One of the world's greatest train journeys is back

Anthony Dennis

After being forced off the rails for one of the longest periods in its 90-year history, The Ghan is back on track.

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A 2979 kilometre trans-continental journey, north to south: The Ghan.

Ten US states we don't know much about

David Whitley

Many are dotted with attractions that make it worth looking beyond the better-known states when planning a US trip.

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina and Tennessee.

The 10 best city walks to do right now

David Whitley

Australians, there's no need to head to the country just to get a good walk in. Here are 10 of the best walks to do without leaving the city.

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You have to spend a bit to travel in any destination, including Australia.

Letters: Australians, stop complaining about high prices

High prices or low service; as if similar grouches can't be levelled at other destinations and not just Australia.

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Donald Trump is a frequent residence of Mar-a-Lago.

Travel quiz: Where is Donald Trump’s resort of Mar-a-Lago?

Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with our travel quiz.

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Jane Richards

At Forty Spotted Gin Bar, patrons can blend a bespoke bottle of gin to take home.

Hobart's new gin bar for bespoke tasters

At Tasmania's new gin bar, patrons can blend a bespoke bottle of gin to take home.

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Jane Reddy

The nine things you must do in Tamworth, NSW

Tamworth is much more than a big guitar, although that still features among gastro-pubs, regional arts and inspired country accommodation.

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Tatyana Leonov

Scoot has resumed weekly flights from Melbourne to Singapore.

Scoot resumes weekly Melbourne to Singapore flights

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Qantas will move to an almost entirely self-service operation.

Qantas to shut airport service desks, force customers onto self-service

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Tasmania

From the northernmost point to the southernmost point, Australia's most southern state is a treasure trove for travellers.

A modern winery experience: The d’Arenberg Cube in McLaren Vale.

Podcast: Where to have the best winery experience in Australia

Good wine, great food and beautiful scenery: here are the best destinations for wine in Australia.

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Ben Groundwater

Tea Tree Bay in Noosa National Park is a popular place for picnics and surfing, with many other spots in the park more ...

Podcast: Summer holidays - where to go and what to expect this year

Summer is coming. Here's what you need to know to start planning that ultimate getaway.

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Ben Groundwater

Outdoor heaven: Tasmania's specular Cradle Mountain.

Podcast: Australia's great outdoors - the best places to go

Say goodbye to the bright city lights and get back to nature at Australia’s best spots for fresh air and open spaces.

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Ben Groundwater

New 'world's biggest airport' attracting 70,000 sightseers a day

Finished by Patrik Schumacher, the leader of the firm that continues to bear her name, the magnificent airport has all ...

Train permanently parked on bridge, converted to luxury hotel

The glass-walled train rooms will offer views along the river, with interiors created in collaboration with local art ...

Spectacular 'Skywalk' opens in WA national park

Consisting of two platforms jutting 25 and 17 metres beyond the rim of the Murchison River Gorge, the Skywalk is part of ...

Photos: Thousands of planes grounded around the world

Grounded British Airways planes at Bournemouth Airport, UK.

Unfinished business: 10 big attractions that you'll still need to wait for

The mountains at Brenner Pass. The Brenner Base Tunnel will link North and South Tyrol from near Innsbruck in Austria to ...

Empty international airport converted to drive-in theatre during lockdown

Some 3.8 million people flew through Vilnius airport last year, but all scheduled passenger flights ceased a month ago, ...

The overtouristed destination seeing a bright side to the pandemic

Visitors viewing and taking photos of cherry blossoms in Tokyo, Japan, while Tokyo government warns to avoid crowd for ...

Kashmiri goats invading deserted seaside resort are the new heroes of social media

A herd of goats walk the quiet streets in Llandudno, north Wales. The group of goats have been spotted walking around ...

Qantas, Virgin to boost flights as borders reopen

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Forget the Big Banana: Australia's 10 truly enormous attractions

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France's Finest: Sunrise at the Avignon Bridge in Provence.

One of the world's greatest train journeys is back

Anthony Dennis

Ten US states we don't know much about

David Whitley

The 10 best city walks to do right now

David Whitley

Jane Richards

New 'world's biggest airport' attracting 70,000 sightseers a day

Train permanently parked on bridge, converted to luxury hotel

Spectacular 'Skywalk' opens in WA national park

Photos: Thousands of planes grounded around the world

Unfinished business: 10 big attractions that you'll still need to wait for

Empty international airport converted to drive-in theatre during lockdown

The overtouristed destination seeing a bright side to the pandemic

Kashmiri goats invading deserted seaside resort are the new heroes of social media

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