Man faces court over alleged theft of four Olympic medals belonging to rower Drew Ginn’s

Man faces court over alleged theft of four Olympic medals belonging to rower Drew Ginn’s

A homeless man admits he stole four Olympic medals from a famed rower’s car, saying he gained entry into the vehicle due to a faulty lock. Drew Ginn’s medals – three gold and one silver – were looted from his Land Rover while parked in Melbourne’s Docklands on September 6. Ear buds, a wallet, camera … Read more

Pack your bags! Jetstar drops Black Friday sale on discounted domestic and international flights – but you better be quick!

Pack your bags! Jetstar drops Black Friday sale on discounted domestic and international flights – but you better be quick!

By STEVE WILLIAMS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 02:18 GMT, 29 November 2024 | Updated: 02:40 GMT, 29 November 2024 Jetstar has launched its biggest sale of the year for Black Friday and Aussie travellers can score a bargain including free return flights.  The sale includes return domestic flights from only $42 and return international flights … Read more

Chef of Bourke’s, new Hong Kong wine bar, on avoiding the burnout of fine-dining kitchens

Chef of Bourke’s, new Hong Kong wine bar, on avoiding the burnout of fine-dining kitchens

“Being hospitable and courteous is our way of welcoming you into our home, because we’re feeding you,” says Tara Margarita, head chef of Bourke’s, a new wine bar and restaurant in Hong Kong Island’s bustling SoHo area. “It’s plain, simple, human love, and that’s all I’ve wanted to do.” Inspired by the liveliness of Bourke … Read more

Coffee, co-working space. Can this Melbourne hotel help digital nomads find their tribe?

Coffee, co-working space. Can this Melbourne hotel help digital nomads find their tribe?

Tsugio Makimoto and David Manners coined the term “digital nomad” in their 1997 book of the same name, which predicted a future in which technological advances enabled people to live and work on the move. It would be another two decades before the concept really took off – during the Covid-19 pandemic – but today … Read more

The top 10 countries and cities in the world for travellers ranked. So did YOUR favourite destination get any votes?

The top 10 countries and cities in the world for travellers ranked. So did YOUR favourite destination get any votes?

Portugal has been named the best country in the world for travellers, according to a new survey.  The global travel agency Flight Centre analysed responses from more than 170,000 travellers from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada and the UK to determine the top 10 highest-rated countries and cities this year. First-place Portugal gained an … Read more

Aussie traveller’s ‘silly’ $4,500 mistake after she lost her passport during a European jaunt

Aussie traveller’s ‘silly’ ,500 mistake after she lost her passport during a European jaunt

An Aussie traveller whose passport was stolen in Italy has warned other Australians not to make the same costly, ‘silly mistake’ she made. Steph, who posts videos of herself renovating and flipping properties on social media, offered her cautionary travel tale to save others from the same fate.  As well as a lot of trouble … Read more

I planned an epic yet easy road trip with kids so you don’t have to: Here are my best tips and tricks for getting the most out of the Great Ocean Road

I planned an epic yet easy road trip with kids so you don’t have to: Here are my best tips and tricks for getting the most out of the Great Ocean Road

I have two kids (six and two), a husband, a house, a busy job… and about a dozen unfinished holiday itineraries.  And I can’t be the only one who would like to explore new lands but mentally can’t take on the planning. Our minds are so overflowing with life admin that when we finally want … Read more

Much-loved Carlton great Anthony Koutoufides to run for lord mayor of Melbourne

Much-loved Carlton great Anthony Koutoufides to run for lord mayor of Melbourne

After weeks of rumours, it has finally been confirmed that AFL legend Anthony Koutoufides will run for lord mayor of Melbourne. The beloved Carlton great has released a statement confirming the news, using a Donald Trump-esque slogan. “(We want to) make the city vibrant again,” the 51-year-old said in a statement. Know the news with … Read more

Airline reveals plans for ‘ultra-long’ flights – with 20-hour non-stop trips to London

Airline reveals plans for ‘ultra-long’ flights – with 20-hour non-stop trips to London

AUSTRALIA’S flag carrier has announced a new date for their direct 20-hour long flights. Qantas Airways now hopes that “Project Sunrise” takes off in 2026, following huge delays from the pandemic. 2 Qantas Airways is behind the revolutionary initiative (stock image)Credit: Getty The groundbreaking initiative will let Aussies fly from the east coast cities of … Read more

Australia Doubles Int’l Student Visa Fees, Indians To Be Most Affected

Australia Doubles Int’l Student Visa Fees, Indians To Be Most Affected

Home Education Australia Doubles International Student Visa Fees, Indians To Be Most Affected Approximately 120,277 Indian students were enrolled in Australian educational institutions as of August 2023. Melbourne: There is a piece of news that concerns students from India planning to fly to Australia for studies. Australia has more than doubled the cost of student … Read more