You can go overseas - but you probably shouldn't

Ben Groundwater

The big question now is not can you travel – it's should you travel? And strangely enough, the answer right now could be "no".

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From November 1, Australians will be free to leave the country again without obtaining special permission from Border Force.

The world's 24 ultimate train journeys

Tim Richards

Nothing is more delightful than to awake at dawn and gaze upon a radically different vista than the one that left you at dusk the night before.

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Taking it slowly from Colombo to Ella, Sri Lanka.

How wine revived a dying region in New Zealand

Tim Richards

Martinborough, in the heart of New Zealand's Wairarapa wine region, is a drawcard for thirsty Wellingtonians.

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Cycle through the vines at Martinborough.

The departure gates at Sydney and Melbourne are set to open for everyone next month.

Podcast: What you need to know about return of international travel

Travel is back! It's actually back. This is not fantasy, it's not a dream – for Australians, finally, this is real. Travel is back.

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Hikers take in the view from Mount Elbert, Colorado's highest peak.

Hiker lost on mountain ignores rescuers' phone calls due to unknown number

A hiker ignored repeated phone calls from an unknown number while lost on a mountain. It was rescuers trying to get in contact with them.

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Vaccinated travellers can fly to Singapore from November 8.

Singapore Airlines announces daily flights to Singapore for vaccinated travellers

Australians will be able to fly to Singapore and back without quarantining in a deal that will also see Singaporean students and business travellers allowed to fly to Australia.

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Chris Barrett

Some hotels fear damage to their reputations after participating in Australia's controversial hotel quarantine program.

Big repair bills after returning Aussies leave quarantine hotel rooms trashed

Hotels are facing big repair bills after their rooms used for quarantine were trashed or suffered substantial wear and tear.

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Anthony Dennis

'Gross': Passenger's hair-brained behaviour on flight goes viral

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Win a Ponant luxury expedition

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New South Wales

Beaches, mountains, caves and rivers; this state has it all. From outback New South Wales to the bustling, bright capital, from the north coast to south coast; there is nothing that will disappoint.

The kidney-shaped magnesium pool at The Mysa Motel in Palm Beach.

52 Weekends Away: Queensland's best getaways for 2021

Retro motels, city escapes, glamping, luxury accommodation on a wagyu cattle farm…Queensland always has something for everyone.

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Kittawa Lodge's stays in Bass Strait are both positioned for cinematic ocean and sunset views.

52 Weekends Away: Tasmania's best getaways for 2021

The Apple Isle beckons not only with rustic charm, historic buildings and spectacular scenery – but innovative design to make the most of it all.

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CABN X occupies a corner of McLaren Vale.

52 Weekends Away: South Australia's best getaways for 2021

Get a sense of the faraway in off-grid wilderness and historic accommodation – or get close to the action at Adelaide's sports and cultural establishments.