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Kashihara shrine.

japanPremiumTouching belief at Kashihara shrine

Bethany Hiatt at a site steeped in belief and tradition

Bethany Hiatt

Shinsekai, Osaka.

on tourPremiumOff the beaten track in Japan

Bethany Hiatt gets a big look at the land of the rising sun

Bethany Hiatt

Mt Buller snow piles.

Snow funPremiumWinter wonderland at Mt Buller

More than 15,000 cubic metres of snow was stockpiled in the lead-up to the season, writes Olga de Moeller

Olga de Moeller

Indonesian Police arrest the Australian man. Andre/ radarbali.id

World newsAustralian arrested in Bali in fresh drug shock

Video has emerged of the moment an Aussie tourist is arrested in Bali with what appears to be a small bag containing a white powder substance.

Brendan Kearns

A statue of Douglas the Labrador at The Truffle Farm in Deloraine, Tasmania.

Finding fungiHunting with Tassie’s hardest workers: the truffle dogs

This canine trio are as rare as the black diamonds they are trained to sniff out at The Truffle Farm in Deloraine, writes Jessie Stoelwinder

Jessie Stoelwinder

Shinkyo Bridge.

Japan GuidePremiumEight (unexpected) UNESCO sites

Stephen Scourfield gets the inside run from locals

Stephen Scourfield

In this shot I have focused on the grass reeds in front of St Ildephonsus’ College and managed the depth of field to have the building slightly out of focus. I've deliberately anchored the building at the bottom of the frame to make the reeds stand out against the blue sky. It is taken with a Sony A7III and a 24-240mm zoom and the camera settings were: ISO 200, 1/640 second shutter speed, and f/13 aperture.

PhotographyA place in four pictures: New Norcia

This week’s A Place In Four Pictures focuses on New Norcia

Mogens Johansen

Classical exhibits are at the core of the collection at Sir John Soane's Museum.

EnglandPremiumA hidden gem of a museum in London

Steve McKenna has a revelation

Steve McKenna

Qantas has been crowned the safest airline. Newswire / Gaye Gerard

AviationCommentsPremium‘Unmatched’: The world’s safest airlines revealed

Airline experts have ranked the world’s safest carriers and there is some great news for an Aussie icon.

Alexandra Feiam

You can reach a multitude of European destinations from Domodossola’s railway station.

insiderPremiumWalking the streets of Italy, for real

Steve McKenna enjoys a visit to charming Domodossola

Steve McKenna

The moments before Prateek Joshi and his whole family were killed in the Indian air crash

THE NIGHTLYHaunting image as entire family killed on Air India flight

Years of sacrifice were wiped away in moments after a family of five on the trip of a lifetime was killed - right after posting an image from inside the doomed Air India flight.

Matt Shrivell

The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii is sending lava hundreds of metres into the air as a new aviation alert is issued.

World newsCommentsFlight warning as volcano spews lava 300m into air

One of the world’s most famous volcanoes has erupted violently, producing a rare phenomenon and prompting aviation authorities to raise the travel threat level.

Matt Shrivell

Australian caravan manufacturer Jayco is being sued by the consumer watchdog. Google

BUSINESSPremiumCaravan maker sued over off-road claims

An iconic Australian company is being sued over claims its products can tackle the rugged outback.

Blair Jackson

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UPDATEDPremiumFirst Virgin flight takes off to Doha

Virgin Australia’s first flight to Doha left Sydney Airport on Thursday with the airline’s landmark deal with Qatar helping drive lower airfares.

Clareese Packer, Alexandra Feiam

Jetstar Asia operations will cease on July 31.

Aviation PremiumRefunds on the cards for Jetstar Asia passengers

Aviation expert Emma Kelly has a Jetstar Asia update

Emma Kelly

Qantas has announced a sale on premium cabins on international flights. NCA NewsWire / David Swift

NEWSPremiumQantas launches huge sale on premium seats

Hopeful travellers can book return flights to popular international destinations at discounted rates in this massive sale.

Brendan Kearns

Jetstar Asia flights between Singapore and Broome will end on July 29 as Qantas brings 13 Airbus A320 aircraft jets back to Australia.

WA TourismCommentsTour operators take hit after Broome to Asia flights culled

The burgeoning Kimberley tourism industry is set to be collateral damage in Qantas’ scrapping of its Singapore-based offshoot Jetstar Asia.

Neale Prior

The two convicted murderers were executed within an hour of each other.

THE NIGHTLYUS performs double execution day for rapist, murderers

Witnesses have described a gruesome scene with two murderers dealt the ultimate penalty within an hour of each other, as authorities in America carried out a double execution day.

Matt Shrivell

The two convicted murderers were executed within an hour of each other.

Americas - USA, Canada, South AmericaUS performs double execution day for rapist, murderers

Witnesses have described a gruesome scene with two murderers dealt the ultimate penalty within an hour of each other, as authorities in America carried out a double execution day.

Matt Shrivell

Anaconda and XTM Performance are running the Heat The Homeless campaign for the eighth year.

Donate nowYour snow gear could heat the homeless

Anaconda stores are accepting donations to warm those sleeping rough this winter, writes Jessie Stoelwinder

Jessie Stoelwinder

It has now been confirmed by authorities that the cause of death for the three young sisters found near a Washington state campground as the manhunt intensifying for their father.

THE NIGHTLYHarrowing cause of death revealed for three young sisters

The autopsy results for three young sisters allegedly murdered by their dad have been revealed as their father continues to elude a police manhunt.

Madeline Cove

It has now been confirmed by authorities that the cause of death for the three young sisters found near a Washington state campground as the manhunt intensifying for their father.

Americas - USA, Canada, South AmericaHarrowing cause of death revealed for three young sisters

The autopsy results for three young sisters allegedly murdered by their dad have been revealed as their father continues to elude a police manhunt.

Madeline Cove

LAX/Metro Transit Centre station has officially opened.

Major stationFinally — a train for LAX ahead of the 2028 Olympics

It’s notoriously tricky to get around LA by public transport but that’s about to change, writes Jessie Stoelwinder

Jessie Stoelwinder

The Nook is a cosy retreat for guests at Broadwick Soho.

londonPremiumSoho hotel graced by Taylor Swift & Dua Lipa (& maybe you)

The spirit of Soho is alive at this flamboyant retreat, writes STEVE McKENNA

Steve McKenna