I left Australia in 2008. “I’ll be back in a year. 18 months, tops,” I told my parents. If staying an extra decade or so hasn’t led to their forgiveness, 2020 sure hasn’t helped. If you’ve ever seen an episode of Border Security, or tried to carry an apple […]
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“You know it’s more of a hike than a walk, yeah?” says our bus driver Brad, as he drops us at our hotel after dinner. He sports an orange mohawk and has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the regional town of Orange, which is located at the base of the dormant […]
All visa holders in Australia have been subject to the country’s COVID-19 travel ban, apart from the exemptions currently in place for diplomats, maritime and air crew, and those simply transiting through the country for less than 72 hours. But since the end of August, there has also been an […]
From Digital Spy Married at First Sight Australia spoilers follow – including the finale and final decisions of season 6. We’ve already come to learn that Married at First Sight’s turn Down Under brings much more drama and personality than its UK counterpart. But the series that is currently airing […]
SYDNEY—Australia’s strict border controls have spared it the worst of the coronavirus pandemic. Now, an outbreak in the country’s largest city has authorities rushing to fill what they see as a gap: pilots and flight attendants on layovers from international flights. Starting next week, international aircrew arriving in Sydney will […]
As Christmas fast approaches, and many Australians are still relying on JobSeeker payments, Fortunately, the Buy Now Pay Later industry has emerged as a possible saviour for shoppers. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, November 20, 2020 /24-7PressRelease/ — As retailers continue stocking their shelves with Christmas decorations, many Aussies will turn to Buy […]
In this photo released by Astrid Magenau, Magenau poses for a photo with her father in Stuttgart, Germany on June 6, 2020. Magenau wasn’t able to keep a promise to hold her father’s hand at his deathbed in Germany because of Australia’s extraordinary pandemic restrictions that make her feel like […]
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Gina Cimarosti, manager of the London Tavern Hotel, stands outside her empty pub in Melbourne By Paulina Duran SYDNEY (Reuters) – Victoria state, Australia’s COVID-19 epicentre, on Sunday delayed an expected announcement on the easing of lockdown restrictions due to an outbreak in Melbourne, prompting warnings […]
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Victoria state, Australia’s COVID-19 epicentre, on Sunday delayed an expected announcement on the easing of lockdown restrictions due to an outbreak in Melbourne, prompting warnings that residents were at a “financial and mental breaking point”. FILE PHOTO: Gina Cimarosti, manager of the London Tavern Hotel, stands outside […]
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Victoria state, Australia’s COVID-19 hotspot, on Sunday delayed the eagerly awaited removal of strict lockdown restrictions for cafes, restaurants and pubs in the capital Melbourne because of an outbreak in the northern suburbs. FILE PHOTO: Gina Cimarosti, manager of the London Tavern Hotel, stands outside her empty […]
Escape the everyday on an extraordinary, immersive journey through Australia’s vibrant landscapes Surround yourself in a blanket of birdsong in the Top End’s wetlands. Soar above surfing dolphins in Western Australia’s crashing waves. Walk alongside a furry wombat as it crunches through thick snow in Mount Kosciuszko, and marvel at […]