Australia Travel News 08/01/2011

The biggest price increases were in fruit and vegetables, utilities, and holiday travel and accommodation.

At the worst possible time for the Australian tourism industry, it’s been revealed the Australian government plans to cut Customs and Immigration staff, with an immediate effect on processing times at airports.

he ban on Tiger Airways flying in Australia will remain until at least Wednesday after the air-safety regulator sought more time to assess the budget airline's response to conditions placed on its air operator's certificate.

Tommy Oar's spectacular free-kick with two minutes remaining salvaged a 1-1 draw for Australia in their opening match of the Under-20 World Cup against Ecuador.

Much of central and southern Australia has had its warmest end to July in decades, with the last few days of the month 3 to 8 degrees above average.

NSW Police have been made aware of a Facebook page that has allegedly made disturbing death threats against baby-faced singer Jack Vidgen.

There are a few things you might want to know before you get here. Here are some of the best and worst things about Australia

The Grand Pacific Drive weaves through the coastal rainforests of the Royal National Park and along the sheer cliffs above the South Pacific Ocean. It’s a gorgeous drive that became even more enjoyable when I realized that we weren’t just driving aimlessly: we had a destination!

On historic Oxford Street in Paddington, Red Threads offers a mix of new, designer donations and vintage finds. This eclectic store opened in April of this year and all of the proceeds benefit the Australian Red Cross.

Normally, you'd just put your head down and get on with it, but that's going to prove a little tricky for this 2.5m crocodile after his was eaten by his 5m mate.