If there was any speck of hope left of a two-way trans-Tasman ‘bubble’ happening by Christmas, New Zealand’s Prime Minister has practically eradicated it.

Should Australia’s PM somewhat reprise his role as “Scotty from marketing”? The ATIC’s Simon Westaway certainly thinks so.

Trying to make sense of all the state and territory border closures going on today? All is deciphered here.

Darren Rudd offered plenty of scoops to the Travel DAZE audience during his session yesterday. Here’s one of them – and it’s big!

ScoMo fronted the media on Friday arvo to provide a welcome update for stranded Aussies abroad, thankfully sans his Cronulla Sharks cap hat.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has sent his Christmas wish list to Santa nice and early, which includes an easing of travel restrictions and a Cronulla Sharks stubby holder.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has put the idea of creating a trans-Tasman bubble between Australia and New Zealand on ice, saying reopening state borders is the priority.

The PM has indicated that quarantine measures onboard Diamond Princess may not be all they’re cracked up to be.

Proving Travel Weekly will run practically anything on a Friday to get to the pub quicker comes this slimy, tentacle-filled story.

PM visits Paddington Bear’s birthplace, takes time between marmalade sandwiches to catch up with Aussie travel entrepreneurs making a name for themselves.

Fiji wants to see Australians become more aggressive in travelling to their islands.

News of new rail link to Western Sydney met with cheer from Western Sydneysiders. The rest of Sydney still refuse to go.