US, yes; Japan, no: Where you can (and can't) travel to now borders are open

Ben Groundwater

As of this week, the Australian government's ban on its citizens departing the country has been lifted. But some countries remain closed to us.

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Panoramic aerial view of Lower Manhattan at sunset. New York. USA Credit: istock
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NSW, the only state without a chip on its shoulder

Ben Groundwater

NSW is missing one thing: a grudge against the other states.

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The rivalries other states have with New South Wales are one-sided. NSW people don't care.

Lonely Planet names world's best city

Lorna Thornber

It might seem ironic that Auckland has been named the best city in the world to visit at a time when travel to and from the city is banned.

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Auckland has been named the world's best city to visit in 2022 by Lonely Planet.

US, yes; Japan, no: Where you can (and can't) travel to now borders are open

As of this week, the Australian government's ban on its citizens departing the country has been lifted. But some countries remain closed to us.

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A flight attendant pours some Moet at Emirates’ Airbus A380 bar.

How this scrapped Emirates A380 will live on, including the famous bar

For many aviation buffs, the image of Emirates' first ever A380 being scrapped will be a sorry sight, but the airline is promising an "elegant and fitting retirement solution".

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Alan Granville

The 22mm of rain is a welcome relief to the residents of the park.

Deafening frog chorus as rare rain drenches Uluru

Burrowing frogs have welcomed a rare rainfall at Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park.

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Previous features of the lounge return, including barista-made coffee from the coffee and wine bar, craft beer and ciders.

Virgin reopens its largest lounge after 19-month closure

Virgin Australia's Melbourne lounge has reopened, the last in the airline's lounge network to welcome back guests as state and international borders reopen.