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”.
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