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Donald Trump’s pivot on tariffs against the US’s neighbours is a hopeful sign for more moderate trade policies going forward, Roger Cook said on Tuesday. 

Roger CookCommentsPremiumDonald Trump’s tariff pivot a hopeful sign for WA: Cook

Donald Trump’s pivot on tariffs against the US’ neighbours is a hopeful sign for more moderate trade policies going forward, the Premier said on Tuesday. 

Dylan Caporn

Delta Air Lines will fly A350s on direct flights between Melbourne and LA. Supplied / Chris Rank

TRAVELPremium‘Price war’ as new airline stakes claim

The latest competitor on a key route between Australia and the US has put its first seats up for sale.

Blair Jackson

NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen will face more questions this week about her use of publicly funded cars. NewsWire / John Appleyard

UPDATEDPremium‘Shocker’: Premier admission on MP’s car use

More revelations about the Transport Minister’s liberal use of ministerial cars are a “shocker” and one particular trip is “indefensible”, the NSW Premier says.

Blair Jackson

A 77-year-old Queensland woman has died after becoming bogged near Mount Augustus in Western Australia during a severe heatwave. ABC

NewsPremiumTourist dies in Outback heat tragedy

A Queensland woman has died after she left her bogged vehicle to seek help in extreme heat while en route to a notorious hiking spot in a remote part of Western Australia.

Emma Kirk

Passengers onboard the affected United Airlines flight to New York recorded smoke and flames coming from the wing of the aircraft.

The NightlyPassengers flee ‘flames’ in third US flight horror in days

Passengers have fled a New York-bound plane about to take off from Houston on Monday as they reportedly spotted flames and smoke billowing from the wing.

Hayley Taylor and Demi Huang

Australian Border Force (ABF) officers allegedly detected the illicit drugs on Saturday (1 February, 2025).

NEWSPremiumText before alleged $6.5m cocaine smuggle

A text allegedly sent by a young New Zealander accused of trying to bring 20kg of cocaine into Australia from the US has been aired in court.

Rhiannon Lewin

The Wood at Brokenwood Winery offers a $105 set menu. Supplied

UPDATEDPremiumKey questions after MPs’ ‘boozy’ lunch

A Liberal opposition leader has been grilled over his use of taxpayer-funded drivers after calling for two Labor MPs to be sacked over a “boozy lunch”.

Nathan Schmidt

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UPDATEDPremium‘We want answers’: Wong on Laos probe

Australia is demanding a “full, thorough and transparent” investigation after six backpackers died from methanol-laced drinks in Laos.

Aisling Brennan, Alexandra Feiam

Coco Beach, deserted even in peak season.

InsidersPremiumThe secret Thai island hiding in plain sight

Ian Neubauer finds a quiet spot.

IAN NEUBAUER

Elegant but simple.

InspirationPremiumWilderness lodge on a remote Thai island

Ian Neubauer is happily offshore.

Ian Neubauer 

Aussie Pies in Bali.

island lifePremiumWe reckon these are the best pies in Bali

Dave Smith on the taste trail

Dave Smith

El Arco, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Cruising the PacificPremiumLife’s a beach in the Mexican Riviera

Michael Ferrante mixes the pace in the Americas on a Princess voyage

Michael Ferrante

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TravelPremiumWhy flights to LA to become a lot cheaper

A giant American airline will become the third player on a key Australia to US route later this year.

Blair Jackson

One of the modern copper stills at the Glen Garioch distillery.

SCOTLANDA whisky tour with a difference

Steve McKenna tries a forward-thinking and immersive experience in one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries

Steve McKennz

President Donald Trump speaks with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and his wife Kathryn in the Oval Office at the White House on Friday. MUST CREDIT: Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post

Americas - USA, Canada, South AmericaCommentsTrump pulls trigger on potential tariff war

The comprehensive roster of products that may soon become noticeably more expensive for American consumers and businesses runs from industrial metals and commodities to wine, beer, lumber and medicine.

David J. Lynch, Mary Beth Sheridan, Amanda Coletta

Nautical vibes at Colourpatch, Augusta.

western australiaPremiumTrue south and the Augusta spirit

Sue Yeap heads far south west and is charmed by Augusta

SUE YEAP

There's a renewed radiance to the stonework and stained-glass windows of Notre-Dame.

good newsPremiumA glorious Notre-Dame rises from the ashes

Steve McKenna savours the revival of a beloved French landmark

Steve McKenna

DJI Flip.

PhotographyPremiumDJI Flip

Mogens Johansen takes flight with DJI’s latest compact drone with foldable, full-coverage propeller guards

Mogens Johansen

Violet main cabin lighting.

insidersIlluminating times in the aircraft cabin

Aviation writer Emma Kelly finds mood-setting grounded in science

Emma Kelly

First responders work the scene after a small plane crashed in Philadelphia.

THE NIGHTLYShopping mall, houses on fire as plane crashes and explodes

Philadelphia residents and shoppers have been left running for cover after a medical transport plane struck a local shopping mall and houses as the US reels from another aircraft tragedy.

Matt Shrivell

A hiker at the top of Monkey Rock near Denmark.

Western AustraliaPremiumOff the beaten track

Off The Beaten Track offers new nature experience in Great Southern region, writes Mogens Johansen

Mogens Johansen

US President Donald Trump has said the army helicopter was flying too high.

Americas - USA, Canada, South AmericaVideoTrump says helicopter was ‘too high’ as soldiers named

US President Donald Trump has spoken out about the American Airlines crash saying the army aircraft may have been at fault leading up to the incident as soldiers are named.

Matt Shrivell

Alone Australia Gordon Dedman.

remote travel Alone adviser’s tips for bush survival

Stephen Scourfield shares safety advice from an expert

Stephen Scourfield

Magic coffee in Melbourne.

Full of beansPremiumMagic coffee in Melbourne

There’s nothing like it in Perth, says Olga de Moeller

Olga de Moeller