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What it's really like working with deadly animals
FROM death adders to scorpions, 750kg monster crocodiles and funnel web spiders, zoo keepers reveal what it's like looking after animals that could kill in the blink of an eye.
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The hidden truth about travel illnesses
THEY are the debilitating and deadly diseases that hit months after you return from your holiday. And vaccinations won't always protect you. Here's the truth about travel illnesses.
Four sneaky tricks to earn frequent flyer points
WANT to see your frequent flyer points soar? Get creative. Start by putting chocolate pudding and road tolls on your shopping list for surprising results.
Five ways to avoid holiday fail
YOU'VE been dreaming of this holiday for ages, so why is it sucking so bad? You may have fallen foul of these common holiday blunders.
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Soft or sensible? Schoolies who say 'no' to booze
WHEN Hideaway Island in Vanuatu gets its annual fill of Year 12 graduates this year, there'll be something missing from the traditional schoolies cocktail.
The world's first 'invisible skyscraper'
NOW you see it, now you don't! In a world first, this new tower will be 450 metres high - and invisible. Find out how architects will make it seem to disappear, and its rather odd location.
Inside China's eerie ghost megacities
SKYSCRAPERS. Shopping centres. Freeways. But there's not a soul in sight. These are the eerie megacities that remain virtually uninhabited.
Strange noises on planes explained
EVER been spooked by a strange noise on a plane, like a dog barking or a shrill whine? A pilot explains what really causes those sounds.
Top 3 Australian Short Breaks
A fine time to explore the Sydney water
YOU hardly need an excuse to visit Sydney but in October Sydney's harbour will be more spectacular than ever, says Brian Johnston.
Rub shoulders with celebs at Brisbane's restyled Sofitel
BRISBANE's restyled Sofitel offers shameless luxury and the chance to glimpse some famous faces.
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Ganesh festival in India
Wild celebrations in India mark the end of ten day long Ganesh festival celebrating birth of Hindu god of travel.
Floods in Mexico
Tourists are stranded in Acapulco and dozens have died after Mexico's worst floods in more than 50 years.
Go behind the scenery of Tasmania
With spring in the air, there's never been a better time to visit Tassie and see for yourself why everyone leaves wanting more.
Australian art in London
Britons get a chance to appreciate Australian art with the largest exhibition of its kind ever held at Royal Academy.
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Croc against shark. Who won?
THE age old battle of croc vs shark disrupted a group of English tourists on a peaceful cruise in the Northern Territory.
Inside the best hotel in the world
LUXURIOUS surrounds, spectacular views, plunge pools and a private butler. This is island resort life at its finest. You won't believe where it is, or the price tag...
Tourism Australia's new campaign
AUSTRALIA will be sold as a top notch food and wine destination in a new tourism campaign launched in Adelaide today.
Blue Mountains' best gardens in Leura
SPRING is here, and nowhere is it more beautiful than in the Blue Mountains, discovers Brian Johnston.
Memorable mascots from Aussie holiday parks
BEHIND every great holiday park there stands a great … animal? Scott Podmore meets some well-known pet attractions at parks throughout Australia.
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Salute surf legend on Hawaii holiday
MERCEDES Maguire enjoys the Duke surfing festival during a family holiday at Outrigger on the Beach resort in Waikiki, Hawaii
Wonder of the world in danger?
THE recent recognition of Japan's most iconic landmark, the 3776-metre Mt. Fuji, as a UNESCO World Heritage site should be a time for joy. But it has many worried.
Are these the ugliest planes of all time?
WHAT were they thinking when they built these aircraft? With more modern planes becoming indistinguishable from each other, here are some that stand out from the crowd - for all the wrong reasons ...
What next for the Concordia island?
THE shipwreck saga that dominated their lives for the last 20 months is winding down - and residents of the Tuscan island of Giglio are unsure of what the future will bring.
Wait, wait ... Since when can whales paint?
BELUGA whales are learning how to paint pictures as part of an art programme at an aquarium near Tokyo, but is the end outcome a Monet or one big mess?
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