AUSTRALIAN man Matthew Jones wasn’t even trying to reach the summit of the world’s highest mountain when he succumbed to the conditions that appears to have claimed his life.

In a bid to lure more passengers in the air and get Aussies spending their frequent flyer points this festive season, Qantas has rolled out thousands of seats to some of Australia’s most sought-after destinations.

LET’S face it: the cost of a holiday — flights, eating out, accommodation — can take a big bite out of your annual budget. But there are ways to save on every step in the journey from buying plane tickets and booking a resort to pinching the pennies on the road.

Time passes slowly on Lombok. The small Indonesian island is only an hour on the ferry from the hustle and bustle of Bali, but in many respects these neighbours are worlds apart.

“Spa King” Eddie Phillips has promised to hunt down and prosecute a group of naked revellers who broke into his luxury Byron Bay home.

Dust off your passport, because Australian residents are now able to travel to New Zealand – without having to enter mandatory hotel quarantine – from today.

PASSENGERS have expressed frustration at a new ban on electronic devices on flights to the United States and Britain that’s set to be enforced from this weekend.

THE Academy Awards ceremony is here and it’s about to immortalise some of the best films of the past 12 months.

Boom-time conditions are expected to continue in Western Australia for another two years despite the impact of Covid-19, but experts have warned about the state’s over-reliance on the mining industry.

PAKISTAN’S national airline said it would investigate allegations too many people were allowed to board an international flight, amid claims the extra passengers had to stand in aisles during the flight.