Riotous attempt to score
HUNDREDS of men, two teams, one ball, few rules. Bizarre tradition sees town boarded up as football frenzy hits the streets — and river.
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Sydney cashes in on cruise boom
THE majestic white cash cows behind Sydney’s tourism boom will soon be docking at modern facilities with a $22m upgrade of the overseas passenger terminal.
DFAT raises Ukraine travel alert
AUSTRALIANS planning to visit Ukraine have been warned to “reconsider their need to travel” as the threat of armed conflict deepens.
Brazil’s Carnival showcases sexy samba
RIO’S Carnival burst into top gear, adding a sultry yet competitive edge to the event as elite samba schools compete for the champions’ title.
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Leaving the airport is about to get slower
YOU’VE finally made it off the plane and through immigration. The exit is in sight. But now, you have to pass through security just to LEAVE, with futuristic unmanned portals being installed at some airports.
Glitch brings airspace to a standstill
A TECHNICAL glitch that delayed or cancelled hundreds of flights at Britain’s busiest airports has finally been fixed.
Runway debris delays flights
UPDATE: PILES of debris blown on to the runway at Brisbane Airport earlier today still causing some delays to flights.
Travellers warned to get it together
DISORGANISED holidaymakers aren’t bothering to get travel insurance until the week, or even the day, they leave the country.
Hanging out for extreme photos
AMAZING PICS: Aussie Krystle Wright risks life and limb for the most spectacular photos of extreme sports. It doesn’t always go well.
Qantas fights for life after $300m loss
QANTAS is to slash 1000 jobs in a bid to save $2 billion after posting a $300 million loss, as the airline’s chief, Alan Joyce, takes a $1.2 million pay cut.
Wild weather causes airport delays
TRAVELLERS are facing frustrating delays at Melbourne Airport this evening as wild weather causes havoc along the east coast.
Jetstar’s future at Avalon in doubt
THE only airline that uses Victoria’s second airport is heavily discounting fares as it considers scrapping flights to Avalon.
All’s fare in Tiger’s war on Jetstar
A BUDGET airline ticket war looms after Tigerair announced a major expansion of routes and planes in a bid to take on Jetstar.
Blunt Branson flays Flying Kangaroo
VIRGIN guru Richard Branson has stuck the knife into his Qantas, claiming the Flying Kangaroo would not be in a financial mess if it had better management and service.
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