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Kununurra's famous infinity pool overlooking Lake Argyle.

Chasing waterfallsPremiumThere’s something magic about Kununurra

Speak to anyone lucky enough to have visited the East Kimberley, and they will likely lean in, as if they are disclosing a treasured secret, writes Jessie Stoelwinder

Jessie Stoelwinder

Southern Ports Marine Pilot Captain Francis Galarce presents Azamara Pursuit Captain Mikael Palmroos a plaque when the vessel made its maiden call at the Port of Albany in December.

CRUISE SEASONHistory gifted to cruise ships on maiden call to Albany

As the 2024-25 cruise season draws to a close, it is revealed that ships making their maiden call to the Port of Albany received a thoughtful gift made from a piece of the town’s history.

Melissa Sheil

A boat passing through the Horizontal Falls in the Kimberley.

KimberleyPopular Kimberley tour gets new inclusions

Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures full-day tour now includes a visit to Beagle Bay Aboriginal Community and the famous Mother of Pearl Church, writes Mogens Johansen

Mogens Johansen

Melbourne’s Skydeck is celebrating its 18th birthday.

MilestoneThe best view in Melbourne toasts 18th birthday

The highest public vantage point in a building in the Southern Hemisphere is releasing cheap tickets, writes Jessie Stoelwinder

Jessie Stoelwinder

The compact D-Link DWR-933M mobile hotspot.

Travel techFast mobile hotspot device for travellers

New mobile hotspot from D-Link can provide fast internet to up to 64 devices simultaneously.

Mogens Johansen

More Kiwi travellers are visiting Asia with Indonesia a popular destination in the year to March. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

TravelKiwis return to skies as US travel warning added

More than three million New Zealanders spent time overseas in the past year, with travel returning to the same level as before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ben McKay

Perth Pan Pacific.

HotelsCommentsPremium$50 million upgrade for Pan Pacific

Perth’s Pan Pacific has boldly hung its reputation on sustainability with a $50 million make-over that includes repurposed denim and recycled plastic.

Kim Macdonald

Manjimup ceramic artist Sarah Connor.

DREAM JOBPremiumManjimup ceramic artist represents Australia overseas

A Manjimup ceramic artist represented a popular glaze Australian manufacturing company in Utah after successfully pivoting her career to create mugs and functional pottery while raising her children. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

A typical measles rash. Victoria Department of Health

FitnessFresh warning as dangerous virus spreads

A returned traveller who visited Pakistan has tested positive for a dangerous and contagious virus, sparking a fresh health warning.

Duncan Evans

An idle truck waiting for the train to be cleared.

TRAIN DELAYPremiumIron ore train breaks down causing traffic chaos

An Aurizon train laden with iron ore broke down this morning and blocked a key transport route linking inland WA to Geraldton Port.

Adrian Rauso

A major airline has announced a mammoth one-week sale for popular destinations across Asia. NewsWire / David Swift

NewsQantas slashes prices in huge Asia sale

A major airline has dropped prices on flights to Asian tourist hotspots, giving Aussies a chance to escape the winter chill for a bargain price.

Alexandra Feiam

US Olympian Kyle Snyder has been arrested for engaging in prostitution.

THE NIGHTLYUS Olympic gold medallist arrested in prostitution sting

A US Olympic gold medallist and former Donald Trump adviser has been arrested for allegedly engaging in prostitution during a police sting. 

Matt Shrivell

US Olympian Kyle Snyder has been arrested for engaging in prostitution.

SportUS Olympic gold medallist arrested in prostitution sting

A US Olympic gold medallist and former Donald Trump adviser has been arrested for allegedly engaging in prostitution during a police sting.  

Matt Shrivell

Go-Jo walks the turquoise carpet of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland.

Pride & joyCommentsWA’s own Go-Jo waves Aussie flag as Eurovision semi looms

Manjimup-raised pop singer Marty Zambotto, better known as Go-Jo, has walked the turquoise carpet at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland.

Simon Collins

Anthony Albanese with his mum and Nicole Kidman with her mum and daughters.

Mother’s DayCommentsHow famous Aussies celebrated Mother’s Day

From big bouquets of flowers to messages of praise, this is how some of Australia’s most famous faces honoured and celebrated the women in their lives this Mother’s Day.

Emily Moulton

Aldi's Snow Gear Special Buys are back for 2025.

FashionPremiumAldi storms into winter with special buys

Brace yourself, the highly popular Snow Gear sale is nearly here, writes Jessie Stoelwinder

Jessie Stoelwinder

Basel has a beautiful setting by the River Rhine.

Culture buzzPremiumExplore the cosmopolitan border town that is Basel

Ahead of Eurovision 2025, Steve McKenna picks five highlights of this year’s host city

Steve McKenna

Drinking traditional jamu tonic in Bali.

Super tonicPremiumOpinion: jamu is the jam for beating gastro

I heard jamu was the golden remedy for warding off illness in Bali. Let me test this theory.

Jessie Stoelwinder

Elon Musk has backed up his doomsday prediction with facts from a supercomputer.

THE NIGHTLYScientists confirm Elon Musk’s doomsday prediction

US President Donald Trump recently re-allocated funds away from certain NASA projects and toward Elon Musk’s mission to Mars research, after the billionaire made a dire doomsday prediction.

Matt Shrivell

Elon Musk has backed up his doomsday prediction with facts from a supercomputer.

World NewsCommentsScientists confirm Elon Musk’s doomsday prediction

US President Donald Trump recently re-allocated funds away from certain NASA projects and toward Elon Musk’s mission to Mars research, after the billionaire made a dire doomsday prediction.

Matt Shrivell

Preparing ingredients for traditional Indonesian jamu.

Plant powerPremiumIs Indonesia’s Jamu the magic bullet of natural medicine?

A holistic therapy based on the notion that if disease comes from nature, then so must the cure, jamu covers a dazzling array of teas, tonics, pills, creams and powders, writes Ian Neubauer

Ian Neubauer

Megan French tackles a carry-on packing challenge for a two-week overseas trip.

carry-onPremiumPass or fail? Megan French takes on epic packing challenge

Megan French gets ready to travel light

Megan French

Prince Harry wandered the street knocking on doors and ringing bells.

THE NIGHTLYPrince Harry caught door-knocking London locals

In an embarrassing sign that Prince Harry’s recent outbursts are wide of the mark, images have emerged of the Duke of Sussex wandering a London street knocking on doors with no security concerns.

Matt Shrivell

The goods at Baro Bakery in Bali.

tastesPremiumThe best sourdough and weirdest pastries in Bali

Ian Neubauer with a story fresh out of the oven

Ian Neubauer