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.
Canberra's iconic Civic Olympic Pool, a summer hub for 70 years, is slated for demolition. The new aquatic centre lacks diving facilities, sparking community concern over lost heritage and youth space. Discover what the city stands to lose.
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.
A man in his 40s was airlifted after a diving incident at a popular Port Stephens jetty on January 1, suffering a suspected neck injury. Emergency services rushed to the scene.
A 40-year-old NSW man has died in a scuba diving accident in Bali after panicking and making a rapid ascent. Read the full details of the tragedy.
Hunter United Diving Academy faces an uncertain future as conflicting advice from council and SafeWork NSW keeps Lambton pool's diving facilities closed. The club, which has produced Olympians, is now fighting for survival.
The Cairns diving community mourns the loss of underwater pioneer Ian 'Macca' McRae, who died while exploring a reef site. Tributes highlight his immense contribution to marine safety and exploration.
Swimming pools across the Hunter region have restricted access to diving blocks this summer, citing safety and insurance concerns. Parents express disappointment as a beloved tradition ends.
Olympic diver Sam Fricker is campaigning to keep Lambton Pool's diving facilities open after a safety inspection forced a temporary closure, impacting 70 local athletes. Read more.
A 50-year-old diver has tragically drowned in South Australia's Tank Cave. The experienced speleologist was part of a group exploring the underwater sinkhole. Read more on the investigation.
A complex recovery operation has retrieved the body of a Victorian diver from Tank Cave on SA's Limestone Coast. Australian of the Year Dr Richard Harris assisted. Read the full story.
Hunter United Diving Academy's season is in crisis after City of Newcastle closed Lambton pool's dive tower and boards following SafeWork NSW notices. The only diving facility in the Hunter is now severely limited.
A major emergency operation is underway at Tank Cave near Mount Gambier after a diving incident left one person dead and others trapped or missing. Follow the latest updates.
Western Australia's elite athletes celebrated at annual WAIS awards with diver Maddison Keeney and Paralympic sprinter Chad Perris claiming the highest accolades in a night recognising sporting excellence.
Exclusive details emerge as Queensland police question superyacht crew following the tragic death of a 73-year-old woman during a Lizard Island diving excursion. The investigation continues.