Arrest in search for missing brothers
The mother of two Perth brothers who disappeared along with their friend in Mexico has issued an urgent plea for help, as local media revealed a woman had been arrested.
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1800s-era home once a chicken farm can now double as Airbnb
A period home in leafy Trentham that was once part of a chicken farm is on the market offering a flexible floorplan and beautiful gardens. See inside.
Major app change for Aussie travellers
It’s a frustration that everyone in a group booking scenario will feel. But now, a new ‘feature’ will eliminate that headache for good.
‘Trust your gut’: Terrifying Airbnb discovery
A mum has shared her disturbing experience staying in an Airbnb with her four teen daughters – who she believes were being watched by someone with a sinister plan.
Yurt’s so good: Alice home listed with bonus Airbnb
A family home with a top-rated Airbnb yurt has hit the market in the Northern Territory town of Alice Springs.
Aussies unleash fury over Friday night email
Airbnb sent a late night email to Aussie customers last night and it has many confused.
Buyers waiting on finance after offer on 1850s miners cottage
A two-bedroom 1850s miner’s cottage converted to an Airbnb complete with a lavish outdoor bath has gone under contract after sellers accepted an offer subject to finance.
New Aussie state eyes Airbnb ban or tax
Political parties from yet another Australian state have joined the short-term rental pile-on, with policies ranging from a ban on all Airbnbs to a new levy.
Airbnb crackdown could end holiday pastime
New proposals could pose a threat to big group getaways such as birthdays and weddings, short term renter site Airbnb has warned.
Airbnb backs short-term rental tax
Accommodation platforms Airbnb and Stayz have backed a short-term rental tax for NSW, similar to one being introduced in Victoria, but with one key difference.
‘Cringey’ Airbnb question that needs to go
Booking a stay at an Airbnb is a bit like joining a church. First you have to beg for mercy, then prepare for judgement.
Kourtney gives glimpse into wild Sydney stay
Kourtney Kardashian has revealed the luxurious mansion she stayed in during her time in Sydney — and it’s epic.
Booking an Airbnb could avoid this tax
Plans for a 7.5 per cent short stay accommodation levy are going ahead, but a loophole to avoid paying the tax has emerged.
House of the week: ‘tropical wonderland’ with huge shed, pool, stables
A sprawling tropical residence on the outskirts of Darwin has hit the market after proving itself as a perfect Top End family home and a popular Airbnb stay.
Swift fans claim they’ve been screwed over
Fans of Taylor Swift who shelled out big bucks for accommodation ahead of her Australian shows now claim they’ve been dudded.
‘WTF’: Airbnb shower goes viral
A British TikTok star’s hilarious review of this ridiculous Airbnb shower has gone viral – leaving travellers in stitches.
Airbnb host sued by guest over ‘affair’ photo
A vengeful Airbnb host took a security photo of her guest “in the company of another female” and emailed it to the man’s wife, a lawsuit claims.
Text Aussies don’t want to ignore
If you received this text message, don’t ignore it. You could be eligible to receive a share of $15 million in compensation paid out by Airbnb.
Luxury Aussie Airbnb rated world favourite
A luxury Aussie retreat overlooking a spectacular stretch of coastline has been named as one of the world’s favourite getaways by Airbnb.
‘Hard to beat’: First look at the Galaxy S24
It’s one of the most “massively hyped” phone releases in recent memory, but how good is the new Galaxy S24 really? We put it to the test.
Airbnb host allegedly raped by first guest
A court has heard the sickening final words that a man said to his Airbnb host after allegedly raping her in a horror attack.
Firey killed in Airbnb blaze a ‘protector’
A decorated firefighter, loving husband and father who was killed while fighting a blaze has been remembered as having “a heart full of affection”.
Airbnb to pay out Aussies $15m
Australian customers affected by a controversial practice will get to share in $15 million in compensation as the consumer watchdog slaps on an additional eye watering fine.
Firefighter dies battling Airbnb fire
A 51-year-old firefighter has lost his life while trying to put out a house fire in Sydney’s north.
$100k nightmare after couple’s Airbnb stay
An Airbnb host is refusing to refund a stay that cost its guests tens of thousands.
Desperate renters caught in Airbnb scam
Police allege a man has been pretending to own Airbnb properties before fraudulently renting them out to tenants.
Truth about most hated Airbnb feature
A common Airbnb nightmare is annoying Australians more than any other. So, how does the company justify it?
