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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 the Iran...
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 scenery...
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 myself. ...
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 trial. It’s part of...
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 are...
Tourists Will Be Charged to See the Twelve Apostles
Tourists will be charged to see the Twelve Apostles. Is this a good thing? The Victorian Government has announced there will be a new and upgraded Twelve Apostles Visitor Centre opening in late 2026. To help cover the cost of operating and maintaining this new tourism...
New Ningaloo Booking System Trial
New Ningaloo Booking System Trial To say that Ningaloo, WA is a popular spot on any Big Lap of Australia or road trip around Western Australia is an understatement. So popular is Ningaloo that a new booking system trial has been launched. It means the Western...