Stephanie Holmes is better with two wheels than two paddles.Recognising your own weaknesses is a key part of becoming the best person you can be. It’s not easy — we don’t always w…
Live Like a Local in … Richmond, Melbourne
They call this Melbourne suburb “the island” because, if you live there, you never leave. Richmond local Kate Oliver shares a few of her favourite spots.BRUNCHIn the beautiful old State…
New South Wales gears up to host the biggest winter festival – Vivid Sydney
New South Wales (NSW) is hosting the widely acclaimed, biggest winter festival – Vivid Sydney. Ushering into its 11th year in 2019, Vivid Sydney is the world’s largest festival of light…
Travel deals of the week
Deal of the week: See the Outback in luxuryTravel through the typically hot and dry Australian Outback to the tropical Darwin at Top End in the air-conditioned comfort of a luxury coach. Couples wh…
Etihad $7 billion loss may run UAE airline off the runway in Australia
In September 2018, a sign on the outside of a stadium in Melbourne was removed and discarded. Aside from some footy fans in Victoria, the removal of the Etihad name from the Docklands arena, now ca…
Flying from Auckland to Sydney aboard Air New Zealand
Nicholas Jones flies aboard NZ105 from Auckland to Sydney.Check-in: Busy but very quick thanks to automated kiosks and bag drop. There were enough staff around to help the mostly-older customers wh…
Tiana Templeman: Sailing solo survival guide
Get in early and stay informed for the best deals, writes Tiana Templeman.In many ways, cruising is the ideal holiday for solo travellers. There is plenty to do both on and off the ship, it’s…
Fiji: Adults-only Lomani Island resort is just for grown-ups
No place here for kids club, writes Tracey Bond.As we trundle along in our golf cart to check in at the adults-only Lomani Island Resort, we pass a family of four on bikes, stopped on the side of t…
Ask Away: When, how and why to wear compression socks
Eli Orzessek answers your travel questions.When is the best time to put on your pressure socks and take them off; put them on before getting on the flight or 10 minutes into it? Should you take the…
Travel deals of the week (+ be in to win)
Deal of the week: Get fresh in HawaiiOne thing Hawaii is known for is its “fresher than fresh” fish. Banzai Sushi in Haleiwa, on the North Shore of Oahu, serves some of the healthiest f…