Travel
Little travellers, big adventures: Top 5 Australian and international family getaways
3 September
Travelling with young children can sometimes feel like relocating your entire household for a week. Prams, snacks, favourite toys, swimming gear and carefully timed naps all need to be considered. But with the right destination, a family holiday can...[Read More]
Eight weeks of extraordinary: A journey for two
27 August
For couples approaching retirement, there is a particular pleasure in travelling while time, curiosity and a little indulgence are all on your side. Eight weeks is long enough to go beyond the highlights, yet short enough to keep the journey...[Read More]
Activities to try for each decade of your life
20 August
Every stage of life offers unique opportunities for personal growth and well-being, both physical and mental. Whether you’re in your 20s or beyond your 50s, there’s always something new to try that can keep you active and mentally stimulated....[Read More]
Chasing better weather: 7 tips for escaping the cold — or simply changing the climate
13 August
For many Australians, winter brings the familiar urge to escape. The mornings are darker, the heater seems permanently switched on and suddenly somewhere with sunshine, blue skies and an outdoor table looks very appealing.But “escaping the cold”...[Read More]
Travelling after 70: Keeping adventure in retirement
6 August
Reaching your seventies does not mean your travelling days are over. Yet many retirees begin to second-guess international travel because of health concerns, unfamiliar airports, long flights and the fear that something may go wrong away from...[Read More]
Greece and Italy: A mediterranean journey to remember
30 July
Few travel combinations are as rewarding as Greece and Italy. Both offer ancient cities, beautiful coastlines, village life, warm hospitality and memorable food. Yet each has its own rhythm. Greece feels relaxed and shaped by the sea, while Italy...[Read More]
Top 5 Australian family holidays for the school break
16 July
School holidays offer families a valuable opportunity to step away from everyday routines, explore somewhere new and create memories together. Australia has an extraordinary range of destinations, from tropical reefs and theme parks to...[Read More]
Spin the globe: A three-week luxury adventure for two
9 July
Successful careers can bring exciting opportunities, but they can also make it difficult to step away from busy schedules and decide how to spend precious holiday time. For a young professional couple with no children, travel offers the chance to...[Read More]
Spin the globe: A four-week family adventure
2 July
Choosing a family holiday can sometimes feel harder than packing for one. Parents may dream of beautiful scenery and cultural experiences, while school-aged children imagine theme parks, wildlife encounters and endless opportunities for adventure....[Read More]
The first great retirement journey: Seven weeks through Europe
25 June
Retirement changes the way a couple can travel. For years, holidays may have been squeezed between work commitments, family responsibilities and limited annual leave. Now, for the first major trip after retirement, time becomes part of the...[Read More]
Fuel costs to creep up as states back excise return
24 June
Drivers will pay $10 more to fill a 65-litre tank of fuel when tax relief designed to combat surging fuel prices begins to wind back. The move comes after a volley of dire warnings grocery and transport costs would spike and holiday-makers would...[Read More]
Tax all cars: state urged to expand road-user charge
24 June
All drivers should be forced to pay for the damage their vehicles cause to roads and bridges based on the weight of their vehicles, an inquiry has heard, rather than singling out those who own electric cars. Broadening the scope of the NSW...[Read More]
Fast-track: electric trucks to hit Aussie roads faster
17 June
Twenty electric prime movers will hit Australian roads faster than expected after a first-of-its-kind project secured a $5 million boost. New Energy Transport on Monday revealed it would deploy a heavy-duty electric truck fleet months earlier than...[Read More]
Drivers brace as excise increase looms on holiday eve
17 June
Ski holidays and other far-flung winter road trip destinations will suffer when tax relief for drivers runs out during one of the biggest domestic travel periods, advocates warn. A fuel excise cut and GST rebate designed to ease surging costs for...[Read More]
Europe, the Scottish Highlands and an Outlander dream
11 June
There are some journeys that feel like a holiday, and then there are journeys that feel like stepping through time. A trip through Europe and into the Scottish Highlands is one of those rare adventures where cobblestone streets, ancient castles,...[Read More]