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International roaming scam no longer!

Telecommunication companies that offer international roaming services will be required to provide more information on the costs of the services. This comes after new standards implemented by the Federal Government were released.  The program aims at increasing the information available to users about their billing for global roaming and to avoid the shock of returning […]

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Virgin Australia’s frequent flyer program for pets

Unveiled by celebrity vet, Chris Brown, Virgin Australia has expanded their loyalty program to include travel for pets. Velocity members are now able to earn 300 points every time their dog of cat flies on a VA flight. Velocity frequent flyer CEO Neil Thompson said the carrier flies almost 30,000 pets each year around the […]

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The Human Whale Event

This week, the Human Whale Event attracted many people to Port Stephens in NSW. The event was held as part of the 2013 Whale Watch Season but also to celebrate the 40 year anniversary of the end of whaling in Australia. Hundreds of Port Stephens locals came together to form the outline of a whale […]

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Name Tourism WA’s whale shark

Tourism WA adopted a whale shark last year and now need your help to name it! A shortlist of names will be posted on their Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/ExtraordinaryWesternAustralia/app_145423878977996?adid=wacom:fb:june13:whaleshark

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Club Jetstar

Jetstar has announced the launch of ‘Club Jetstar’, a membership program which offers exclusive access to sales events and discounts. Jetstar has said the move will give more value and choice to its members, through advanced access to special sales,discounts and bonus offers on travel insurance, credit cards and car rental. To start off with, […]

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WILD Discovery Zone in Sydney

Children should look forward to WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo new interactive exhibition which will soon open to the public. The new attractions names WILD Discovery Zone will offer a schedule of activities for kids such as handling animal artifacts like crocodile skin and echidna bones as well as being able to interact up close with […]

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Perth makes Trip Advisor’s Best

In yesterday’s West Australian newspaper, there was an article on ‘Trip Advisor’s Best’, and we were pleased to see that Western Australia had been mentioned a few times! Perth came in 4th for Australia’s Top Destinations; Turquoise Bay in Exmouth came 19th in the World’s Top Beaches (Also 2nd-best beach in Australia), whilst Kings Park […]

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Queensland’s The Biggest Loser Retreat

Owners of the Gold Coasts Golden Door Health Retreat are currently in the process of re-branding the property to become the first The Biggest Loser Retreat in the country. The resort aims to aid overweight and obese Australians through customized weight-loss programs. Packages include accommodation, food, beverages, information seminars, fitness and movement sessions and cooking […]

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Saffires ‘e-tox’ package

Luxury lodge, Saffire Freycinet in Tasmania, has launched an ‘e-tox’ package which has guests disconnected from all forms of social media. Upon check in, guests must surrender all electronics for the duration of their stay. Whilst at the lodge, guests can rejuvenate and relax and exercises which are guided by a personal host.

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