The importance of the backpacker tourism industry will come under the spotlight at a tourism conference being held in Newcastle this week.

Last year more than 550,000 backpackers...

Travellers who need internet access on the road typically have two choices: either limit their use to the confines of hotel or café wifi—which can be pricey—or subscribe to long-term and expensive...

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Foreigners studying in Australia will automatically be allowed to work part-time under new visa arrangements.

From Saturday all student visas will be granted with work...