9 Ways to Make Passive Income in Australia (at home or while travelling)
Looking for smart ways to earn on the side while at home or travelling Australia? This guide covers how to generate passive income in Australia, with 9 practical ideas you can start today. Are you a homebody, someone working hard to make a living, or travelling...
Gear Up for the Snow – Packing List for a Holiday in the Snow
If you are similar to me and have grown up near a beach you may not have thought about going skiing or snowboarding. And definitely not thought about the clothing and gear required. Then in the midst of winter a friend suggests a holiday in the snow. Sounds like a...
How to See the Jumping Crocodiles in Adelaide River, NT
So many of us travelling around Australia on big laps or doing a road trip have ‘seeing animals in their native habitats’ on their Aussie bucket list. I know I did. One unexpected animal I saw amongst the koalas, kangaroos, wombats, spiders and snakes was the...
Best Day Trips to Visit the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland
The Great Barrier Reef is on many people’s bucket list when visiting Queensland. And why wouldn’t it be? Throughout the area, you can laze on stunning Queensland beaches, enjoy plenty of water sports, snorkel or dive into the coral reefs and stay in first class...
Qantas reduces flights and raises fares as fuel crisis bites
Not what we want to hear – QANTAS, Australia’s largest airline has suspended air routes as Iran war sends jet fuel costs soaring. Australia’s largest airline has cut domestic capacity and suspended four routes amid a fuel cost blowout. This is in response to...
Victoria in Bloom – Where to See the Autumn Colours
When Autumn arrives, the coolish weather sees the leaves change colour, and some are really beautiful. So where can you see the Autumn Colours in Victoria? Here’s a list of popular places to see Victoria in bloom in Autumn. They are listed in alphabetical order....
Kuranda Scenic Railway Train named among the World’s Best
The Kuranda Scenic Railway, which takes passengers between Cairns and Kuranda ranked 12th on a list of World’s best railway journeys by InsureandGo. The research to come to this conclusion involved analysing a number of things. Mostly, looking at how quickly...
Booking.com suffers Data Breach – How This Could Affect You
This post was first published on my live and work abroad website LiveWorkPlayTravel. I have published it on Discover Australia Now as it is very relevant to people travelling Australia. Particularly those who use Booking.com to book accommodation – like...
Australia is launching a new Emergency Warning System in 2026 – AusAlert
Australia is launching a new emergency warning system in 2026. On Monday, July 27, don’t panic, just prepare to hear a loud siren blast from mobile phones. Yes, millions of Aussies will receive a loud mobile alert on July 27 as part of the AusAlert...
Should You Cancel Your Travel Plans with the Fuel Crisis?
Fuel Prices are up, here’s how I’m handling it while travelling Australia Unless you have been living under a rock, you will know fuel prices have risen a LOT across Australia. And with the conflict on the other side of world with no end in sight, us Australians...
