Tourism
Record numbers of us will travel this summer – but only if it’s cheap
A record number of Australians are travelling over the coming weeks, but cost-of-living pressures are forcing a rethink of how much spending is done on holiday.
- by Daniel Lo Surdo
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City life
‘We don’t want to be too stuffy’: New Powerhouse boss on what we can expect
The new trust president overseeing delivery of the Parramatta Powerhouse says the two million visitors can expect an “unpretentious” museum experience.
- by Linda Morris
A national park would be good for koalas. What about the humans?
In the stretch of coast and hinterland from Kempsey to Grafton, the fates of thousands of people hinge for better or worse on the NSW government’s imminent decision about the Great Koala National Park.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Rottnest Island
How many Perth families can afford $1500 a night to stay at Rotto’s newest lodging?
Nothing highlights how Rottnest Island is losing its charm more than seeing a lone, dejected quokka in the old settlement flanked by an army of amateur paparazzo waiting for an Insta-worthy selfie.
- by Sarah Brookes
More than just a gateway: 10 Australian airport towns worth visiting
Most people who fly into these destinations immediately head to a higher-profile place nearby. Here’s why you should linger a little longer.
- by David Whitley
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Fremantle
Controversial 250-bed ‘pod hotel’ approved in Fremantle
The $8 million tourism development cut its height to appease state planners, but that may not be enough for the angry neighbours abutting it.
- by Claire Ottaviano
The train shutdown could derail the weekend. This is how one business is coping
Ahead of the looming rail shutdown, Rose Valente has hired a private bus to get her patrons to and from major football matches. Others are less optimistic.
- by Alyssa Talakovski and Anthony Segaert
‘The less you spend, the more you enjoy’: Travel tycoon Arthur Frommer dies aged 95
The former US Army soldier, whose book empire began with “The GI’s Guide to Travelling in Europe” in the 1950s, became a household name for budget-conscious travellers. They made him a multi-millionaire.
- by David Henry
Tourists will dress up and ‘fight’ at the Colosseum – and Romans are furious
Critics say the deal between Airbnb and the Colosseum will trivialise the arena, transforming the Roman icon into a theme park.
- by Nick Squires
Donna Nelson finally to face trial in Japan
The 58-year-old was on the trip of a lifetime in January 2023, about to meet her love interest after chatting online via the dating site AfroIntroductions when she was arrested.
- by Jamie Freestone
Unwelcome in Europe, here’s where Russian tourists are going instead
Previously seen in large numbers in France, Britain and the US, Russian tourists are now having to find new places to holiday.
- by Adrian Bridge
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