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newsProudly WA, from cray dogs to wineries & city walks

A round-up of great things in our own backyard

Stephen Scourfield

Peranakan shopfronts in Katong-Joo Chiat area.

Singapore GuideKatong is a Singapore local’s foodie paradise

A neat foodie alternative for the Lion City

Ella George

CUP & AWAYWorth the buzz

New book rounds up 150 coffee shops worth travelling for

Penny Thomas

NewsVietnam’s new Melia Serenity Cam Ranh Beach Resort

All-inclusive dining and leisure facilities are part of the price

Stephen Scourfield

Drifter Melbourne is set to open in 2027 and will be the biggest Drifter property with 775 beds.

NEW OPENINGSDrifter picks up pace

Hybrid hotel-hostel concept expands on both sides of the Tasman

Penny Thomas

Casa Tuya is a 12-villa luxury resort and wellness retreat opening in Bali’s Ubud region in July 2027.

BOUTIQUE BALICasa Tuya’s intimate approach

This new Ubud retreat is deliberately doing things differently

Penny Thomas

newsSpongeBob gets set to soak up a cruise!

Big show will be staged on megaship

Stephen Scourfield

*** BEST PIX*** NAUCALPAN DE JUAREZ, MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 25: Alejandro González Iñárritu and Tom Cruise pose for a photo during the red carpet for the movie "Digger" at Plaza Toreo Parque Central on September 25, 2026 in Naucalpan de Juarez, Mexico. (Photo by Angel Delgado/Getty Images)

inspiredDigging up movie locations

Setting the scene on Tom Cruise’s new movie, and recommending good film-themed tours

Stephen Scourfield

Its public transport was also recognised in the rankings. NewsWire/ David Crosling

NewsMelb wins world title, Syd doesn’t make list

An Australian city known for its coffee culture and “artsy vibe” has outcharmed the world’s most beloved destinations.

Alexandra Feiam

Crown Princess approaching Fremantle, accompanied by a tug.

Cruising Full steam ahead for Australia’s summer cruise season

There is choice aplenty to board a cruise close to home in 2026-27 (including Fremantle), writes Michael Ferrante

Michael Ferrante

Dengue fever is a mosquito borne virus that causes severe-flu like symptoms that lasts about six days and can be fatal in some cases, according to NSW Health.

HealthVaccine available in Australia for first time

A dengue fever vaccine is available in Australia for the first time following a spike in cases seen in returned travellers.

Emma Kirk

Pinnacle Travel Group has announced the acquisition of Rottnest Island's The Lane Café, Simmo's Ice Creamery and Havza. PICTURED: The Lane Jessica Wyld

RetailWA tourism giant adds food to its Rotto operations

WA tourism giant Pinnacle Travel Group is growing its existing operations on Rottnest Island with the acquisition of three eateries, including Simmo’s Ice Creamery.

Cheyanne Enciso

TRAVEL UPDATESFLIGHT FRENZY: Aussie airline drops discounted flights to Europe

Aussies dreaming of a 2027 Europe holiday have been given a narrow window to lock in Virgin Australia flights to major destinations for less than $2000.

Jack Nivison

A pilot program called 'Lily's Locators' will begin this month after it was greenlit by Wollondilly Shire Council in memory of Lily Hooper. supplied

News‘Lily’s locators’: Teen hiker’s tragic legacy

An innovative council safety program for bushwalkers named after Lily Hooper has been given the green light.

Jack Nivison

TRAVELJetstar’s insane Japan, South Korea sale

Jetstar has dropped one of its biggest sales of the year, getting you to your dream Asia destination with a $0 return fare.

Kate Stephenson

Chelsea Cortese, pictured, is suing the private aviation company over a chopper crash from years ago.

Courts & JusticeYoung woman sues tourism operator years after chopper crash

A young woman has gone head to head with a high-profile tourism operator, claiming a ‘permanent psychiatric illness’ after surviving a horror helicopter crash off the Kimberley coast in 2019.

Jessica Evensen