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Major warning as new figures show rental crisis is spreading

The rising cost of living has been laid bare as millions of Australians are priced out of a home.

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The market is tight but there are still some bargains at top locations such as Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast. Pic: Shutterstock

Can you still bag a bargain in our most bougie holiday destinations? This is what we found

Buying into Australia's favourite holiday hotspots can feel a bit like trying to snag the last beachside park on a hot summer's day: crowded, competitive and needing luck on your side. The market is tight but there are still some bargains at top locations

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Buildings are seen on the Cairns Esplanade as the sunsets over Cairns in Queensland, Sunday, August 17, 2025. (AAP Image/Darren England) NO ARCHIVING

This Aussie city has finally found some swagger

Once all sunburn and suburbia, the Queensland capital has rightly found a sense of confidence in itself.

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Photographer Alex Kydd traded natural wonders for cityscape delights.

Aussie photographer’s case for why Taipei is your next stay

Renowned photographer Alex Kydd turns his lens on the city’s moving parts – and finds a different kind of wild. 

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Will New York’s new mayor ruin your visit to the Big Apple?

Will New York’s new mayor ruin your visit to the Big Apple?

The consensus seems to be that while Zohran Mamdani might not ruin tourism, he will certainly make visiting the city more expensive.

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Meditation time at the Water Villa.

Wellness retreats are no longer adults only

Toddlers, teens and those in between are now being welcomed into travel’s luxury wellness programs. Can family yoga and kid-friendly spa treatments bolster the holiday bonding experience?

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The appeal comes after a huge amount of traffic collisions involving foreigners.

Aussies planning to rent Bali mopeds in for a shock

For most Aussies, motorcycle rental is unanimous with the vision of a Bali holiday. But that soon may change.

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Michael Clark is selling his home in the Sydney suburb of Vaucluse.
The Block stars Kyal and Kara Demmrich have unveiled their latest renovation project on the Central Coast./Facebook
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Blakehurst High School’s Deb Fabrizio (left) is fighting breast cancer two years after her best friend and head science teacher before her, Linda O’Brien, died of the disease.

Major investigation as Sydney cancer cluster school reels

Government health officials have confirmed they are assisting the Department of Education amid reports of a cancer cluster cover-up at a Sydney high school.

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Masala fish tacos.

Star chefs drop killer barramundi taco recipe

This cooking power couple just shared the tacos they can’t stop eating — and you’ll see why.

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If you have to drink during Christmas festivities, a bloody mary is one of the smarter choices.

What a nutritionist says you should drink this party season

Festive drinking creeps up quickly — bigger pours, endless parties, zero awareness. Nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo breaks down the swaps that actually make a difference.

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Sooshi Mango got this recipe from their Mamma.

Sooshi Mango got this recipe from their Mamma

Did the comedy troupe get this bolognese recipe from their Mamma?

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It’s simple, vibrant and perfect for summer, and it’s beginner friendly

Spice queen’s tropical curry fix

A beginner-friendly recipe for barramundi curry with green mango — simple, vibrant and perfect for summer.

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Just seven days after the historic $50 million Powerball prize was claimed by a WA couple, an Aussie has hit the bitter-sweet jackpot, but they won’t be crying over $5m.  

Powerball hits AGAIN with Aussie winning massive $5m prize

Just seven days after the historic $50 million Powerball prize was claimed by a WA couple, an Aussie has hit the bitter-sweet jackpot, but they won’t be crying over $5m.

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