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Qatar Airways is looking to acquire a 25 per cent stake in local airline Virgin Australia.

Qatar Airways to take major stake in Virgin Australia

Qatar Airways intends to acquire a 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia in a partnership that could open up more airfare options and competition in Australia.

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Even though people know they should stay away from free wifi, it proves as irresistible to travellers as it is to hackers.

Thinking of using free wifi at an airport? Think again

Even though many people know they should stay away from free wifi, it proves as irresistible to travellers as it is to hackers, who are now updating an old cybercrime tactic to take advantage.

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Industrial action launched by Qantas engineers in Melbourne is expected to spread nationwide. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Qantas engineers to strike as school holidays kick off

Qantas engineers will strike in Sydney next week after their union said the airline's current pay offer is a slap in the face after years of wage freezes.

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Spice Alley in Chippendale, Sydney.

Little-known Aussie suburb named one of the coolest in the world

Australian cities have some pretty cool neighbourhoods but it was one spot in Sydney that managed to beat out trendy Melbourne in the definitive world ranking of suburbs on the rise.

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Cathay Pacific has “sincerely” apologised for the incident.

Couple banned after inflight dispute over reclined seat

A couple, who argued with a passenger who reclined her seat, won’t be flying with this airline ever again.

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Two weeks of Qantas strikes starting on Thursday are threatening to cause chaos for footy fans and travellers.

Two-week Qantas strike risks AFL grand final chaos

Australians are on alert for massive disruptions as Qantas engineers stage two weeks of industrial action from today, sparking fear the strike will cause chaos for AFL fans trying to get to the MCG. 

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Anthony Albanese has pleaded with Australians in Lebanon to listen to the advice that has been shared for months and ‘come home’ as thousands begin to flee.

‘Listen’: Albo’s dire plea to Aussies in war-torn Lebanon

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it is not ‘commonsense’ for Australians to have continued travelling to Lebanon despite increasing travel warnings, issuing a dire plea as fears of an all-out war grow. 

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At the Scottish Crannog Centre, characters in period costumes teach you about Iron Age crafts and customs.

Take a wee journey into Scotland’s ancient times

A wee Scottish visitor attraction makes a big impression on Steve McKenna

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Aerial view of Eğirdir city situated on narrow spit down the big mountain on Eğirdir lake, Turkey Sergey Alimov

Why this wholesome trail in Turkey is worth the steps

Some travellers are increasingly looking for more purpose to their journeys. St Paul’s Trail in Turkey offers all that and more.

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Capella Bangkok, 2024′s ‘best’ hotel in the world, according to 50 Best.

Just two spots for Australia on World’s 50 Best Hotels list

Travel journalists, hoteliers and seasoned travel specialists have voted and these are their favourite hotels, ranked in order from the very best.

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The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has issued an update on its travel advice addressing the escalation of thousands of Hezbollah pagers simultaneously exploding.

Urgent travel warning update after pager blast attack

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has issued an update on its travel advice addressing the escalation of thousands of Hezbollah pagers simultaneously exploding.

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Mindil Beach Sunset Market in Darwin, Northern Territory Posnov

Darwin is a lot of things, but boring isn’t one of them

There’s so much more to the Top End city, nestled on Larrakia land in the north of Australia, than your average tourist brochure might suggest — in fact, it’s downright cool.

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