Four lessons we need to learn from Europe

Michael Gebicki

How could they mess up so badly?

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People crowd Brighton Beach in England this northern summer, showing scant regard for social distancing rules.

Time to revisit our most underrated wine region

Anthony Dennis

Shrinking travel options inspire Anthony Dennis to revisit the impressive wine region right on his doorstep.

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As a wine tourism destination, the Hunter has for a long time felt a little too touristy and commercial. But in reality, ...

Twenty extraordinary experiences in the NT

Jim Darby, Anthony Dennis and Jane Reddy

Twenty unique experiences that define the Northern Territory, this extraordinary, sparsely-populated corner of our world.

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Life & Leisure Fresh Directions page September 11 by Fiona Carruthers.
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Could we be able to visit New Zealand before Christmas?

Trans-Tasman travel may be possible before Christmas

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said trans-Tasman travel to some states of Australia could happen before the end of the year, under a new 'hot spot' approach.

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A tourist has been accused of causing "damage to the reputation of the hotel" after posting a negative review on TripAdvisor.

Tourist faces jail for bad review of Thai resort on TripAdvisor

A TOURIST could face up to two years in prison over his negative online reviews of a Thai island hotel.

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Cruise lines plan to ban passengers from freely roaming port cities

Forget the tequila shots, straw markets and jewellery stores. If cruise lines are allowed to resume operations anytime soon, passengers won't be permitted to roam freely around port cities.

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Ron Hurtibise

One of the most unusual features of the sealed highway is the fact that part of it further on from Tibooburra now ...

Seal of approval: The remote NSW highway that's also an airstrip

The full sealing of a NSW outback highway is helping open up the far west to tourists and locals.

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NSW's most remote spot borders on the ridiculous

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Passengers want barriers in plane cabins, aviation industry says

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South Australia is blessed with some of the country's greatest natural wonders; from the sunburnt, prehistoric surfaces of Flinders Ranges and salt Lake Eyre, to the wide stretches of uncrowded beaches and the spectacular coastline of the Great Australian Bight.

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Gloriously strange: The world's ten weirdest architects and their buildings

Some architectural styles boast examples from many great architects. But there are some architects that defy categorisation to do something gloriously strange – and here's where to find them.

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David Whitley

Dog Bark Park Inn, Idaho: It's almost worth going well out of the way to Cottonwood, Idaho, just to see the Dog Bark ...

Magical or monstrosity? Ten buildings shaped like animals

We can all fight about the best architectural style – Gothic? Neo-classical? Art deco? Bauhaus? – but deep down inside, we all know there's only one winner – buildings shaped like animals. And here are ten of the most magical.