Tag: New York

WATCH: The Rural Fire Service thanks the world for all its support over the bushfire crisis in the biggest way possible.

These hip 'hoods are the cutting edge of global fashion and fun.

New York still thrills like no other city in the world, but don’t ignore the other lesser-known, nearby places like Jersey City, writes a travelling CHARLIE INGLEFIELD.

If you want the next holiday on which you embark to be one that deserves to have pride of place on your bucket list, give any of these 12 classics a try.

“Part of me died that day too, you know that because part of me is with you now. These days don't get easier, I truly thought they would. I'm glad they don't.” - Stuart Knox

New York is a shot of adrenaline – when used sparingly and in small quantities, it lifts you to heights rarely achieved.

Where in the world do the most users of Instagram like to snap and share?

Inspiring Australian model Madeline Stuart will be the second model with Down Syndrome to grace the catwalks of New York Fashion Week.

London is the world’s favourite holiday city and Sydney drops 8 places to no 17.

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10 absolute must-do, must-see, must-not-miss experiences when you travel across the USA and Canada.

Discover the somewhat unusual hidden gems of New York City

Australians are flocking to the USA and in increasing numbers, with cities like Los Angeles and New York doubling in popularity with Aussie visitors.

Swapping London and New York for higher incomes in Shanghai and Singapore is paying off for the many Aussies spread across the region. Indeed, more Australian expats earn top dollars abroad than other expat nationalities.

London has overtaken Hong Kong as the world's most expensive city and is twice as expensive as Sydney, due mostly to rising rent and employee costs.

Like the experimental frog in hot water, Australia seems to keep sitting still while the water is literally warming up. While 125 world leaders are meeting in New York to engage in the climate change debate, Australia's leader will be absent.

Australia's prime minister has laid a wreath at the National September 11 Memorial in New York City.

A survey conducted by Hydrogen Recruitment shows that business executives place Sydney just after London and New York as best places to work.

One of the greatest pleasures of travelling is meeting the locals but where are the world’s friendliest?

INTERVIEW |There’s been a lot of travel on the schedule of late for one of Australia’s biggest new indie pop-rock acts. Australian Times catches up with Brisbane’s Sheppard as they head off to New York and London where last year they discovered an audience for their infections party sound track ...

Tony Abbott’s government has been accused of pettiness after incoming foreign minister Julie Bishop axed a plum posting as Australia's next consul-general in New York for former Labor premier Steve Bracks.

REVIEW | Chimerica at Almeida Theatre is a captivating rollercoaster for the heart and mind, a play which explores the changing fortunes of two countries through the lens of a single photograph.

TRAVEL WRITER WINNER | Traversing the US and Canada by bus can be an eye-opening way to travel, in more ways than one. Our Great Travel Writer competition winner for April, ALICE RERDEN, shares her story.

Divinyls lead singer and Australian music icon Chrissy Amphlett passed away today after a two year battle with cancer.

CHRIS'S KITCHEN | This month saw our resident Australian Times chef Chris Ark cross the Atlantic and hit the tarmac at JFK in search of tasty New York food and unique Big Apple dining experiences!

THIS WEEK IN... NYC | Those of the carnivorous persuasion should sharpen their knives, strap on a bib and hotfoot it to the annual Meatopia.