Aussie teacher’s story shocks Q+A panel
A Melbourne maths teacher’s explanation of why she couldn’t make an Airbnb account has disgusted a panel of tech experts.
Aussies blown away by ‘unusual’ Airbnb pad
An “unusual-looking” listing on Airbnb has blown guests away with the Aussie property attracting more than 300 positive reviews from guests around the world.
Japanese city Aussies are obsessed with
A whopping eight out of the top 10 international destinations Aussies are searching for most on Airbnb are in Japan.
Airbnb’s shocking AI fail for Aussie woman
An Australian woman has recounted a “shocking” difference between how her and her partner were treated by Airbnb’s app.
Popular Airbnb trick could lead to eviction
It’s a common way to make a bit of money – especially over the holidays – but this common Airbnb move is illegal.
Aussie Airbnb inherited by ‘mistake’
When the owners bought a unique property in rural Victoria, they had no idea the “derelict” train carriage it came with would be such a hit
Airbnb agrees with guests over annoying act
If there is one thing that riles up both Airbnb guests and hosts, it’s this – and now Airbnb Australia’s boss has picked a side.
Australia’s most loved Airbnb stays revealed
From staying in a refurbished train, to an authentic farm getaway, and the ultimate renovated shop, these are Australia’s greatest and most loved short-term accommodations for 2023.
Inside Rebel’s luxurious Bondi penthouse
Rebel Wilson has given fans a sneak peek inside the stunning Bondi penthouse she’s been staying in, as she thanked Airbnb for “hooking me up.”
Airbnb guest ‘from hell’ squatting at home for 500 days
It’s the ultimate Airbnb host horror story – the guest that just won’t pay and just won’t leave.
Airbnb’s shock claim about Dan’s new tax
The head of public policy for Airbnb Australia has made a big claim about the tax amid fears a holiday rental black market will emerge.
‘Greedy Dan’: Aussies blow up over new tax
‘Fed up’ Victorians are furious about the government’s new 7.5 per cent tax on short stay accommodation as confusion reigns over the details.
‘Say it 100 times’: Dan’s furious Airbnb clash
Daniel Andrews has clashed with a reporter in a fiery argument over his government’s “modest” 7.5 per cent Airbnb tax.
Dan Andrews drops Airbnb bombshell
The Victorian Premier this morning did something no other state leader has by dropping a bombshell policy that has been labelled “half-baked”.
‘Range of issues’: Albo’s swipe at Airbnb
Anthony Albanese has taken a pot shot at short-term rental operators such as Airbnb for adding “pressure” to the already strained market.
Dan grilled over Airbnb tax
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has been quizzed over whether he will implement a levy on Airbnb listings, which could see holiday rentals increase in costs.
Plan to ‘p*** off’ Aussie Airbnb owners
With fears Airbnb is fuelling the housing crisis one politician has a controversial plan aimed at deterring short-term rentals.
Dan to slug holidaymakers with new 7.5% tax
In an Australian first, the Victorian government is set to introduce a ‘holiday and tourism tax’ that will cost holidaymakers more.
‘Prison’: Tourist’s horror Airbnb in Bali
A tourist who booked a luxury Airbnb in Bali online was horrified by what she found in real life.
Aussie star’s epic home up for $16 a night
A gold medallist is putting his Aussie home up on Airbnb for three nights at a bargain price, and it features an epic $70,000 skate park.
Home of the week: City pad with opportunity aplenty
A luxury apartment in a prime location, perfect for the owner-occupier or aspiring Airbnb host, has hit the market in Darwin City.
Aussie city’s huge call on Airbnb
The City of Melbourne has made a huge call on short-term rentals amid the housing crisis and Airbnb is not impressed.
‘Surely not’: Wild Airbnb in Aussie backyard
A listing on Airbnb, which turned out to be nothing more than a tent in someone’s backyard, has left an Aussie woman completely shocked.
Weird, super popular Bondi Airbnb sold for $6.2m
One of Airbnb’s most popular seaside rentals has sold with a massive profit thanks to an unusual makeover.
Airbnb guest stunned by wild list of rules
An Airbnb guest was left gobsmacked after entering a property only to find the entire place littered with rules.
Immigration cuts, Singapore-style homes among ways to fix rent crisis
Experts have flagged that cuts to Victoria’s immigration and Big Build — or even copying international housing models — are among the ideas that could fix Melbourne’s rental woes.
Bush block transformed into resort-style oasis with two Airbnbs
In a labour of love by a fourth generation Victorian family, an overgrown property has been converted into an incredible estate with two additional cabins that’s moments from the foreshore.
