Travel
Qantas, Jetstar cash in on lack of airline competition
21 May
Australia’s sole budget carrier has cashed in on the lack of competition in the nation’s aviation sector. Within the Qantas Group’s whopping $1.5 billion earnings before tax in the first half of 2024-25, Jetstar jacked up prices to record an...[Read More]
Dream holidays made easy: should you book direct or use a travel agent?
8 May
Planning your next family or dream holiday can be an exciting adventure in itself. Whether you’re dreaming of a tropical island escape, a multi-city European tour, or a road trip, the process starts with one big decision: how to plan it. Should...[Read More]
Election expected to drive confidence in electric cars
7 May
Electric vehicles are expected to grow in number and fall in price following the federal election as manufacturers and motorists gain confidence that regulations on low-emission transport will not change. Automotive experts issued the predictions on...[Read More]
Crafting your ideal holiday for relaxation and renewal
1 May
The ideal holiday is a deeply personal experience tailored to the unique needs, preferences, and circumstances of everyone. While our differences mean that no two perfect holidays are identical, there is a common thread: the need for a physical...[Read More]
How Jennifer Aniston overcomes ‘extreme fear’ of flying
30 April
Actor Jennifer Aniston has turned to hypnotherapy to overcome aerophobia, in a bid to “remove all of those superstitions” of danger when she boards a plane. “I have an extreme fear of flying,” she told Travel+Leisure magazine. “But I have...[Read More]
Benefits of a caravan lifestyle in Australia
24 April
A rising number of Australians are searching for alternative life experiences that provide them with a sense of independence from city life and a connection to nature. Caravan living can be for you if you’re looking for new experiences or wish...[Read More]
Budget-conscious millennials opting for autumn escapes
23 April
Television producer Sarah Ben-m’rad loves travelling overseas but the rising cost-of-living meant she sought out a holiday destination a little closer to home this year. The 28-year-old and her boyfriend opted for a getaway to Port Stevens, north...[Read More]
The secret to family holidays: how to get your teenage and independent kids on board
17 April
As kids grow into teens and young adults, family holidays often become a harder sell. They’ve got social lives, part-time jobs, study pressures, and their own sense of independence. But when you realise you might only have a handful of chances...[Read More]
Refunds for flyers after airline’s overpricing error
16 April
An error in Virgin Australia’s booking system has overcharged thousands of flyers, with consumer advocates blaming the lack of competition for travellers being taken for a ride. About 61,000 travellers will get partial refunds averaging $55 for...[Read More]
Aussies shun US as Trump slump, dollar dive slow travel
16 April
Australians are turning their backs on travelling to the US as tourism experts point the finger at the weak dollar and President Donald Trump. There were 74,877 Australian visitors to the US in March, compared to 81,208 for the same period in 2024,...[Read More]
Electric cars to rev up the energy grid, one at a time
9 April
Electric cars are finally ready to operate as batteries on wheels in Australia after a successful trial by a team of electricity, technology, research and vehicle firms. While the technology will only be available for one electric ute initially, the...[Read More]
Will Tesla’s problems crash Australia’s electric dream?
9 April
When her daughter needed a vehicle to commute to university, Michelle Bong immediately considered buying an electric car. Just not a Tesla. “Tesla was definitely off the cards for us, it was not even an option,” she says. “We didn’t like the...[Read More]
Travel deal lets Australians whisk through US airports
2 April
Australians will soon be able to clear border control more quickly at American airports. A program allowing expedited clearance upon arrival in the US will be expanded to include Australian passengers, after laws passed federal parliament. The...[Read More]
How Aussie explorers can visit tourism’s final frontier
2 April
In an age of over-tourism, in which many seasoned travellers have ‘been there, done that and got the T-shirt,’ Greenland looms almost as a final frontier. Australian adventure travel company Intrepid will soon play a role in the Arctic...[Read More]
The top 5 international destinations retirees should have on their bucket list
27 March
If you’re an Australian or British retiree, retirement is the perfect time to travel the world and explore the places you’ve always wanted to see. Travelling may lead to much more than just a relaxing vacation, too. Seeing the world in your 50s,...[Read More]