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A man has been charged after allegedly threatening to kill on a flight from Bangkok to Melbourne. NewsWire / David Crosling

NewsPremiumFlight chaos as man threatens to kill: cops

The teenager allegedly shouted at and abused staff and passengers on a flight to Melbourne before barricading himself inside a toilet.

Alexandra Feiam

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AviationCommentsPremiumWhy travel bookings are about to change forever

Virgin Australia has unveiled the future of how Aussies will plan and book their holidays, with simply the press of a button.

Emma Kirk

Albany Hotel licensee Neville Walton is finishing up.

albany hotelPremiumNev getting ready to pull his last pint at the Albany

Just shy of a decade after he first took up stewardship of WA’s oldest licensed pub, Albany Hotel publican Neville Walton is getting ready to pour his last pint.

Melissa Sheil

A traveller has died after contracting Murray Valley encephalitis from a mosquito bite in Western Australia’s Kimberley region. Supplied

TRAVEL UPDATESTraveller dies from mozzie-borne disease

An urgent health warning has been issued after a traveller died from a mosquito-borne disease in Australia.

Emma Kirk

UK and British Passports.

newsPremiumQuick guide for nervy dual-passport holders

When to use your Australian or British document

Stephen Scourfield

Kangaroo Beach Bar sign at Padma Beach, Legian, Bali.

newsPremiumBali visa scams continue

A new warning to be cautious

Stephen Scourfield

Kuching.

newsA free side trip flight in Malaysia

Choose from one of eight options

Stephen Scourfield

A group enjoy the wildflowers.

Perth PlusPlan now for wildflower coach days

Getting ready for the colourful season in WA

Stephen Scourfield

Bakhita Al Mheiri .

newsEmirates airlines’ first Emirati female captains

Inspiration in the skies

Stephen Scourfield

Private visit through the WMF Phnom Bakheng entrance.

newsAngkor Wat gets grassroots support from hotel

Community drives long-term work on temples

Stephen Scourfield

An airplane emergency evacuation slide deploys on calm ocean water after landing.

newsPassengers urged to save a life, not a bag

Don’t grab anything, just get out when told to evacuate a plane

Emma Kelly

Fast walkers shouldn’t complain if those with mobility challenges slow things down on a tour advertised as having a “leisurely” pace, a reader writes.

TALKING POINTSpeaking out for slower movers left behind on tours

A reader offers an important point of view

Reader Letter

Launceston’s Cataract Gorge.

TasmaniaPremiumSerendipity gives a gorgeous moment

Launceston delights as winter approaches

Will Yeoman

Flying between some state capitals could cost as little as $129. NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

NEWSPremiumQantas drops huge sale on 1.4 million seats

Qantas has slashed prices on more than one million tickets in a massive sale on flights across the country.

Jack Nivison

Burchell’s zebra in Hluhluwe-Imfoloze Park, South Africa.

advicePremiumFinal word on South Africa passports

A crucial moment — October 6, 1995

Stephen Scourfield

Western Sydney Airport will open from October for commercial flights.

NATIONALPremiumHuge update on new Sydney airport

Major Aussie airlines have revealed when flights will operate out of the new Western Sydney Airport, which will serve millions of travellers each year.

Ria Pandey

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NewsPremiumDesperate search for hiker missing for four months

The experienced hiker is believed to have travelled from Victoria to WA and began a walk through a popular trail when he vanished.

Alexandra Feiam

Australia has offered humanitarian aid to the Philippines after a massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake.

TRAVEL INCIDENTSPremiumAussie offer after holiday paradise shattered by earthquake

Australia has reached out to its island neighbour after a devastating earthquake left dozens dead.

Nathan Schmidt

The airline started allowing pets on certain flights to and from Melbourne and parts of Queensland. NewsWire / Carly Ravenhall

NewsPremiumVirgin’s big pets on flights update

The Australian airline began rolling out its pet-friendly service last year, and it has been overwhelmingly popular for those with four-legged friends.

Alexandra Feiam

Yaletown's Helmcken Plaza is getting ready for the world cup.

focusPremiumYaletown, Canada, scores the FIFA World Cup

The place where the Socceroos start their campaign on June 13 against Turkey. And there are plenty of other attractions for soccer-going travellers.

Steve Lyons

Daniel Turpin who was killed in a shark attack in Western Australia’s Great Southern.

NewsPremiumTeen’s huge act as uncle killed by 4.5m shark

A teenager has been praised for his “incredible” act after his uncle was fatally attacked by a 4.5m shark while spearfishing.

Alexandra Feiam

The tender for the airport’s upgrades closes on June 17.

Process underway PremiumAirport’s upgrades support ‘potential’ for east coast travel

Direct flights from Albany to the east coast could soon be a possibility with the now-open $41.6m tender to upgrade the Great Southern’s largest airport able to support heavier passenger planes. 

Melissa Sheil

The group at Batu Caves.

Out therePremiumThree countries, eight days, 10 students ... game on!

A whirlwind tour turns out to be an education

Isabella Paul

Openhouse Cafe has become hugely popular.

TravelCommentsPremiumPerth local opens Bali cafe that refuses influencer freebies

There are only three cafes I know of in Bali that do such a roaring trade you need to reserve a table for brunch. Two of them are owned by celebrity chefs, the other is owned by a 36-year-old from Perth.

Dave Smith