Stars’ slumber party at life-size Barbie house
The fantasy life of living like a Barbie girl in a Barbie world is now a reality, with some lucky people getting a chance to live like a doll for a day in the life-size DreamHouse. See inside.
Horror find in OnlyFans creator’s bed
Australia’s most popular OnlyFans creator Anna Paul has opened up about her horror discovery in her Airbnb.
‘This isn’t a game’: Major tax crackdown on landlords, side hustles and AirBnbs
A major tax crackdown has begun thanks to a record number of Aussies with side hustles, Airbnb, Uber and sharing economy incomes and thousands written off as landlords.
Mystery letters sent to ‘rich’ Aussies
A mysterious group are targeting the suburbs they blame for Australia’s rental crisis and over the weekend they hit a new affluent area.
Own a ‘historic gem’ in small NSW town
An 1800s terrace, embedded in the historic fabric of a small NSW town and incredibly popular as an Airbnb, is for sale.
Airbnb host kicks renter over ‘sex work’
An Airbnb host went on a 15-minute tirade after wrongly assuming her guest was a sex worker – and now she’s had to pay up.
List shows Airbnb hosts have gone too far
An Airbnb’s “ridiculous” list of rules – including rationed toilet paper — has gone viral as Aussies complain the platform is overrun by “entitled” hosts.
Can you stop neighbours renting units out on Airbnb?
From short-term rental policies to guidelines for electric vehicle charging stations, Stephen Brell, president of the Strata Community Association answers all your burning strata questions.
Why this sticker in Melbourne is going viral
A sticker that’s popped up in Melbourne has caused a stir for calling out a major problem that is crippling Australians.
‘Location!’: Beloved Bondi Beach Airbnb no more
A beloved and highly sought-after Airbnb rental right across the road from Bondi Beach has sold as the perfect permanent weekend getaway.
Party boys’ Airbnb drug empire unravels
Two party boys’ Airbnb drug-dealing empire unravelled after police made a crucial discovery, a court has been told.
Airbnb’s big move amid rising cost of living
Despite evolving economic uncertainties, Airbnb is expecting a huge number of guests this year, with a renewed push into renting single rooms.
Creepy discovery in Airbnb bathroom
A woman claims her friends made a horrifying discovering in the bathroom of their Airbnb.
Outrage at ‘rare’ Sydney Airbnb room
A private Airbnb room has gone viral after sharp-eyed viewers noticed a number of bizarre issues with the listing.
Creepy discovery in Airbnb bathroom
A woman claims her friends made a horrifying discovering in the bathroom of their Airbnb.
Chinese tourists exact savage revenge
A couple went to extreme lengths to get revenge on their Airbnb host after he refused to cancel their booking.
Historic harbourside cottage offers unique opportunity
The two bedroom harbourside apartment has the potential to be transformed into an Airbnb, with the neighbouring rental property making around $140,000 a year. See inside below:
Airbnb savaged over ‘role’ in housing crisis
Short stay accommodation provider Airbnb has been slammed over allegations it has played a part in creating Australia’s housing crisis. But the firm has hit back.
Landlord’s Airbnb move sparks backlash
A Hobart landlord who owns a row of six terrace houses has sparked furious debate after revealing her plans for the heritage-listed properties.
Insane glass box home hanging off cliff listed
Adrenaline junkies will feel right at home at this uniquely horrifying location, which invites thrillseekers to live suspended nearly 400m above ground.
Coles reveals ‘hack’ to get cheap Airbnb
Supermarket giant Coles has launched a new way Aussie shoppers can get a discount off any Airbnb booking in a move it’s never done before.
WA flags more Airbnb regulation
Governments around the world are taking steps to crack down on short stay rental accommodation services like Airbnb and WA says it will follow in the coming years.
Baby dies in horror Airbnb drug mystery
A baby girl has died in tragic circumstances on a family holiday, after ingesting drugs her parents believe were left out in an Airbnb.
Airbnb makes ‘party ban’ permanent
A rule brought in to prevent superspreader events during the Covid-19 pandemic has been made permanent across the world.
Inside fight to fix Aussie rental crisis
Short-term rental accommodation platforms have long been blamed for a lack of rental properties, but do those claims hold water?
Why Airbnb wants to add another ‘tax’
Short-term rental site Airbnb has proposed a spate of measures to tackle Australia’s rental crisis, but it could cost holiday-makers more.
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