10 things we’ll never understand about Japan
We all love Japan but, no matter how many times we visit, some things will always remain a puzzle.
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Spineless government is preventing cheaper flights for Australians
With the Australian government, allowing airline lobbyists to dictate terms that override the interests of consumers shows a spineless dereliction of duty.
- by Michael Gebicki
I went to work in the jungle and learnt lessons that changed my life
A 21-year-old wise beyond his years taught me lessons about patience and empathy we all should heed.
- by Michael Fowler
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Travel hot list, August 2023: Revamp for Melbourne heritage hotel
A backpackers is reborn in Sydney, an unassuming ’70s building is revamped in Melbourne and a new Spanish gallery finally opens, close to 100 years after its conception.
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