Matt and Brett, Author at Newcastle Weekly

Matt and Brett: Slowing down

Lifestyle Matt and Brett - August 7, 2026

A few weeks ago we were lucky enough to get a few days away, and instead of heading to the city or the coast, we went inland and did something we rarely...

Matt and Brett: Travelling on our stomachs

Lifestyle Matt and Brett - July 3, 2026

Attributed to Napoleon is the saying “an army marches on its stomach” and Matt and Brett think the same can be said for many travellers.

Matt and Brett: Who’s got festival fever?

Lifestyle Matt and Brett - June 6, 2026

Matt and Brett arrived at Paniyiri, Australia’s largest Greek Festival, in Brisbane, thinking they were just going for lunch.

Matt and Brett: Jet lag not included

Lifestyle Matt and Brett - May 9, 2026

The world might feel a little chaotic right now, but you don’t have to go far to escape it. Here are some Aussie destinations to visit.

Are you inclined to recline, ask Matt and Brett

Lifestyle Matt and Brett - April 3, 2026

When you fly there’s a few unspoken but readily understood rules, say Newcastle Weekly's travel gurus Matt and Brett.

Matt and Brett: Who’s coming to the cottage?

Lifestyle Matt and Brett - March 8, 2026

You would have to be disconnected from current pop culture if you haven’t at least heard about the new TV show Heated Rivalry.

Matt and Brett: The sweet ensuite

Lifestyle Matt and Brett - February 7, 2026

There’s no denying that we all love a 5-star getaway but, if you’re like us, the budget rarely stretches that far unless it’s for something really special.

Matt and Brett: New year’s reservations

Lifestyle Matt and Brett - January 10, 2026

Newcastle Weekly's travel gurus Matt and Brett are replacing New Year’s resolutions with new year's reservations.

Matt and Brett: Where will Santa find you?

Lifestyle Matt and Brett - December 13, 2025

When talking about Xmas plans it seems that more and more people we know are escaping the traditional family Christmas.

Matt and Brett: Time travel

Lifestyle Matt and Brett - November 8, 2025

Like us, have you ever shared that mandatory "bevies before boarding" photo at the airport and had someone chip you for drinking before noon?

Matt and Brett: The unwelcome souvenir… jet lag

Lifestyle Matt and Brett - October 10, 2025

NW columnists Matt and Brett arrived home this week with one of the worst cases of jet lag they've ever experienced.

Matt and Brett: Who packed the passports?

Lifestyle Matt and Brett - September 13, 2025

Matt and Brett recently had to renew their passports... how quickly 10 years goes by. There’s something special about receiving a new one.

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