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Airbnb jockeys: Melham, Brown guilty of misleading stewards
Ben Melham and Ethan Brown, two of the ‘Airbnb 5’, have been found guilty of misleading stewards during the inquiry into the illegal Mornington gathering.
Jamie Kah case highlights Queensland’s flawed appeals system
The outcome of the controversial Airbnb party would have been far different in Queensland as calls to fix the state’s broken appeals system grow louder.
Banned golden girl to front Supreme Court
The decision to host an illegal gathering at an Airbnb and then mislead stewards over who was there has turned into a million-dollar mistake.
Kah to fight two-month lying ban in Supreme Court
Jamie Kah insists she did not lie to stewards in the Airbnb probe and has launched Supreme Court action against the extra ban to clear her name and reputation.
Kah’s barrister reveals $1m spring hit in penalty plea
Jamie Kah’s barrister has pleaded for a suspended sentence after the star jockey was found guilty of misleading stewards, saying she has already been penalised enough.
Zahra loses appeal, cops extra ban for lying
Mark Zahra has copped an extra whack for giving false evidence to stewards after failing in his appeal against his spring carnival ban for a lockdown breach.
Jamie Kah pleads ‘not guilty’ to allegedly lying
Jamie Kah will learn her fate on Wednesday as the Victorian Racing Tribunal considers whether the star jockey allegedly provided false or misleading evidence to Stewards.
Airbnb ban increased for ‘extremely sorry’ jockey
Apprentice jockey Celine Gaudray has been handed a partly-suspended ban for lying to stewards in relation to the illegal Airbnb party.
Melham, Brown dispute claims they misled stewards
The barrister acting on behalf of banned jockeys Ben Melham and Ethan say their false evidence charges hinge on one crucial point.
‘Very serious matters’ see Kah hearing expedited
Jamie Kah’s barrister wants her hearing into charges of misleading stewards to be dealt with urgently because of “very serious” matters happening in the background.
Why Zahra delayed Airbnb party confession
Mark Zahra has explained why he initially denied being at an illegal Airbnb party as details emerge of a phone call between him and stewards.
‘Stunning’: Australia’s best Airbnb revealed
From a cabin in Mudgee to a luxe architecturally designed pad in Tasmania, these are the best Airbnb stays we have in Australia.
Megan Fox slammed for Airbnb sex brag
The Transformers actress took to Instagram with an extreme sex confession, which fans have collectively dubbed “gross”.
Opinion: Jockey apologies via social media don’t cut the mustard
Senior News Corp racing writer Ben Dorries says it would be good if jockeys banned over the Airbnb scandal looked the world in the eye rather than making apologies on social media.
Remorseful Melham apologises for party breach
Suspended jockey Ben Melham has issued an apology for being present at an illegal Airbnb party but will still appeal against the severity of his ban.
Chief steward: No “credible evidence” more racing people at Airbnb party
Stewards have investigated industry scuttlebutt in regard to whether there could have been more racing people at the Airbnb jockey party.
Zahra counts cost of ban, as Airbnb five front Tribunal
Caulfield Cup winner Mark Zahra will lodge prizemoney records to prove the severity of his three-month ban.
Airbnb scandal: Jockeys to appear before Tribunal Thursday
Five jockeys at the centre of the now infamous Airbnb party in Mornington have been called to appear before the Victorian Racing Tribunal on Thursday.
Nick Williams: Airbnb jockey appeals “ridiculous & disrespectful”
Melbourne Cup winning owner Nick Williams can only shake his head that three of the jockeys suspended over the Airbnb scandal are appealing their bans.
Jockeys’ body stands by Covid breach five
The Victorian Jockeys’ Association has vowed to support five of its members caught in an embarrassing Covid rule breach at an Airbnb property.
More charges for Airbnb jockeys
The fallout from an illegal Airbnb party continues with more charges laid against glamour jockey Jamie Kah and four other riders.
Fifth jockey banned for attending house party
A Caulfield Cup-winning jockey has also been rubbed out of the spring carnival after stewards were made aware that he also attended the Mornington Airbnb party.
Kah already paying heavy price for Airbnb mistake
Banned jockey Jamie Kah would have ridden four winners, including in the Group 1 Memsie Stakes, based on results at Caulfield, losing out on a big payday.
Top jockeys cop huge penalty for Covid breach
Racing Victoria has thrown the book at star jockeys Jamie Kah and Ben Melham after an illegal Airbnb gathering in Mornington.
Airbnb to house 20,000 Afghan refugees
The accommodation platform has announced it will house Afghan refugees around the world free of charge as thousands of people flee the country.
Airbnb creep filmed sex assault of 15yo
A Melbourne man was nabbed for sexually assaulting a teenage girl at an Airbnb apartment after a hospital worker noticed something on a phone.
Insane feature inside Megan Gale’s Airbnb
In a small Victorian country town, Megan Gale and husband Shaun Hampson created something truly unique — there is nothing else like it.
Airbnb cracks down on Australian bookings
More than 1800 Australian Airbnb bookings have been cancelled because the guests did one thing wrong.
