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Qantas is part of a pilot run which ditches the paper incoming passenger card in favour of a digital version. NCA NewsWire / David Swift

NewsPremiumArriving in Australia about to get easier

Passengers landing at this Aussie airport will fly through border security with the expansion of this new feature making international flights easier.

Holly Truelove

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NewsPremium‘Degrading’ homophobic assault on train: cops

Police have released an image of a man they believe can help with their inquiries after an alleged homophobic assault on a train.

Alexandra Feiam

The m/s Paul Gauguin Tahiti sailing in Tahiti.

Cruise OfferPaul Gauguin Cruises puts South Pacific within easy reach

Boutique luxury cruise line makes sailing tropical islands closer to home more accessible and affordable, writes Michael Ferrante.

Michael Ferrante

In the air.

Air travelSingapore on sale but not on charge

Stephen Scourfield with savings (London from $1711 return!)

Stephen Scourfield

Cape Town, with Table Mountain behind.

warningLong way round to Jo’burg

Stephen Scourfield with a booking loophole

Stephen Scourfield

A range of Tesla's have been firebombed in the US.

THE NIGHTLYMusk lashes Tesla ‘terrorism’ as FBI probes Molotov attacks

Elon Musk has condemned the torching of Tesla cars in the US as terrorism after a group of the electric vehicles were firebombed in Las Vegas.

Matt Shrivell

A range of Tesla's have been firebombed in the US.

Americas - USA, Canada, South AmericaMusk lashes Tesla ‘terrorism’ as FBI probes Molotov attacks

Elon Musk has condemned the torching of Tesla cars in the US as terrorism after a group of the electric vehicles were firebombed in Las Vegas.

Matt Shrivell

Jamie Clements‘ last wish was to travel on a plane for the very first time. Supplied

NEWSAussie gets last wish weeks before death

An Australian man with a terminal illness got his last wish just weeks before his death after his friend launched a fundraiser to make his dream come true.

Clareese Packer

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TravelPremiumSurprising new regions for wine tourists

New research finds more and more Aussies are hitting the road in autumn to visit undiscovered wine regions across the nation.

Emma Kirk

A person infected with measles returned to Sydney on a Jetstar flight that departed Ho Chi Minh City at 10.40pm on March 9. Victoria Department of Health

NewsPremiumNew measles alert for state capital

A health alert has been issued after a traveller returned to a major city and visited several locations while they were infected with measles.

Emma Kirk

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NEWSPremium‘Deserve protections’: Push for flight compo

As the airlines argue they shouldn’t have to pay compensation for cancelled flights, the senator pushing for reform has slammed the carriers’ refund policies.

Blair Jackson

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travelPremiumSenator’s Qantas dig in fiery grilling on cancelled flights

An Australian senator has ratcheted up the pressure on the airlines as Qantas and Virgin try to avoid paying compensation to customers for cancelled flights.

Blair Jackson

Visitors can roam the semi-ruined grounds of Dunnottar Castle.

scotlandA castle and a restaurant to write home about

Steve McKenna finds a castle and a restaurant to write home about

Steve McKenna

The writer’s RV parked at Stevens Pass, Washington.

on the roadPremiumCamping in winter in Canada’s snow, and lots of it

Suzanne Morphet continues her RV trip

Stephen Scourfield

Batsi Harbour, Andros.

ExperiencePremiumRelaxing into a Greek yoga retreat

Dawn Gibson-Fawcett rolls out her mat next to a perfect beach on the sleepy Greek island of Andros

Dawn Gibson-Fawcet

Jules Mittra at Stonehenge with guests of In & Beyond Bath.

englandSomerset tour takes guests into a world of stories

Steve McKenna savours slices of Somerset on a tantalising tour

Steve McKenna

Cats are a regular sight around the Philae Temple complex.

insightEgyptian island with a remarkable past

Steve McKenna visits an island with a remarkable past

Steve McKenna

Kuta, Bali I love Bali bag

insidersPremiumWhy the $100 daily tourist tax will never happen in Bali

Analysis by Dave Smith

Dave Smith

Singapore Changi Airport terminal 3.

insidersAirport group predicts massive growth in air travel

Emma Kelly on the future

Stephen Scourfield

Willie Walsh of IATA.

insidersPremiumAir safety takes centre stage

Aviation writer Emma Kelly goes behind the scenes

Emma Kelly

I chose this as my establishing shot because it captures many of the elements that make the jetty such an attraction. The beautiful clear water, the crisp blue sky, the blue houses, the timber jetty and the red train. I like the strong colour combination, the converging lines that draw the eye towards the centre of the picture, and the people walking off the jetty.

PhotographyPremiumA place in four pictures

Mogens Johansen takes a wander with his camera

Mogens Johansen

The Osoyoos Indian Band has worked hard to develop businesses that allow its people to prosper. The Nk’Mip RV Park is just one of their businesses in the south Okanagan region of BC.

on the roadPremiumCamp in comfort in Canada in winter

Suzanne Morphet in a ‘ski chalet on wheels’

SUZANNE MORPHET

Trump’s travel directive is part of an crackdown that he launched at the start of his second term.

The NightlyTrump’s sweeping travel ban plan for dozens of countries

A total of 41 countries are reportedly on a travel restriction list made by US President Donald Trump and his administration.

Humeyra Pamuk

Looking towards the Westerdam in Lyttelton, New Zealand.

CruisingPremiumWesterdam delivers an excellent introduction to New Zealand

Leyanne Baillie takes to the water and explores the land of the long white cloud

Leyanne Baillie