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Libyan plane hijackers in custody
TWO men have been arrested as passengers and crew are freed from a hijacked Libyan plane in Malta.
Rock star status for a cheap ticket
HAVE you ever wondered what would happen if everyone on the plane disappeared? Here’s a hint: unlimited champagne.
YouTube prankster is doing more harm than good
ADAM Saleh made headlines when he was kicked off a flight in the US. He says it’s race-related, airlines say he’s a pest.
‘Very stupid attempt at smuggling’
KIWI border officials were having none of it when a Canadian tourist tried to talk her way out of having her hand luggage X-rayed.
Inside North Korea’s propaganda HQ
KIM Jong Il was a huge fan of cinema — and so the people of North Korea have become avid moviegoers as a result of his influence.
Get 56 days off with just 20 days of leave
WANT to get the most out of your holidays next year? Here are the days you need to book to get the most out of your annual leave in 2017.
Countries that are cheapest for Aussies
THESE are the holiday destinations where Australian travellers typically find the best bargains on hotels - so if you want to save money, go here.
The creepiest place on Earth
IT WAS meant to be a seaside resort but these UFO-shaped houses were left abandoned before they even opened after a number of mysterious deaths.
Secrets of our newest mega ship
A MASSIVE ship arrived in Sydney this week and it’s rewriting the record books. This is why the world is talking about Ovation of the Seas.
Qantas will now fly you to Bali all year
AUSTRALIA’S flag carrier has made a major change to its already popular Sydney to Denpasar route.
Amazing photos of US polar vortex
NORTH America is suffering a brutal cold spell just in time for Christmas, and we can’t help thinking it looks like a scene from Frozen.
China’s new ‘invisible’ bridge
Warning: This is not for the faint-hearted. China’s latest glass-bottomed attraction will make you feel like you’re floating on air.
What it’s really like as a geisha girl
IT’S a mysterious practice confined to the wealthy and influential of Japan. Here’s a rare look at one of the country’s most revered traditions.
Rock star status for a cheap ticket
HAVE you ever wondered what would happen if everyone on the plane disappeared? Here’s a hint: unlimited champagne.
Secret to better plane travel: plastic
BLOCKED ears? Dry eyes? Air pressure and humidity will be far better on planes of the future, thanks to hi-tech materials.
The Aussie city heaps like New York
OPINION: After two years of living in New York, there’s one Australian city it reminds me of more and more. Sorry Sydney.
The best $9 you’ll spend in Bali
Despite its reputation as party central, one of the most popular places to go in Bali costs less than a tenner and is completely hangover free.
The seven rules of plane etiquette
WHO gets the armrest? Should you recline your seat? There’s an entire new rule book for behaviour in the air, and here’s what to do.
Places you can book a last-minute trip
IF YOU haven’t had a chance to book a summer getaway yet, don’t panic. These are the great deals in prime Aussie destinations where you can nab a last-minute booking.
Best pubs in the Northern Territory
BABY crocodile racing and the Esky Olympics are just the beginning of weird and wacky sites on offer in the Top End. Here’s how to make the most of them.
Most controversial holiday homes
FROM a ghastly block of flats to an 25-storey brick tower that sticks out like a sore thumb, Harry Seidler designed some of Australia’s most disliked buildings.
Best places to celebrate NYE
IT’S time to decide where you’ll bring in 2017 — and from the obvious big guns to the alternatives, here are the best Aussie spots to ring in the New Year.
Something’s different about Queensland
ALTHOUGH it’s still in the grip of drought, welcome rain has temporarily turned parts of outback Queensland green.
