It’s one small step for man, and one giant leap for Aussies who can’t wait to discover the land of the rising sun!

Meanwhile, Travel Weekly staff are urging the government to allow journalists to claim coffee and after-work beers on tax, which should help us save enough money to retire by the age of 35.

Victorian Premier Dan Andrews said he and his NSW counterpart Dominic Perrotett have been texting about this fandangled ‘Omicron zero’ situation, with both giving the strategy a thumbs down emoji.

Australia’s island state is certainly giving WA a run for its money in terms its hermit kingdom-ness.

Steven Miles has taken aim at ScoMo and his government for allowing “thousands” of non-essential international arrivals into the country, while Aussies are still stranded overseas.

A Victorian-based travel agent has crafted a cheeky little meme to slam the federal government over its lack of support for the sector.

As the federal government begins to roll out its COVID-19 vaccination strategy, Hurtigruten’s regional boss reckons travellers are eyeing the white continent for their post-restrictions jaunt.

South Africa joins a long list of destinations ready to welcome Aussie travellers with open arms once the international travel ban is relaxed.