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Unhappy campers CommentsPremiumTravellers devastated as Jetstar ‘ruins’ holiday plans

Many Perth travellers have been left feeling disappointed with others potentially forced to call off their holiday after Jetstar abruptly cancelled two Bali flights moments before departure.

Kellie Balaam & Rebecca Le May

More chaosCommentsPremiumPassengers stranded as Bali flights canned last minute

Passengers are furious after the airline cancelled two Bali-bound flights, the latest disruption after days of traveller anger at Perth Airport.

Rebecca Le May

‘Great news’CommentsPremiumAustralia drops vaccine mandates for overseas travellers

Australia will lift all COVID-19 restrictions at its international borders from midnight on Wednesday.

Michael Traill

Making historyVideoCommentsPremiumWHEN IN ROME: Premier visits ancient gladiatorial site

Mark McGowan was quick to get out and see the sights of Rome, being spotted at the ancient Colosseum, after landing in the Italian capital on an historic nonstop flight from Perth.

Troy de Ruyter

Premier on tour CommentsPremiumPremier jets off to Europe as travel bug hits WA

WA Premier Mark McGowan has said his first order of business on his ‘historic’ trip to Rome will be a ‘Peroni’ on the famous Spanish Steps.

Jake Dietsch

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We want you CommentsPremium
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McGowan in Europe on recruiting drive for new West Aussies

Architects, bakers, chefs, teachers, pharmacists, cabinet makers and grape growers are among the more than 500 occupations the WA Government is so desperately seeking to fill. SEE THE LIST OF JOBS

Joe Spagnolo

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‘Western hub’CommentsPremium
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McGowan’s bid for more India, China, Japan flights

As Perth reconnects with the world post-COVID and ahead of the launch of the first non-stop Qantas flight to Rome, the Premier said this was the State’s chance to cement its status as a flight haven.

Geoffrey Thomas and Josh Zimmerman

Major delaysPremiumShocking queues continue outside Perth passport office

Travellers are being forced to line up for days to resolve issues at Perth’s passport office as the Commonwealth Government tries to clear a growing backlog of claims.

Michael Traill

Inflation hitsVideoCommentsPremiumQantas boss warns of price hikes amid $1.7b higher fuel bill

Qantas will trim cut back on domestic flights and increase the price of airfares in response to skyrocketing fuel costs.

Josh Zimmerman

West is best PremiumQantas boss praises McGowan as ‘best politician’ in country

Qantas boss Alan Joyce has lauded Premier Mark McGowan as ‘the best politician in the country at the moment’ as the pair flagged plans to further grow the number of international flights out of Perth.

Josh Zimmerman

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Qantas unveils two nonstop international flights from Perth

Perth is finally on Qantas’ long-range radar after years of neglect with two new nonstop international services to Johannesburg and Jakarta to be confirmed this morning.

Geoffrey Thomas

Good for wellbeingCommentsPremiumTravel therapy: Holidays ease burden for those with dementia

Going on a holiday has a a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing and can even benefit people with dementia, Perth researchers have found. 

Briana Fiore

TravelQld mulls taxes on tourists, park visitors

The Queensland government is considering an expert panel's proposal for taxes to be imposed on tourists and national parks visitors.

Marty Silk

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Travel bottlenecksCommentsPremium
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Qantas warns airport snarls to continue ‘for weeks, months’

Qantas boss Alan Joyce says the massive queues and baggage snarls plaguing Australian airports will continue for ‘weeks or months’ before they improve — but we’re in a much better position than Europe.

Adrian Lowe

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Reconnected Comments
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Perth-Johannesburg service next up for Qantas

Qantas is close to announcing a new three-times weekly flight to Johannesburg from Perth from November 1 this year in a major travel boost for Western Australia.

Geoffrey Thomas

TravelPremiumVivid 2023 to showcase Sydney's CBD dining

Details for next year's Vivid festival in Sydney have been revealed with a new focus on food and chefs after the event enjoyed its most popular year to date.

Phoebe Loomes

Take offCommentsPerth the next stop as AirAsia X returns to the skies

After two years on the ground Air Asia X backers say the low-cost carrier is back better than ever ... and it’s charting a course back to Perth.

Geoffrey Thomas

‘inspirational football’CommentsPremiumDockers tragics book GF flights despite airfares soaring

For self-confessed Dockers tragic Jane Durkin this is going to be a purple year with the team playing well beyond themselves.

Geoffrey Thomas

the road to nowhere PremiumWhy Warren-Blackwood should be on your roadtrip radar

What seems an endless stretch of road diluted only by quiet country towns and enclosed in sparse fields, filled with sheds as old as the hills they sit on, South Western Highway is a road tripper’s dream.

Kasper Johansen

Unbalanced view CommentsAirports hit back at ACCC report

The Australian Airports Association has hit back at the competition regulator’s report into giving airlines more bargaining power, claiming the ACCC has taken an unbalanced view.

Geoffrey Thomas

Singapore PremiumScoot in Silence to the Lion City

Why you should keep this budget airline in mind when booking your next flight, writes PENNY THOMAS

Penny Thomas

‘unprecedented high demand’CommentsPassport pain: Travel fears grow over month-long backlog

There were long queues at Perth’s passport office on Thursday as West Australians became frustrated with lengthy delays waiting to renew or apply for passports.

Kellie Balaam

Lion City Finely crafted food and spectacular views in Singapore

PENNY THOMAS visits a social dining destination set against Singapore’s skyline

Penny Thomas

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Jumbo plansCommentsPremium
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Emirates sets return date for A380s to WA

SEE THE PICTURES: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is planning big things for Perth travellers.

Geoffrey Thomas