Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Ten Asian budget airlines you need to know about

Want to save money travelling Asia? Jetstar Asia and AirAsia are well known, but here are 10 other low-cost carriers that should be on your radar.

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Acclaimed Grand Tour is weirdly compelling yet totally disorienting

Miguel Gomes won the Best Director Award at Cannes last year for this mash-up of Asian travelogue, colonial satire and an ill-begotten love story.

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The luxury retreat for men accused of grievous crimes

In a sleepy corner of a fashionable NSW town, accused criminals chill out in the spa, cool off in the pool, and relax over a game of tennis.

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The world on less than $120 a day: How a famed budget traveller does it

Inflation has hit all parts of the travel world, including best-selling frugal traveller and author Nomadic Matt, but he still manages to keep costs down.

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Tuesday, 11 February 2025

The nation is finally coming to grips with home affordability

The problems of housing affordability are so serious that everyone agrees – something must be done.

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House prices sank under high interest rates – except where they boomed

Potential home buyers can’t borrow as much money, but that didn’t push house prices down everywhere. It has sometimes proved the opposite.

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Monday, 10 February 2025

Andrew wants to help the housing crisis. Two trees are holding him back

When Andrew Ireland and his wife found their dream home to retire in, it came with an added bonus. 

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Sunday, 9 February 2025

‘We know he can do it’: Reborn Smith bats for Labuschagne

Steve Smith has drawn upon his own recent resurgence as a reason to keep Marnus Labuschagne in Australia’s top three

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Saturday, 8 February 2025

‘Rich as hell’: The ancient tax central to Trump’s playbook

The US president is famously a fan of tariffs. Here’s how they work – and what his latest ones could mean for the world.

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Friday, 7 February 2025

Plan to convert Sydney golf course to cemetery a ‘fait accompli’, says MP

Carnarvon golf club’s general manager said he has the sense Golf NSW had “resigned itself to the future possible loss” of the club, as it fights for Moore Park.

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Thursday, 6 February 2025

Travel quiz: What is Australia’s oldest national park?

Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with this week’s quiz.

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Wednesday, 5 February 2025

Scrapping whitewater centre would leave sport up the creek without a paddle

Australia only has one purpose-built whitewater facility for paddle sports. Those sports are determined to use Brisbane 2032 to deliver another.

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Tuesday, 4 February 2025

The truth behind Tim Wilson’s MAGA wardrobe malfunction

To complicate matters, there is a line of merchandise proving popular online which could be called “Aussie MAGA – Make Albo Go Away”.

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Monday, 3 February 2025

Julie Bishop to headline Sydney Grammar talkfest

The $45,000-a-year school is hoping to avoid a repeat of the controversy that marred its Ithaka Lectures series last year.

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Sunday, 2 February 2025

What is the best timing to get a cheap flight? Here’s what the data says

Airfares are getting cheaper, but getting the best price will depend on various factors. Let’s take a look at the numbers.

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Two young reporters uncovered Belle Gibson’s cancer con. Here’s what really happened

Netflix is about to roll out a new series on the cancer scammer, and the whole thing is based on the work of two reporters at The Age.

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This Pacific paradise is ready to welcome Australian travellers back

After unrest in New Caledonia last year, returning visitors “will find the same natural beauty they’ve always loved, but also some exciting new experiences”.

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Iron ore pioneer’s heirs search for ‘mystery backer’ who bankrolled black sheep’s failed battle for billions

It seems not even the richest people in the country have been able to uncover the identity of the mystery backer behind Julian Wright’s bid to regain access to his father’s multibillion-dollar iron ore empire.

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Saturday, 1 February 2025

Take a peek inside this art collector’s pink palace

A 1930s Spanish Mission-style house shows off the owner’s exuberant style.

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Friday, 31 January 2025

‘To keep the dream alive, you have to be creative’: Restaurant roommates are surviving (and thriving)

Several Melbourne hospitality ventures are splitting rent and utilities to reduce costs, build community and reach out to new customers.

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