Samsonite's 40% Off Luggage Sale Hits Before Summer Travel
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.
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.
Torrential rain causes severe flooding across Queensland, with crocodile-infested rescues, towns cut off, and a potential cyclone threat. Disaster funding expanded for recovery.
Discover the perfect escape from Tokyo's crowds with a day trip to historic Kamakura. Explore the Great Buddha, meet rescued owls, and uncover seaside caves. Plan your coastal Japanese adventure today.
Explore Miyajima Island, a World Heritage site near Hiroshima. Discover the floating Torii gate, wild deer, and the breathtaking Mt Misen Ropeway. Plan your essential visit with our travel guide.
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.
Explore the quirky and hilarious place names around Townsville, from Monkey Island to Tarzan. Discover the stories behind these uniquely Australian locations.
Premier Roger Cook's sustainable tourism vision hits a snag as Rottnest Island's $50 million energy overhaul faces major delays and cost blowouts. Get the full story on WA's green energy hurdles.
Coral Expeditions continues to operate and take bookings despite two serious incidents in Papua New Guinea and at Lizard Island, raising safety questions. Read the full report.
Crown Perth celebrates its 40th anniversary, transforming into an 80s wonderland. Discover how the former rubbish dump became WA's largest single-site employer with over 5000 staff.
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.
A 16-year-old from Fassifern has landed a colossal 55cm bream on Christmas Day, believed to be one of the biggest ever caught in Lake Macquarie. Read the full story of this remarkable catch.
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.
Emerald Cruises & Tours launches 2026-27 South-East Asia & Japan season. New Mekong journeys paired with land tours. Get Super Earlybird savings up to $1500pp. Explore now.
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.
Queensland's iconic Hamilton Island in the Great Barrier Reef has been sold to US private equity giant Blackstone for a staggering $1.2 billion. Discover the details of the landmark deal.
A 33-year-old woman allegedly threatened a ride-share driver with a knife, forcing a trip to a ferry for Coochiemudlo Island. Police later arrested her on the island. No one was injured.
Four workmates were rescued by a ferry skipper after their boat capsized off Hillarys on Monday evening. Read the dramatic details of their 45-minute ordeal.
North Queensland locals slam a new $2400 guided tour on Hinchinbrook Island's Thorsborne Track, fearing it will lock out DIY hikers and bring no economic benefit to nearby towns. Read the full story.
Fitness influencer Tammy Hembrow ignites fresh dating speculation after being spotted with former Love Island Australia contestant Eoghan Murphy at a Gold Coast event. Get the details.
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.
A Townsville mother gave birth just hours after an emergency flight from Hamilton Island during Tropical Cyclone Fina. Read the incredible story of the rescue mission.
A yacht skipper was rescued by Marine Rescue NSW after suffering an eye injury and losing steering off the coast near Port Stephens. The seven-hour overnight mission brought them safely to shore.
A coronial inquest and new podcast will investigate the baffling 2014 disappearance of Ben Chisholm on Magnetic Island. What happened to the young man?
NDIS provider MI Care has ceased operations on Magnetic Island, citing financial misuse. The closure leaves participants scrambling for support. Read the full investigation.
Raymond da Silva Rosa draws parallels between the US-China tech war and 1980s US-Japan tensions. Explore the economic and strategic implications for Australia and global trade.
Explore the unexpected rural escapes within Switzerland's largest city. From historic vineyards to river swimming and island nature reserves, discover a different side of Zurich.
A West Australian family discovers spacious apartment-style hotels in Tokyo, navigating solo adventures and unexpected kindness. Explore Mimaru Suites for your next Japan trip.