked about accommodation in the country.
This hot spot is Australia’s new No.1
TAKE a look at the hidden gem destination that’s hit the global spotlight thanks to this incredible snap — plus more award-winning aerial photos.
Strange things that actually exist in WA
IT HAS a city of gnomes, rivers that are pink, and another nation sitting inside its borders. Western Australia, you weird and wonderful thing.
Popular Aussie tourist destinations snubbed
The New York Times’ annual list of must-see destinations has been published for 2020 – but as fires ravage the country, only one Australian destination has made the cut.
Perth named Australia’s friendliest city
A definitive ranking of Australia’s friendliest cities has been released. It’s good news for the WA capital but bad news for Sydney.
Photo costing Aussie city $400,000
This has become the most photographed building in Perth but visiting tourists have created a very expensive problem for locals.
Eerie ghost towns in Aussie outback
Just a few traces remains of the hidden Aussie towns that went from affluent to abandoned after they were left to waste away in the outback.
Aussie tourism ad’s embarassing mistake
Tourism Australia has had to make some major changes to its new campaign for Western Australia after someone spotted this unfortunate error.
Oldest message in a bottle found on Aussie beach
NEARLY 132 years after it was tossed overboard in the Indian Ocean, this mysterious piece of history has been spotted by a beachgoer.
Is Aussie bucket list destination worth it?
THIS Aussie resort attracts tens of thousands of visitors a year. But does it really live up to the hype?
Rotto the star in new tourism ad
ROTTNEST Island has a starring role in a new $40 million global tourism campaign – while Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth only features as a voiceover.
WA like you’ve never seen it before
WITH their vibrant colours, squiggly lines and random blots, many of these images could pass for pieces of abstract art.
You know you’re from Perth when …
EVERY city has it quirks, and its inhabitants display telltale signs. Here are 25 that say you’re from Perth.
Australia’s incredible billion-year-old site
THERE are islands here that are more than a billion years old, and they are actually the tips of ancient mountains. Here, it’s like time stood still.
Inside Australia’s abandoned theme park
IT WAS supposed to be WA’s answer to the Gold Coast. A theme park built off the back of a huge economic boom. But it now lies ruined and empty.
How to drive from Broome to Kununurra
WOULD you choose the easy way to complete an amazing WA road trip in six days? Or would you take the 14-day adventure only for part of the year?
Top 10 caravan parks in WA’s North
WHEN you travel north in Western Australia, add these caravan parks to your must-visit itinerary.
Calendar of events in WA’s North
IF the amazing scenery and breathtaking landscapes aren’t enough to get you into the state’s north, then one of these quality events might.
Why WA has the best lightshow on earth
WESTERN AUSTRALIA is quickly becoming an iconic global astronomy destination because the stars and science are right on our doorstep.
12 must-see locations in WA’s north
DO YOU need some help deciding where to go for your next caravan or camping holiday? Here are some suggestions.
Hundreds of years of culture to explore
PEOPLE travel thousands of kilometres to visit WA’s North-West and experience traditional Aboriginal culture through a variety of tourism offerings.
What to explore in WA’s Kimberley
IF you really want to get away from it all, remote places to visit and stay in WA’s Kimberley region are perfect for a caravan and camping holiday.
How to explore WA’s Warlu Way in nine days
IF YOU’RE looking for your next road trip, follow the interpretative signage along this 2480km journey that rates as one of WA’s best driving holidays.
The island off limits to Aussies
IN this new Eden, nature and big industry stroll hand-in-hand. So why won’t they let anyone see it? Paul Toohey reports.
Freediver’s incredible stingray encounter
THIS is the moment a giant 150kg stingray had a “nibble” on a Perth freediver’s head off Rottnest Island.
Can you beat these WA travel photos?
THE world’s biggest travel Instagrammer has described a week in WA’s Kimberley as the best trip she’s ever done. And she’s shared some great photos on the way.
Orangutan has a bizarre fetish
AN AMOROUS 95kg orangutan at Perth Zoo has set its sights on Nicole Kidman, boosting her male fan count.
Foodie heaven sucks in global gourmet dollar
VICTORIA has been put on notice – WA is fast becoming Australia’s go-to foodie destination. COLLECT YOUR TASTE COOKBOOKS
Hopetoun resurrected after ‘darkest hour’
A WA town that had its “darkest hour” when the local mine shut down is open for business again after a $40m national park upgrade.
Top snap wins Parks prize
THERE is still one more chance to win a luxury trip to one of WA’s top National Parks.
Building looks like mmm… rack of lamb
THIS could be Australia’s most delicious building – if they build it. Here’s a sneak peek at Perth’s proposed opera house, and some of the weird things it resembles.
Ditch the remote for a tent: Minister
WA kids are too “urbanised” and need to ditch the couch for a tent, according to WA’s Environment Minister. | WIN A NATIONAL PARK HOLIDAY
Tell us your favourite national park
NAMBUNG National Park is the setting of today’s top photo. Send us your best snap of a WA national park to win a trip to Ningaloo.
WA’s national parks a family favourite
ENVIRONMENT Minister Albert Jacob is urging more West Aussies to ditch the five star hotels and go camping instead. | WIN A TRIP TO NINGALOO
Building looks like mmm… rack of lamb
THIS could be Australia’s most delicious building – if they build it. Here’s a sneak peek at at Perth’s proposed opera house, and some of the weird things it resembles.
Surfing croc shuts Cable Beach
A GIANT four-metre surfing croc has closed Western Australia’s iconic Cable Beach in Broome.
Sunbathing visitor causes a scene
HE’S a sunbather who weighs two tonnes, has attracted plenty of stares from Perth beachgoers and could get angry if approached. And he’s still on Sorrento Beach.
Outback opera in The Kimberley
SOME of Australia’s best singers will head to WA for the annual Opera Under the Stars.
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