River Cruising Guide: Top Routes & Booking Tips 2025
Discover how river cruising has expanded beyond Europe to the Mekong, Nile and Ganges. Get expert advice on choosing routes, ships and booking strategies for Australian travellers.
Discover how river cruising has expanded beyond Europe to the Mekong, Nile and Ganges. Get expert advice on choosing routes, ships and booking strategies for Australian travellers.
Energex reports nearly 300 attacks on its Queensland workers in the past year, with aggressive pets and people posing major safety risks. Learn how to keep crews safe.
River cruising has exploded in popularity, moving beyond Europe to the Mekong and Nile. Discover the best routes, ships, and deals for your next adventure.
Windstar Cruises reveals its new Star Explorer for European river & ocean voyages, while Oceania Cruises offers segments of its 244-day world cruise. Book your 2027 adventure now!
A unique company cruise docks at Townsville, bringing fresh energy to the port and showcasing the city's growing appeal as a maritime destination. Discover the impact.
Ansteel replaces Australian workers with Chinese managers as Karara mine reports $803 million loss. Read how this impacts WA's mining industry and local employment.
A leading cruise safety expert breaks down the preventable tragedy that claimed the life of Brisbane grandmother Suzanne Rees, offering crucial safety advice for Australian travellers.
Newcastle businessman Paul Parker fights for compensation after his luxury European cruise was cancelled, leaving him thousands out of pocket and questioning consumer protections for Australian travellers.
Discover how to save big on unforgettable Australian Christmas gifts with massive discounts on glamping adventures, scenic cruises, gourmet picnics and more festive experiences.
Perth's fly-in fly-out workers are swapping mining for defence jobs, attracted by competitive salaries and more engaging work in Western Australia's growing defence sector.
Royal Caribbean's spectacular new Utopia of the Seas is set to transform Singapore's cruise industry, bringing world-class amenities and unprecedented tourism opportunities to the Lion City.
Australian adventure cruise operator Aurora Expeditions cuts a quarter of its workforce amid global travel challenges, while maintaining commitment to polar expeditions.
Perth's favourite island getaway just got better with Rottnest Fast Ferries' new evening service offering sunset drinks, extended exploration time and a relaxed return to Hillarys.
Shock and grief ripple through cruise community as 80-year-old Suzanne Rees passes away during Coral Adventurer voyage, prompting investigation into onboard medical emergency.
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship has arrived in Far North Queensland waters following the sudden death of a passenger during a stop at Lizard Island. Authorities are investigating the tragic incident that occurred during what should have been a dream trop
Australian workers will see their superannuation paid on payday rather than quarterly under new laws passing Parliament, promising billions in extra retirement savings and closing the gender gap.
Unionised staff at Mundingburra MP's office launch 36-hour strike demanding reduced work hours and better conditions, sparking debate about Australia's future workplace standards.
Australian transport investigators reveal how distracted crew and pilots contributed to the terrifying Leeuwin II training ship crash off Western Australia's coast, with safety recommendations now issued.
Australian travellers can score unbelievable deals on luxury Bali resorts, hotels and cruises with Luxury Escapes' massive sale offering up to 70% off premium accommodations.
Tropical North Queensland is gearing up for a bumper cruise season with P&O Cruises Australia and Carnival Cruise Line vessels scheduled to make multiple calls to Cairns and Port Douglas, bringing thousands of visitors to the region's iconic destinations.
An 80-year-old woman has died on Lizard Island after being abandoned by the Coral Adventurer cruise ship in a shocking incident that's raising serious questions about passenger safety protocols.
A luxury Australian coastal cruise has been abruptly cancelled following the tragic death of a passenger aboard the Coral Discoverer, forcing the return to Cairns and leaving travellers stranded.
A cruise novice shares their unfiltered experience aboard Carnival Splendour - from epic waterslides to buffet battles and everything in between.
A Newcastle truck driver has won a landmark $1.48 million compensation payout after suffering life-changing injuries when a crane collapsed onto his cabin at a Kooragang Island worksite.
Hundreds of South Australian nurses and midwives have descended on Parliament House, demanding better pay and conditions in what they call a 'kick in the guts' from the state government.
Environmental group Rising Tide stages dramatic harbour protest, boarding bulk carrier to demand end to coal exports from Newcastle - Australia's climate battleground heats up.
The iconic tall ship STS Leeuwin has made an emotional homecoming to Fremantle Port following extensive repairs from a catastrophic collision that left her badly damaged.
Exclusive details emerge after a cruise ship passenger was abandoned on a remote Queensland island, sparking industry-wide safety reviews and passenger outrage.