The Editorial Team

Shireen started her career as an automotive writer for an online magazine before joining News Corp’s community newspapers covering local news and politics. During this time she had a stint on Sky News Australia as News Local’s correspondent. She then moved to London and Frankfurt working as a journalist and freelance travel writer before returning home to join the news.com.au team.

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Travel Incidents

Tourist who visited an isolated tribe faces up to five years in jail

Man who visited tribe faces jail time

The “thrill-seeking” YouTuber who visited an isolated tribe has been arrested and may spend years in jail for his reckless actions.

Travel Stories

First thing Dua Lipa did in New Zealand

The singer is in New Zealand for her world tour – and the moment she touched down, she wasted no time doing one of the things the country is known for.

Travel Incidents

New render of Perth Airport, supplied by Qantas.Qantas and Perth Airport have today reached an historic commercial agreement which will unlock a multi-billion-dollar wave of investment and deliver new international and domestic flights, giving a major boost to Australia’s tourism industry.As part of the 12-year agreement, Perth Airport will invest around $3 billion in new terminal facilities and a new parallel runway which will generate immediate and ongoing economic growth and job creation.This will form part of a $5 billion capital investment program by Perth Airport – the largest ever private infrastructure development in Perth – which will also deliver two multi-storey carparks, major access roadworks, and the airport’s first hotel.

Man punches 90yo at Sydney Airport

A man has been arrested and banned from flying on Qantas and Jetstar after he allegedly punched an elderly person at Sydney International Airport.

Travel Stories

Man’s insane act 50 storeys above ground

Man leaps across damaged skyscraper

Incredible footage has captured the moment a man leapt across a broken sky walkway, 50 storeys high. His life and death act has left the world in awe.

Travel Warnings

‘We expect respect’: Bali’s tourist crackdown

Bali shares strict new rules for tourists

If you’re heading to Bali for a holiday soon, then you better familiarise yourself with their latest rules as they won’t tolerate misbehaving visitors.

Travel Incidents

‘Sh*tshow’: aussie reality star opens up on jetstar

Jetstar plane returns to Bali after shock act

An Aussie reality star has opened up about the “scary” moment a Jetstar passenger tried to open the plane door and an off-duty officer’s heroic act.

Travel Incidents

One man could be seen launching himself at a man in front following the heated exchange

Chaos erupts on Jetstar flight to Bali

Jetstar is investigating after wild footage emerged from a Melbourne to Bali flight with passengers forced to intervene and hold two men apart.

Travel Stories

The Gold Coast has long been associated with Surfers Paradise - a popular tourist town known for its high-rise buildings, wide surf beach and vibrant night life.

‘Booming’: Gold Coast’s new fave location

The Gold Coast has long been associated with Surfers Paradise – a popular tourist town known for its vibrant night life. But now there’s a new favourite.

Flights

Qantas has revealed it plans to launch its highly-anticipated non-stop service from Sydney to London and New York in early 2027.

New date for Qantas non-stop London flight

Qantas was forced to push back launching its highly anticipated non-stop service from Sydney to London and New York – revealing the new date.

Flights

Back in March 2000, a Middle Eastern carrier launched its first ever service to Sydney - that carrier is Emirates and has quickly established itself as one of the world’s best and most respected airlines.

Emirates fact Aussies may not know

Aussies may be surprised to learn how long Emirates has been operating Down Under as the carrier reveals why it was forced to spend a massive $8b.

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