Tourism
Brisbane hailed a ‘dazzling’ destination for 2024
Top travel guide Frommer’s says the transformation of the Brisbane River into a “world-class asset” has made the city a must-see destination.
- by Tony Moore
Latest
Nobody expected tourists to flood back to an island scarred by fire
The return of tourists to Maui is welcome for an island who relied on them for 70 per cent of every dollar it generated. But in their absence, local people rediscovered their home for themselves.
- by Andrea Sachs
I work nine months of the year for a three-month holiday in Greece and Italy
It’s my idea of a life worth living.
- by Jenna Holmes
‘CityLink for penguins’: Pay-per-view plan proposed for St Kilda pier revamp
To help manage visitor numbers, Parks Victoria is looking into charging for tickets to see the penguins found along the St Kilda breakwater.
- by Cara Waters
Opinion
Marine life
It’s time for a vision for Penguin Island – before that’s only a name
Reading the passive and fatalistic attitudes of our biodiversity and conservation public servants strikes a chill into my heart. It’s time for decisive action.
- by Emma Young
If you do something remarkable in your life you might get a plaque
London’s blue plaques, celebrating everyone from George Orwell to Jimi Hendrix, should be adopted in Australia. They’re a lot cheaper than statues.
- by Rob Harris
Royal Exhibition Building – return to rooftop promenading
Since the early 20th century, the Royal Exhibition Building rooftop was accessible for maintenance only and not available to the public. However, that’s now all changed with the stunning upgrade of a new boardwalk, providing sweeping views across Melbourne.
- by Stephen Crafti
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National
West Australian cattle station giving 'dingo tours' to tourists
Wooleen Station, known for its work in regenerative farming, has stepped things up a notch with its two new residents.
Large Manly ferry to return to the harbour – but not before another is lost
The Queenscliff will be back in time for the busy summer period, but the Collaroy will be pulled from service this week, with its future in serious doubt.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
‘Exceeded all expectations’: Australia’s ice hockey fans wow visitors as NHL looks to future events
The NHL hopes to bring more events back to Melbourne after two sold-out games at Rod Laver Arena over the weekend.
- by Roy Ward
Opinion
Airbnb
I’ve loved living as a faux local in Airbnbs, but they’re destroying cities
Airbnb has revolutionised travel, letting tourists play out their fantasies of living like locals do – even if it is a cosplay version of real life.
- by Bianca Hall