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Emily Murphy

Email & Social Editor

Emily Murphy is Australian Traveller's Email & Social Editor, and in her 4+ years at the company she has been instrumental in shaping its social media and email presence, and crafting compelling narratives that inspire others to explore Australia's vast landscapes. Her previous role was a journalist at Prime Creative Media and before that she was freelancing in publishing, content creation and digital marketing. When she's not creating scroll-stopping travel content, Em is a devoted 'bun mum' and enjoys spending her spare time by the sea, reading, binge-watching a good TV show and exploring Sydney's vibrant dining scene. Next on her Aussie travel wish list? South Australia and The Kimberley.

Couple walking through vineyard in Stanthorpe, Queensland

QLD

Queensland’s wine country just beat the Whitsundays to become the state’s top town

A cool-climate Granite Belt town known for pinot noir and apple orchards has claimed Queensland's most coveted tourism crown.

Sydney

First flights from Western Sydney’s new airport go on sale

Western Sydney International Airport will open on 25 October 2026, with Jetstar the first airline off the blocks – and tickets are on sale today.

Sunshine Coast

Australia’s most famous pineapple is getting a glow-up – and it comes with a microbrewery

The Sunshine Coast's Big Pineapple just scored $5 million from the Queensland Government. Here's what's coming.

Tropical North

After 15 years, Dunk Island is finally open for overnight stays again

Is this Tropical North Queensland's most exciting new island stay?

Port Fairy

Australia’s best festival town is hiding at the end of the Great Ocean Road

Port Fairy is the festival town that has no off-season.

Sydney

The best restaurants in Sydney for 2026

We’ve scoured the city to find the best Sydney restaurants to put on your radar in 2026.

Chocolate Experience at Cadbury Chocolate Central

Hobart

Tasmania is getting a $150 million chocolate wonderland

Forget Willy Wonka. The real thing is coming to Hobart.

Australia

Jetstar to cover the cost of your return flight across 80 routes – for the next 48 hours only

Fares start at $64, and with cost-of-living still biting, the timing couldn't be better.

Qantas planes sitting together at airport

Australia

Which Qantas flights have been cut? Inside the airline’s extended schedule changes

Qantas has extended its domestic flight cuts for another three months and doubled down on Europe as Middle East conflict sends jet fuel costs soaring.