Lombok's Evolution: Beyond the 'New Bali' Label
After 20 years of visits, a travel writer reveals Lombok's sophisticated new facilities while celebrating its unique identity. Discover updated travel tips, prices, and why it's worth the trip.
After 20 years of visits, a travel writer reveals Lombok's sophisticated new facilities while celebrating its unique identity. Discover updated travel tips, prices, and why it's worth the trip.
The HONK! Oz street music festival's Grand Street Parade filled Wollongong's Crown Street Mall with vibrant performances despite soaring temperatures. The 11th annual free festival celebrates community, music, and social justice.
Eleven former Adelaide Festival leaders have penned a scathing letter over the board's decision to drop a Palestinian author from Writers' Week. Discover the fallout and who has pulled out.
South Australia's premier travel event, World Travel Fest, is coming to Perth in February 2026. Discover exclusive offers from top brands like Princess Cruises and Viking. Plan your next adventure.
Your essential guide to the hottest acts at Fringe World Perth 2026. Discover award-winning circus, bold cabaret, and side-splitting comedy from January 21. Plan your festival adventure now!
Adelaide Writers' Week is under threat of collapse as nearly 100 writers withdraw over a sponsorship controversy. Discover the crisis facing Australia's premier literary festival.
Summernats 38 revs into gear as Canberra swelters under a heatwave and total fire ban. Fans and cars battle the extreme temperatures at the iconic car festival.
Adelaide Festival faces a major boycott after removing Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah from its writers' week program, sparking accusations of racism and censorship. Read the full story.
The Braddon Fringe Festival launched Summernats 2026 in sweltering 35-degree heat, drawing car enthusiasts and families to Lonsdale Street. Discover the event's evolution and local impact.
Dreamfields Festival is officially returning to Townsville in 2025 after a massive debut. Get ready for another epic weekend of music and camping in North Queensland!
Australian travellers in 2026 are prioritising immersive experiences and sustainable travel, with a focus on wellness, multi-generational trips, and luxury rail journeys. Discover the key trends shaping your next adventure.
The Adelaide Festival board has removed Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah from its 2026 Writers' Week lineup, citing cultural sensitivity. A major backer has withdrawn support. Read the full story.
Celebrate Australia Day 2026 with free family entertainment at Coogee Beach. Enjoy live music, cultural performances, wildlife encounters, and classic Aussie competitions.
Tired of travel chaos, Brisbane parents invented TernX, a carry-on suitcase that unfolds into a stroller. With 774% growth and TIME award, it's revolutionising family travel. Discover the game-changer.
Samsonite's site-wide 40% off sale offers durable luggage, bags & backpacks just as Aussie summer travel plans ramp up. Invest in quality that lasts for years.
The Ocean Grove Tranquility Fair brought together thousands for yoga, meditation, and holistic health. Discover how this event fostered community spirit and wellbeing.
Follow a traveller's path to mindfulness in Kyoto, from the Moss Temple to the Golden Pavilion. Discover ancient Zen gardens and the calm they offer. Start your own journey.
Discover how to beat the Provencal heat with a visit to Carrieres des Lumieres' immersive digital art and the historic perched village of Les Baux-de-Provence. Plan your cultural escape.
The Beyond the Valley music festival returns to Geelong for New Year's 2024-25. Get all the details on dates, location, and what to expect for the major summer event.
A tornado ripped through the Beyond the Valley music festival in Lardner, causing chaos and injuring two. Read the full report on the severe weather event and emergency response.
A petition with over 8,000 signatures calls for urgent reform of the Queensland Health Travel Scheme, citing unfair costs for regional and rural health workers. Advocates demand change.
As Australian heat peaks, Newcastle locals are flocking to Japan's slopes. Discover why Japanese ski holidays are cheaper, easier and offer better snow than local resorts.
Discover Montreux, the serene Swiss lakeside town that became a legendary musical hub for Queen's Freddie Mercury and the iconic Montreux Jazz Festival. Plan your visit.
Adelaide's ambitious $20 million Grand Opera project is back on, with fresh dates locked in for 2025. Discover the new timeline and what it means for the city's arts scene.
The West Australian's travel team reflects on a year of global adventures, from Italy's backroads to Arctic cruises, promising more authentic stories for WA readers in 2026.
Townsville secures the major Country Fest QLD music festival, set for July 2025. The move promises a significant tourism and economic injection for North Queensland. Discover the lineup and impact.
Discover how AI translation, eSIMs, and smart apps are powering flexible, immersive travel for Australians. Learn about tools like Yesim for seamless connectivity.
Flight Centre Travel Group accelerates its cruise strategy with the acquisition of UK online leader Iglu, aiming to double total transaction value to over $2 billion by 2026. Discover the details.
Discover Ferries identifies 'port hopping' as a major trend, launching a new interactive map to help travellers plan multi-destination sea journeys across 11 countries for a more immersive holiday experience.
The A-League's launches a festival of daily football from Boxing Day, offering families affordable, active entertainment with stadium fun, player access, and Matildas stars.