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Boomers know their kids face bigger financial struggles than they did, but they won’t help out at the cost of their retirement lifestyle.
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Katelyn Catanzariti

Sorry kids, I won’t give up my retirement dreams for you

Boomers know their kids face bigger financial struggles than they did, but they won’t help out at the cost of their retirement lifestyle.

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Indica Hemp House exterior
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Penny Thomas

Ever wonder what it's like to stay in a house made of hemp?

Did you know houses can be made from hemp? Travel journalist Penny Thomas recently stayed in one made from the material. Here’s what she thought.

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All itineraries on Pacific Explorer scheduled to sail after March 2, 2025 are being cancelled. File image
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Bryce Luff

Major bombshell as cruises cancelled and refunds issued as P&O disappears

The cruising company has released new information for passengers.

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Lillian Zhang, 23, works as a product marketing manager at a tech company in the Bay area.
Lifestyle
CNBC

Why Gen Zers are maxing out their retirement savings

Today’s young professionals are prioritizing their golden years like never before: The average Gen Zer started saving for retirement at age 22.

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Passengers will get a group number of one to six. Qantas
Australia
Matt Shrivell

Major Qantas ticketing change for domestic flights

The new Qantas onboarding system flew into use today and for passengers looking to get on their flight’s quicker it’s all class in avoiding long queues.

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On Wednesday in Iceland’s southwest, a volcano erupted, and as a result, the Blue Lagoon Resort in Reykjavík was forced to evacuate guests, as reported by The Sun.
World
Caitlin Vinci

Major blow as world-famous tourist spot forced to shut

Tourists have been dealt a tremendous blow as a world-famous attraction has been forced to shut for the second time this year.

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It may look like everyone on your Instagram feed is in Europe but many Australians have had to postpone their holidays to save money.
Travel
CNBC

Gen Z would rather go into debt than holiday with family

Sorry to crush whatever shiny vision you Boomers had of one last family road trip, Gen Z is over it. They’re flying solo this year - even if they don’t have the cash to do it.

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The family holiday is dead. Long live the family holiday - Gen Z are desperate to fly solo on their travels this year, and they are willing to go into debt to have a holiday.
Travel
CNBC

Sorry, Boomers, Gen Z has killed the family holiday

Boomers, give up on whatever shiny vision you had of your next family road trip, because Gen Z is over it. They’re flying solo this year - even if it means going into debt to get away.

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Health experts have warned of a rise in dengue fever as the mosquito-borne virus spreads to new holiday hot spots
Travel
Julie Cook

‘As if I was dying’: Dream Bali holiday turns to nightmare

‘I am not exaggerating when I say that in the night I was in such pain everywhere it felt as if my organs were shutting down.’

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Beaker Street Festival's 2024 event will run in August.
Travel
Wenlei Ma

Festival to recapture that iconic childhood memory

Beaker Street is not any science festival you would envisage. For one thing, there’s booze. For another, you’re encouraged to strip down to your togs and steam it up with strangers.

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Newlyweds Kyle and Madison Noronha were honeymooning in Amsterdam when Madison suffered a massive, fatal brain aneurysm.
World
Georgina Noack

Aussie honeymooner tragically dies in husband’s arms

It was meant to be the start of the rest of their lives, but a newlywed Australian couple has had their European honeymoon shattered by tragedy.

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What you're aiming for is the medium place, like on The Good Place.
Film
Wenlei Ma

Perfect formula for surviving a long-haul flight

You might think you should catch up on the latest new release movies or the buzzy series everyone is talking about, but that’s not the best strategy.

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From cooking with a Michelin-star chef to taking a chauffeured shopping spree in Singapore, hotels and resorts are offering ever-more-lavish activities for guests.
Travel
The New York Times

‘A different kind of wow’: Next-level hotel experiences

From cooking with a Michelin-star chef to taking a chauffeured shopping spree in Singapore, hotels and resorts are offering ever-more-lavish activities for guests.

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For travellers with limited amounts of holiday time Sabah offers a compact option packed with natural treasures and attractions. 
Travel
Ian Neubauer

The uItimate guide to Borneo’s sun-kissed Sabah

As the third-largest island in the world after Australia and New Guinea, one could spend a lifetime exploring Borneo. Here’s our guide to a 10-day holiday there.

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Air Vanuatu has reportedly gone under, leaving the holiday plans of travelling Aussies in disarray.
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Business
David Johns

International airline goes under, Aussie flights cancelled

Administrators have been called in for a popular international airline, leaving the holiday plans of Australian travellers under a cloud. 

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