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Australia to scrap pre-departure testing as restriction expiration looms

After two long years, those entering and exiting Australia will no longer…

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“Cruising is coming back to Queensland”: Palaszczuk, Carnival, and Princess reveal restart plans

The Queensland cruise industry is preparing itself for the biggest comeback since…

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Future of cruise now in state and territory’s hands, despite federal cruise ban lift, says AFTA CEO

The industry has breathed a sigh of relief after yesterday's big cruise…

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Carnival Splendor will return to Sydney

Even if you're not really into cruising, you've got to admire Carnival's…

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Travel agents’ national day of action highlights cruise industry struggle

Travel agents took to the streets earlier this week, just like they…

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Entry restrictions eased for international travellers

Those with a debilitating fear of having foreign objects wedged in their…

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“A devastating blow”: cruise industry reacts to Australia’s extended ban

The Health Minister has gone back on his promise to bring cruising…

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Cruise ban likely to lift before Christmas, says Health Minister

Although Greg Hunt's computer screen isn't visible in this image, one can…

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Inbound travel won’t be on the cards until next year, says ScoMo

Following Friday's announcement that Australia's international travel ban will be lifted next…

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ScoMo says Pfizer deal with UK a “game-changer” for Australia’s reopening plan

At least the PM had something to cheer about over the weekend…

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Fiji Airways CEO still hopeful of “early” travel bubble with Australia

Greg Hunt’s announcement late yesterday hasn’t dampened the spirits of Andre Viljoen…

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CLIA calls for urgent government talks after cruise ban extended

Health Minister Hunt has extended Australia's international travel ban for another three…

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Health Minister hints at Australian cruise comeback by year’s end

Greg Hunt has shed some light on when the Australian cruise industry…

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Federal government closes international travel loophole for Aussies living abroad

Meanwhile, the phrase “snap lockdown” continues to be a popular one in…

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“Not asking for special treatment”: CLIA slams government’s cruise ban extension

Staff at CLIA's Aussie office have been told to give Joel Katz…

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Health Minister reveals plan that could see vaccinated Aussies travelling internationally in six weeks

We don't want to alarm you, but our new favourite minister Greg…

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Health Minister says international travel “an incentive” for Aussies to get vaccinated

Got a few clients who desperately want to venture overseas, but aren’t…

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Stranded Aussie expats risk huge fines and jail time to travel overseas via New Zealand

The first batch of Aussies using the trans-Tasman bubble as a means…

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“Vaccination alone is no guarantee that you can open up”: Health Minister issues bleak border warning

Greg Hunt says Australia’s international border could remain closed even once the…

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International travel ban for Aussies extended by another three months

With all the COVID-19 variants floating about overseas at the moment, this…

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“I’d love to see a Pacific bubble”: ScoMo reveals countries that could restart international travel for Aussies

Australia’s PM has hinted that a travel bubble with neighbouring nations might…

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New Zealand sticking to two-way travel ‘bubble’ timeline despite Australia’s recent COVID-19 concerns

We've got a feeling NZ might just be 2021's top overseas destination…

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HELL YEAH! Ardern says Aussies will be travelling quarantine-free to New Zealand early next year

FINALLY! Get ready for your phone to ring off the hook from…

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Australia stands firm on vaccine release date as US gives Pfizer emergency approval

Does anyone else feel as though they are being jabbed in the…

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“V-day” in the UK: 90-year-old receives first official Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Margaret Keenan, who turns 91 next week, was the first person to…

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Australia’s international travel and cruise ship bans to remain until mid-March

COVID deniers and eternal optimists aside, this announcement by the federal Health…

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Australia responds to the UK’s emergency approval of Pfizer vaccine

While the UK might be getting the jab as early as next…

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Pfizer’s 90 per cent effective COVID vaccine could be available for Aussies next year

Tell your clients to start planning now, because international travel may be…

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Lawyer to challenge Commonwealth in court over “draconian” international travel ban

An Australian legal professional is preparing a case against the federal government…

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Government hints at extended travel ban, as 40 new cases of coronavirus confirmed on Diamond Princess

The Minister for Health has suggested the travel ban may stay in…

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