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Tips for travelling during the Middle East war

By Steven Leib We are now three weeks into the war between the United States, Israel and Iran, which has grown to engulf much of the Middle East. There are few signs
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New app added to Brisbane digital parking system

Brisbane drivers will have the choice of two app providers when they park in metered areas from March 17, 2026. PayStay is being added to the network, joining existing
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Crack-down on illegal glow-worm tours in Springbrook

Illegal glow-worm tour operators in Springbrook National Park will be fined for attempting to cash in on the unique creatures that light up caves after sunset. The
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Luxury resort stays top activity wish-list

Luxury resort stays, world wonders, and cruises top the list Aussie activity wish-list, with preferences varying according to age. Around 36 percent of Australians put
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Advice to Australians caught in Middle East conflict

For Australian’s living in in the Middle East, or planning to travel there, the Australian Government has warned there is a risk of ongoing reprisal attacks and
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Dredging begins to restore Caloundra tidal passage

Dredging has begun to deepen the tidal entrance to Pumicestone Passage at Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast after two other channels that broke through Bribie Island
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Love in plane sight as Aussies find romance at 35,000 feet

Forget dating apps, if you’re looking for love this Valentine’s Day, your new romance may be 35,000 feet in the sky. Almost one in five people are open to the
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Qantas discounts domestic airfares as low as $99

If you’re thinking about travelling interstate, now may be a good time to book a flight in Australia as Qantas discounts selected economy fares to $99 today. Touted as
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Public transport trips up 21 percent in S-E Queensland

Queenslanders are catching public transport more often, with the number of trips up 21 percent to 200 million in the past year across South-East Queensland. The
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Qantas cuts fares to $299 as more Aussies travel overseas

Qantas has slashed the price of its international airfares, as new data reveals Aussies are travelling overseas more – logging an increase of nearly nine percent last
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