Strong winds hit airline schedules as airports down to one runway
Cyclonic-strength winds across the southern states have reduced Australia’s two biggest airports to single runway operations.
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‘Terribly exposed’: State’s big move on Airbnbs
Local councils could soon have the power to ban Airbnbs in one Australian state – and not everyone is happy.
Unexpected reason snow season cut short
One of the Australia’s busiest snowfields has called it quits for 2024 for an unexpected reason.
Collapsed airline racks up wild debt
Regional airline Rex owes two local government’s more than $800,000 after it collapsed into voluntary administration.
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How to earn bonus points for a cheaper holiday
Online travel agent TripADeal is on a mission to see more Aussies jet off on bucket-list holidays and is offering bonus frequent flyer points in January to help you get there.
PM’s diary confirms Joyce meeting
A meeting between Alan Joyce and Anthony Albanese has been confirmed after the contents of the prime minister’s diary were released.
New tax to hit Aussie travellers
Aussie travellers will soon be hit by a new tax when trying to visit one of the nation’s most popular holiday destinations.
‘Hated’: Big mistake that wounded Qantas
Qantas was once dubbed the “spirit of Australians”, but two years worth of scandals has seen the airline go from an icon to a pariah.
$49 flights: How Aussies can score huge Qantas, Virgin deals
Aussie travellers keen to lock in a post-Christmas flight bargain can grab red-hot fares starting at just $49.
Airbnb to pay out Aussies $15m
Australian customers affected by a controversial practice will get to share in $15 million in compensation as the consumer watchdog slaps on an additional eye watering fine.
Queensland whacked with $60m blow
Tourism operators in far north Queensland are pleading with holiday-makers not to abandon the region following last weekend’s record flood.
Hidden danger in common Aussie act
Millions of Australians are planning to put themselves in the path of danger while taking part in one time honoured Summer tradition.
Embattled budget airline’s next move
Australia’s new low-cost carrier is hoping a new deal will help stabilise its position after a turbulent few months in the skies.
$187K bill: 10 most expensive Aussie travel insurance claims
An unlucky slip getting out of a hot tub tops a list of international travel insurance claims made by Australians this year. See full list.
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