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.
Discover Segara Lombok, a secluded 10-bungalow micro-resort on Serangan Beach. Opened in 2019, it offers luxury, stunning views, and a French-inspired restaurant. Find your perfect escape.
Explore Lombok's majestic waterfalls, including the 110m Tiu Sekeper. Get insider tips on avoiding crowds and trekking with a passionate local guide. Plan your adventure now.
Discover Klub Kembali, a unique craft cocktail bar in Lombok serving innovative fusion cuisine in a restored joglo house. Far from the typical 'same-same' beach town fare. Read our review.
Discover Belongas Bay Lodge, a secluded eco-lodge in Lombok only accessible by boat. Offering untouched surf, world-class diving & serene waterfront stays from $117. Plan your escape.
Residents were evacuated from a Bar Beach building after a kitchen fire broke out on Thursday afternoon. Firefighters brought the blaze under control in 30 minutes.
Byford brewers Found have launched Easy, a light pale ale at 2.7% ABV. Perfect for post-Christmas sessions, it's a tropical, low-alcohol tinnie. Read our full review.
Esqulant Leisure Group announces two new hospitality venues, Bar Olé and The Heart, opening in Applecross in 2026. Offering stunning Swan River views, they will create 100 jobs and bring Spanish cuisine and upmarket pub dining to Perth's south.
All victims of the deadly New Year's Eve fire at a Swiss ski resort bar have been identified, with more than half being teenagers. One Australian was among the injured.
Discover De Tatar Vintage, a tranquil eco-restaurant in Lombok's rice fields serving authentic, fiery Sasak cuisine. Find out why this hidden warung offers a five-star experience beyond just food.
Australians are among those grieving after a fire at a Swiss ski resort bar killed 40, many of them teenagers. Survivors recount the horror and the agonising wait for news. Read their stories.
A promotional video shows indoor pyrotechnics at the Swiss bar where a fire killed 40 on New Year's Eve. An Australian is among the injured. Read the latest updates.
A deadly explosion ripped through a bar in the luxury Swiss ski town of Crans-Montana in the early hours of New Year's Day. Several people are dead and others injured. Get the latest updates.
From a fatal beach shooting to devastating floods and a major health initiative, revisit the stories that defined the Hunter region in 2025. Read the full year in review.
Maylands' Seasonal Brewing Co. and Modus roasters launch a unique summer fruited sour infused with Ethiopian coffee. Discover the perfect 5% ABV recovery brew for New Year's.
A leading nutritionist reveals the shocking calorie counts in popular New Year's Eve cocktails and shares simple swaps for a healthier celebration. Discover how to toast smarter.
Police have discovered the body of 37-year-old Christopher Bonds in Old Bar bushland, three weeks after he was reported missing. A report is being prepared for the Coroner.
A body discovered near Old Bar in NSW has ended the search for a 37-year-old man missing since December 9. Police investigations into his disappearance are ongoing.
Discover how a Lochinvar couple turned lockdown curiosity into Phoenix Distilling Co, crafting award-winning gin, whisky, and unique liqueurs in Rutherford. Book a tasting today.
Mylk'd Dessert Bar has opened its second Perth location in the CBD on Murray Street, drawing a crowd for its viral self-serve cookies and brownies. Discover the new late-night sweet spot.
Discover Bright Tank Brewing Co's Crisp IPL, the ideal dry and refreshing beer for a scorching Australian Christmas. Find out why this 5% ABV lager is a festive must-try.
Illawarra restaurants, pubs, and hotels are experiencing high demand for Christmas Day dining as families opt to avoid the stress of cooking at home. Discover the festive menus and prices on offer.
Perth's beloved Bar Lafayette has closed its doors for good after 13 years. Owner Brendon Sim shares a heartfelt farewell as patrons celebrate the venue's final night. Read more about the end of an era.
Ocean Grove's new craft brewery, Pholklore, is set to open its doors on Boxing Day. Discover the local story, the beers on tap, and the family vision behind this exciting addition to the Bellarine Peninsula.
ACT Bar Council president Prue Bindon urges barristers to upskill on AI to prevent confidentiality breaches and 'hallucinated' fake legal cases. Exclusive training deal announced.
Ditch the bubbly! Perth's leading bartenders share five easy Christmas cocktail recipes, from a Fig Leaf Martini to a creamy White Christmas, perfect for summer entertaining.
Andy Pobjoy, owner of Geelong's Piano Bar, announces his bid for Liberal Party preselection in the seat of Corangamite. Discover his platform and local political ambitions.
Ocean Grove's vibrant dining strip welcomes The Rove, a stylish new bar opening on The Terrace. Discover the venue's transformation, menu highlights, and community impact.
Rocky Ridge Brewing farewells 2025 with a bonkers apricot, vanilla, cinnamon & maple ice cream sour. Our review of this limited-edition craft beer from Busselton.
Australian shipbuilder Austal secures a massive $1.03 billion contract to build landing craft for the Army in Henderson, WA, boosting local manufacturing and jobs. Read the full story.