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UK lifts business class ‘flight tax’ to $500
Passengers in premium cabins will face an even higher departure tax on flights from the UK.
Travelling overseas? Take your Medicare card with you
Your Medicare card also provides coverage in almost a dozen countries overseas.
Sri Lanka launches visa-free travel for Australians
Visitors from dozens of countries will no longer need a visa to enter the South Asian island nation.
Get ready for Europe’s ETIAS visa waiver
Following multiple delays, the online visa waiver system will now take off in early 2025.
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Australia climbs on list of world’s most powerful passports
The ranking is based on the number of countries you can visit without requiring a full visa.
2024 Budget reveals new fees for Australian passports
A price rise from July 1 will make the Australian passport one of the world’s most expensive
Brazil introduces mandatory $120 e-visa for Australians
The new digital visa will be compulsory from April 10, 2024.
How to keep your clothes fresh when you travel
Incorporate these three simple tips into your travel routine.
The breakthrough cancer research you should follow
This year's annual meeting at Chicago reveals the latest breakthroughs in cancer research.
Eurostar to launch high-speed trains between London, Germany
The combined network of Eurostar and Thalys would link five countries under the new Green Speed banner.
When borders reopen, will travel insurance cover COVID-19?
From medical bills to cancellation fees if you test positive and can't fly, there's a lot to look for in travel insurance.
Australia completes home quarantine trial
The pilot scheme will help chart new options for Australians returning from 'low-risk' countries.
Qld launches home isolation as hotel quarantine alternative
From Friday, eligible travellers entering Queensland will be able to quarantine at home, rather than a government-arranged hotel.
Bangkok has big plans to beat its traffic congestion
Thailand’s government hopes a new Bangkok railway station can solve the city’s traffic woes.
QLD's new mandatory border pass for domestic, int'l arrivals
From 1am on June 19, all QLD arrivals will need to complete one of three border passes: and the requirements are a real minefield.
What you need to do before travelling to New Zealand
Planning to take a trip within the trans-Tasman travel bubble? There are steps you need to follow before you fly.
Vaccine passports aren’t getting the free pass many expected
So-called vaccination passports which show proof of vaccination have become a point of contention.