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Australasia

The City of Sydney will investigate banning short-stay accomodation in certain suburbs if rental vacancy rates hit particularly sparse thresholds. NewsWire / Max Mason-Hubers

MONEYPlan to ban Airbnb, Stayz in major city

An Aussie capital is weighing up a ban on short-term rentals offered by companies like Airbnb and Stayz, amid a housing affordability crisis.

Blair Jackson

There’s nothing like a freefall - bungee catapult with AJ Hackett.

OutdoorsQueenstown, NZ’s adventure capital, goes green

Facing the challenges of tourism head-on

Sam Coombes

Huka Falls.

guideNZ North Island Travel Guide

The OTHER half of the New Zealand experience

April Hancock

Victorian Precinct.

neighboursHistory, popular culture and penguins all in one place

Emma Kelly in New Zealand

Emma Kelly

Takashi Murakami’s Cherry Blossoms Fujiyama Japan 2020 (detail). From the Takashi Murakami exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

CultureJapan coming to AGNSW

A major retrospective of Takashi Murakami’s work is coming to Sydney

Will Yeoman

Women’s Ski Weekend at Perisher.

australiaWomen-only weekend in the snow

This Perisher Ski Resort experience will be led by expert female instructors

Stephen Scourfield

Beaker Street Festival founder and creative director Dr Margo Adler.

TasmaniaBeaker Street Festival set to shake up Hobart

Will Yeoman looks at an event that blurs the lines between science, culture, and nightlife

Will Yeoman

Sue Yeap in Auckland ready to return to the Discovery Princess, medallion at the ready.

cruisingThe princess & the Love Boat

Armed with magnets and medication, Sue Yeap hits the high seas on a cruise from Sydney to New Zealand

Sue Yeap

The view from the summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington.

out & aboutShifts on the summit of Mt Wellington

Stephen Scourfield shares his suggestions for getting active in Hobart

Stephen Scourfield

The mirrored entrance to MONA.

cultureMONA moans

Is an eclectic museum filled with old and new art a good reason to visit Hobart?

Stephen Scourfield

Hobart Town Hall in Macquarie Street.

TasmaniaStrolling into Hobart’s big waterfront story

Stephen Scourfield unfurls Tassie’s capital

Stephen Scourfield

Justin claims the bed he wants, and passes out cold.

experiencesI just trust Justin on the long road home

Stephen Scourfield stays calm with his carry-on Justin Case

Stephen Scourfield

Tram tour in Christchurch.

new zealandChristchurch, a city reborn

Emma Kelly finds an attractive, walkable and well-prepared city

Emma Kelly

In the red dirt in the NT.

AdventureRiding red dirt & epic landscapes

Ian Neubauer visits the Northern Territory.

Ian Neubauer

Paul Hogan as Mick Dundee and David Gulpilil as Arthur star in Paramount Pictures', Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles.

northern territoryCrocodile Dundee is 40

Stephen Scourfield with a drive route to celebrate a big birthday

Stephen Scourfield

Gunlom infinity pool.

northern territoryCrocodile Dundee’s locations, from the man who found them

Peter Hook with the story behind Kakadu’s starring role

Peter Hook

The PS Murray Princess moored at River Lodge on the Murray River.

on tourFrom city to island to hills in South Australia

Melanie Anderson goes on a great South Australia sampler

Melanie Anderson

Cameron Wilson on Flinders Island.

activitiesGetting remote on an organised Flinders Island hike

Cameron Wilson has an outdoor adventure

Cameron Wilson

Christchurch tram.

travel guideNew Zealand, the road trip of my life

Emma Kelly on a three-week self-driving holiday around South Island

Emma Kelly

Hanmer Springs.

new zealandA rejuvenating trip to Hanmer Springs

Emma Kelly on South Island

Emma Kelly

Lois Airs with old bottles of chicory and coffee.

AustraliaFrench Island, Victoria, is a step back in time

Sandy Guy takes a short break away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life

Sandy Guy

Spirit of French Island Barge skipper and islander Terry Easy.

French IslandInsider’s island guide

Sandy Guy shares some tips and tricks

Stephen Scourfield

Not Supplied

NewsIconic Aussie tourist hotspot sold off to US

One of Australia’s most beloved island destinations has been bought by a US company.

Pamela Rontziokos

Not Supplied

newsJetstar shocks with sale surprise

More than 115,000 flights will be discounted by the airline as it makes a major change to its Christmas sale.

Eli Green

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