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TravelPremiumChaos at busy airport after ‘incident’

Huge queues formed through a busy airport as a “security incident” caused delays for passengers.

Emma Kirk

Western AustraliaPremiumProud As Punch to be heading to WA

Amy Hetherington is on the road and looking for laughs

Stephen Scourfield

newsScooting to Vienna

STEPHEN SCOURFIELD on a new route.

Stephen Scourfield

travelQantas connects Sydney and Sapporo for ski season

The flying kangaroo has announced Australia’s only direct journey to Hokkaido, writes Megan French

Megan French

METAL ARTPremiumBridgetown family-owned business builds international ties

A Bridgetown family-owned business has its roots in South Africa with garden sculptures created by a Zimbabwe-born artist for collectors in Australia. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

FIRST NATIONS’ ANCESTRYPremiumAboriginal History WA and State Library to visit Manjimup

Manjimup will host free family history sessions aiming to help First Nations people reconnect with their family ancestry. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

FinancePremier dangles lifeline for casino

While one state slams the door shut on helping cash-strapped casino business Star, another Premier is walking a noncommittal tightrope.

Blair Jackson

BREAKINGPremiumChild, 3, bitten by dingo at popular beach

A three-year-old child has been bitten on the leg by a dingo despite the efforts to deter the animal.

Aisling Brennan

NEWSHow Aussies can save on overseas flights

Australian travellers are set to save big on international flights amid a new partnership between two major airlines.

Clareese Packer

NEWSPremiumCrucial deal could end NSW rail chaos

After an ongoing pay dispute led to transport chaos across Sydney, a crucial deal that could end the standoff between the unions and transport officials seems closer.

Blake Antrobus

Americas - USA, Canada, South AmericaCommentsAll the presidents pens: Surprising White House tradition

Ronald Reagan probably didn’t realize he was starting a tradition when he wrote a note congratulating his successor and left it in the Oval Office desk drawer after two terms as president.

David Baker

Americas - USA, Canada, South AmericaCommentsTrump’s inauguration branded as brash and patriotic

For weeks, the inauguration of Donald Trump as America”s 47th President tomorrow has been talked up as the most bling, brash and brazenly patriotic jamboree in US history. 

Caroline Graham

South AustraliaSwimming with the lions of the sea

Ian Neubauer visits Port Lincoln

Ian Neubauer

adventureHunting killer whales in Antarctica

Stephen Scourfield heads out on deck in the cold

Stephen Scourfield

SpainPremiumMadrid musings

Mogens Johansen reflects on a wet visit to the Spanish capital.

Mogens Johansen

adviceFacing a fear of flying

Stephen Scourfield on an alternative approach

Stephen Scourfield

The NightlyFresh development in case against Maddie McCann suspect

There has been a development in the case against Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner.

Perkin Amalaraj

TreatsPremiumBlowing off steam on the Welsh Highland Railway

A scenic steam-train ride, a pretty village and a delicious treat sweetens Steve McKenna’s day

Steve McKenna

Europe & UKFresh development in case against Maddie McCann suspect

There has been a development in the case against Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner.

Perkin Amalaraj

CHAMPAGNE DREAMSPremiumCruising the Champagne region in style

Penny Thomas takes a voyage through France’s fizziest region

Penny Thomas

travel tipsPremiumLearning how to ride an e-scooter before your next trip

Familiarise yourself before you fly, writes Megan French

Megan French

Travel guideCommentsTravelling expert’s surprising predictions for 2025

Stephen Scourfield’s comprehensive advice and predictions for travel in 2025.

Stephen Scourfield

newsPremiumCiting overtourism, Ginzan Onsen hot spring entry cut

JO NAKATO reveals some big changes at a popular hotspot

Stephen Scourfield

The Nightly‘Blast’: Trump’s inauguration moved to protect Americans

US president-elect Donald Trump has announced a major change to his inauguration, saying it is his duty to ‘protect’ Americans before he returns to office. 

Max Corstorphan