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Coronavirus NTPremiumAUSMAT member on deployment tests positive to Covid-19 in NT

An AUSMAT member on deployment has tested positive for Covid-19 in Darwin after returning to Australia.

JUDITH AISTHORPE

Bouncing backPremiumVirgin a real competitor as market share grows

Virgin Australia — which was on the brink of extinction just 14 months ago — is increasingly emerging as a strong rival to Qantas, the latest figures from the competition watchdog show.

Geoffrey Thomas

fitness edgePremiumStay sharp with a game of reflexes

Axe-throwing isn’t the macho pursuit you think it might be, finds ALEXANDRA CASEY

Alexandra Casey

TravelNZ prepares to lift Victorian travel pause

After closing its border to international arrivals from Victoria, New Zealand is preparing to re-open next week.

Ben McKay

australian ski guideThere’s snow time like the present

It’s time to start thinking of the slopes. Travel Editor STEPHEN SCOURFIELD looks at what Australia has to offer

Stephen Scourfield

DubaiChicken and chips at the Burj Al Arab

GEOFFREY THOMAS continues his occasional series on his misadventures while covering aviation.

Geoffrey Thomas

virtual space travelMulti-sensory experience out of this world

A Baroque orchestra and a NASA astrophysicist make heavenly music together, writes WILL YEOMAN

Will Yeoman

the pod well travelledDown the Gunbarrel Highway & beyond

STEPHEN SCOURFIELD is on the road again

Will Yeoman

WINTER EXCURSIONS GuideDestinations to warm the heart

STEPHEN SCOURFIELD’s Top 10 WA winter getaways

Stephen Scourfield

winter warmersPremiumInstagrammable winter getaways in Western Australia

Prepare for some interiors envy as we explore three stylish WA properties perfect for a cool-weather getaway.

Jade Jurewicz

Taronga Zoo, SydneyPremiumCreatures great and small ... and night to recall

JOHN BORTHWICK enjoys a unique sleepover in Sydney’s Taronga Zoo

John Borthwick

Showcasing the NTPremiumLocals snap up holiday vouchers in NT travel photo comp

More than 1000 Territorians sent in their snaps showcasing the Northern Territory’s natural beauty as part of Tourism NT’s recent Livin’ Local social media photo competition.

NATASHA EMECK

Surging demandPremiumFIFO, regional travellers boost Perth Airport traffic

Fly-in, fly-out workers and regional travellers are driving a surge in passenger traffic at Perth Airport, with data showing activity in those areas is within striking distance of pre-COVID levels.

Geoffrey Thomas

CoronavirusPremiumInternational traveller tests positive to Covid-19 at Howard Springs

The NT has recorded its 175th case of Covid-19 linked to interstate travel or international repatriation.

News Corp Australia

TourismPremiumNew travel comp offers share in $25k for your best NT experiences

Territorians are about to have the chance to win $25,000 in prizes, simply by sharing their memorable Territory and Kimberley travel experiences.

GARY SHIPWAY

KIMBERLEYPremiumLands an authentic experience

Home Valley Station reboots, writes STEPHEN SCOURFIELD

Stephen Scourfield

TRAVEL BUBBLECommentsPremiumBali to open doors to tourists next month

West Aussies’ favourite travel hotspot is set to re-open to visitors next month after reaching a 85 per cent vaccination rate in Kuta, Legian and Seminyak — with Chinese tourists first in line.

Rhianna Mitchell

ENGLANDPremiumBreezy Cornwall finds green niche

Cornish delights are under the global spotlight, writes STEVE McKENNA

STEVE McKENNA

Big crowds expectedPremiumThousands to attend GleNTi, Barunga, Finke over bumper NT long weekend

Almost 60,000 people in the NT are expected to hit the road to go camping or head to one of the dozens of dry season events on this bumper long weekend.

NATASHA EMECK

Tourism hotspotVideoCommentsPremiumUnique water sports landmark puts Collie on the map

WA is blessed with countless hidden gems. With the pandemic making travel difficult, Sandgropers are turning to the many picturesque hotspots in our own backyard. And now we have another.

Miriam Fisher

Coronavirus NTPremiumCovid-19 wastewater testing commences in Top End

NT Health has commenced a Covid-19 wastewater testing system across the Top End as ‘a further surveillance system’.

LEE ROBINSON

Covid-19PremiumNew quarantine, testing directions for recent Qld Covid case location visitors

The NT’s chief health officer has announced new quarantine and testing directions for anyone who has visited a Covid-19 case location in Queensland since Saturday, effective immediately

ALICIA PERERA

esperance glass artVideoPremiumCindy through the looking glass

WILL YEOMAN discovers a glass art wonderland in Esperance

Will Yeoman

the pod well travelledEVs, drones and Jon Doust in Esperance

This week The West’s dedicated travel podcast travels far and wide

Will Yeoman