Destinations
States shut their borders as Victoria readies for five-day snap lockdown
Wondering how the other states and territories have responded to Victoria’s snap lockdown? We’ve gathered all the info we can amid this fast-moving situation.
Destinations
South Australia introduces hard border, Qld to reimpose border passes as Melbourne’s COVID-19 outbreak grows
by Huntley Mitchell
Both states are taking no chances on the growing COVID-19 outbreak at the Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport quarantine hotel.
Destinations
States and territories introduce travel restrictions following Victoria’s COVID case
On a more positive note, South Australia has removed its hard border arrangement with Western Australia.
Midweek Interview
Life in the time of COVID-19 with MTA’s Anne Lane
This week, we traded slow cooker recipes with an MTA travel advisor. It took us a while to realise she was talking about a type of pot and not someone who takes three hours to make pasta.
Destinations
States and territories react to WA’s shock five-day lockdown
by Huntley Mitchell
Just when Australia’s domestic borders looked as if they would soon be free of restrictions, WA has prompted a widespread tightening.
Tourism
Australia’s international border closure “one of the last things to change”, says chief medical officer
The man in charge of leading Australia’s COVID-19 response isn’t budging on his international travel forecast. At least that means the champagne has more time to chill.
Aviation
Rex reaffirms commitment to COVID-19 refunds
Unlike some other airlines that are making it difficult to get a refund during the pandemic, Rex has got its passengers’ backs.
Aviation
Brisbane Airport achieves global COVID-safe accreditation
While the health and safety protocols at Brisbane’s quarantine hotels are being questioned, at least the airport’s got it together.
Destinations
Victoria introduces ‘traffic light’ permit system for domestic travel
Dan Andrews has reportedly been playing Duke Dumont’s “Red Light Green Light” on repeat in his office in celebration of this news.
Destinations
Northern Territory revokes ‘hotspot’ status for Greater Brisbane, with Queensland to end lockdown
Greater Brisbanites with trips booked to the Top End and the Red Centre have had their prayers answered, as the Queensland government gets ready to end its three-day snap lockdown.
Tourism
Australia’s Chief Medical Officer warns border restrictions “to continue for some time” despite COVID-19 vaccine rollout
by Huntley Mitchell
With all the hype around the accelerated rollout of a coronavirus vaccine, Paul Kelly has provided a realistic take on what to expect.
Aviation
National Cabinet announces new aviation measures to control spread of COVID-19
Did you happen to recently purchase a fancy new face mask to stand out in public? Well, now you’ll be able to stand out on planes, too.