Traveller Letters: Unfair fee pushed cost of my Australian passport over $500
“I know Australian passports are expensive but it seems if you renew overseas you are now hit with an additional fee of $155.”
Nine must-do highlights of Fremantle, Western Australia
It’s impossible not to be charmed by this eclectic port suburb, also known as the gateway to Rottnest Island.
- by Tim Richards
The cosiest destination in the world to visit in winter
Is the Apple Isle the cosiest place in the world to experience winter? Like good cider, the events are spiced up with a little bit of Tasmanian crazy.
- by Lee Tulloch
Tonight is the last night to help your kids adjust to the end of daylight saving
Find out how to ensure your little ones get the sleep they need without waking the household at dawn.
- by Nell Geraets
When Mother Nature created this part of Australia, she went all out
A splatter of blue – no: two, three, four shades – for the water, a drizzle of pure white for the sand, and a deep red for the soil. And why not some lakes of pink?
- by Julie Miller
After 250 years, Matthew Flinders goes on his epic final journey
As the first person to circumnavigate Australia and the explorer who popularised its name, Flinders has long been a figure of national importance. But in Britain, he’s been largely forgotten.
- by Rob Harris
Traveller Letters: A hotel told me I was too old to stay there
“I was able to cancel and will hopefully get a full refund, but I couldn’t believe that this was possible.”
From casual taquerias to luxe cantinas: 10 of Sydney’s best Mexican restaurants
Whether you’re craving excellent tacos or a crunchy, cheesy quesadilla, here are the Mexican spots you won’t want to miss.
- by Good Food team
Our favourite tree- and sea-change homes for sale in Victoria right now
Dreaming of making a move? We’ve rounded up some of the best houses for sale across the state.
- by Jacqui Hammerton and Mary O'Brien
What foreign visitors love (and don’t love) about Australia revealed
We asked six experienced overseas travel agents for their intel on the top experiences Australia has to offer and the things we could do better.
- by Julietta Jameson
Wild and warm: The ‘winterless’ part of New Zealand
Known for its temperate weather, First Nations history and extraordinary scenery, New Zealand’s Northland region unfurls on a journey by road and air.
- by Catherine Marshall
Traveller Letters: Beware this taxi scam at Sydney Airport
“I thought it was a coincidence that my view of the meter was obscured by water bottles.”
The seven most luxurious homes for sale in Western Australia
From $3 million to $12 million, these properties are some of the most expensive and luxurious on the market in WA.
- by Holly Thompson
The beautiful, remote island fit for an (exiled) emperor
Napoleon is back in the spotlight thanks to the Ridley Scott blockbuster. Less familiar is the place where he spent his final years – now more accessible than ever.
- by Catherine Marshall
A gardener’s guide to decorating for the festive season
Gardeners and garden designers are decorating a little differently this year.
- by Megan Backhouse
Where to swim and cool off around Brisbane
Get wet in the greater Brisbane area with our guide to swimming pools, water parks, water holes and beaches.
- by Nick Dent
The top student in every HSC subject revealed
In lockdown, Orlando Douglas-Giles became inspired by literature. He is now the HSC English dux. Read the full list of every HSC student who topped a course here.
- by Lucy Carroll, Christopher Harris and Nigel Gladstone