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Turkish Airlines’ first Australian route is ready to touch down.

New flights to Europe as one of the world’s most-awarded airlines arrives

Turkish Airlines arrives with the launch of its first Australian route, with plans to rapidly expand.

  • by Julietta Jameson
The Palm Springs-style rooftop pool.
★★★★½
Hotel reviews

Cool makeover for this hotel in the best part of Melbourne

Rydges Melbourne represents an intelligent, if not model, hotel refurbishment, with little expense seemingly spared.

  • by Anthony Dennis
Floor-to-ceiling views.
★★★★½
Hotel reviews

$20 million transformation creates central Melbourne hotel with wow factor

This Hotel Indigo’s fun, quirk and wow factor are supported by quality and a top location.

  • by Jane Richards
The Brunswick Ballroom in Brunswick, Melbourne.

Melbourne after dark: How to make the most of the city’s nightlife

Melbourne’s nighttime economy is back in all its gritty-pretty glory. And the best thing about a night safari is how easy it is to find some fun.

  • by Paul Chai
Luke Mangan at Sydney Airport.

Star chef leads new eating options at Sydney, Melbourne airports

From the dry sandwiches and bad coffee many remember as on offer in last century’s airports, in-terminal dining has come a long way.

  • by Julietta Jameson
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Planes parked at Sydney Airport. The Sydney-Melbourne route is again one of the world’s busiest since air travel returned after pandemic restrictions ended.
Opinion
Air travel

The Sydney-Melbourne route is one of the world’s busiest. It’s also hellish

While nations everywhere offer quick and painless ways to travel between their popular cities, the Sydney-Melbourne commute remains a joke.

  • by Anthony Dennis
St Kilda Beach

How to do Melbourne’s beaches by tram

The city’s famous trams take you to the city’s coolest inner-city cafes, restaurants and bars – but also, surprisingly, to beaches.

  • by Tim Richards
Branson welcomes his $1.1 billion ship, Resilient Lady, from the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Branson hopes to woo Aussies from ‘tired’ ships with Virgin’s dazzling new Lady

Virgin founder has high hopes for his newest liner Resilient Lady in Australia, which will sail from its home port of Melbourne for the first time next week.

  • by Katherine Scott
Poolside glamour on the Mornington Peninsula.

Six of the best places for a Melbourne staycation this festive season

Want to level-up your summer holiday? Check into one of the city’s best hotels or regional retreats.

  • by Katherine Scott
Earth Experience, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

BBC’s new immersive nature blockbuster arrives in Australia

Australian multimedia fans have been spoiled for in-the-round experiences and another blockbuster just arrived in Melbourne.

  • by Julietta Jameson