Most sought-after Airbnbs in Australia
The demand for quirky, offbeat and distinctive Aussie getaways has never been greater. And these are the ones people want to visit the most.
Tradie’s words after killing best mate
An apprentice plumber has been jailed after stabbing his best mate at an Airbnb, uttering three heartbreaking words after the killing.
Suitcase hack will change your life
A TikTok user has come up with a cheeky way to travel with jewellery, which means no more knots and tangles in your suitcase.
New rules after Aussie’s horror attack
A shocking alleged attack on an Australian tourist in a New York Airbnb has prompted accommodation rental companies to lay down strict new rules.
Woman may face jail for hiding income
A Queensland woman’s boyfriend told her she didn’t need to declare money from her “hobby”, but lawyers have warned she could be in trouble.
Woman ‘under siege’ before murder: court
A teenage party gatecrasher who stabbed a young uni student through the heart claimed the jury got his murder verdict wrong.
‘Horror’ behind Airbnb’s $9m payout
An explosive new report has uncovered the alleged rape of an Australian tourist in New York City – and how Airbnb responded.
Major travel trend that’s ‘gone forever’
The pandemic has disrupted virtually every aspect of travel. Now, the billionaire boss of Airbnb tips there’s a big trend that won’t ever return.
Billionaire’s insane ‘best house’ in Australia
Surrounded by panoramic views, and supported by a single pole, this house in Victoria has been named by one billionaire as the best in Australia.
Drunk teen’s shock after breaking into Airbnb
It was bad enough this teen broke into a property on a boozy night out, but he couldn’t have picked a worse place to pass out in.
‘Never going back’: Billionaire’s warning
At the height of the pandemic, travel businesses went into free fall. This is why one CEO said the industry will never be the way it once was.
What’s wrong with this Airbnb listing?
People rushed to book this Airbnb listing of a lavish London townhouse. But if they had looked more closely at the pictures, they’d have kept scrolling.
Gothic Ballarat house has funky facelift
Bold light fittings, an “exclusive” kitchen and a pool inside converted stables star at historic home that’s been a popular Airbnb.
Converted church hall in the Hunter Valley for sale
A converted church hall in the Hunter Valley that has been used as a cooking school, Airbnb and yoga studio has come up for sale.
Inside some of the world’s best AirBnB’s
If you’ve been desperate for an overseas getaway, these lush AirBnB’s will have that wanderlust feeling never go away.
Airbnb crackdown on wild parties
It’s been revealed hundreds of dodgy bookings were rejected in a nationwide crackdown on wild Airbnb parties as police arrested eight men over an alleged mass stabbing at a short-term rental.
How Aussies are earning an extra $3000
As Aussies are embracing domestic travel, Airbnb hosts are rolling out their welcome mats and turning their homes into income engines.
Staggering amount Aussie Airbnbs rake in
A new Airbnb survey has revealed the staggering figures Australian women are making in the regions.
Neighbours’ new weapon against noisy parties
Has your neighbour’s Airbnb erupted into a noisy gathering? Now you can call a new hotline and dob in the offending partygoers within minutes.
The three Aussie start-ups worth billions
Whether it started out of a loungeroom or from a desire to make relationships better, these founders have cracked the big time.
Reason many Aussies can’t book Airbnb
Hundreds of Australian Airbnb bookings were blocked after the company instituted a new screening system that would flag certain reservations.
Horror movie will make you paranoid
If you think you’ll walk into an Airbnb or holiday rental ready to relax and have fun, think again.
Drug lab set up in Airbnb house
A court has been told why a man became involved in setting up a drug lab in an Airbnb unit.
Riot police called to break up Airbnb party
Violence has spilled out into the streets of Perth after youths at an out-of-control Airbnb party wielding metal poles and bricks clashed with riot police.
You can now stay at Myer for $65
It’s the stuff shopaholics can only dream of — staying overnight at a department store with the whole place to themselves. Now it’s happening.
Mighty fine Alpine escape up for grabs
Whoever buys this high-end retreat, just half an hour from Mount Buller, will score “an easy investment”. Find out why.
Airbnb’s bold new offering
Many of us have stayed in an Airbnb, or perhaps have one. As a guest or host, now could be an unexpected opportunity to cash in.
New rule on who can book Airbnb
New rules on who can book holiday homes through Airbnb will affect one cohort in particular under a major change announced today.
’Mad rush’ to leave SA won’t hurt
His bags were unpacked in an Airbnb and Travis Head was on a golf course when the call came to get out of South Australia.
Things to know before buying an Airbnb home
A holiday house can offer the best of both worlds as a great getaway as well as a good investment – if you play your cards right. But there are pros and cons you need to consider.
Riot squad breaks up huge Airbnb party
A policewoman was dragged inside an out-of-control party at an Airbnb rental in Sydney’s southeast, prompting the riot squad to intervene.
Lorne’s luxe Ocean House listed
Prominent architect Rob Mills has put his super stylish Lorne beach house and Airbnb on the market, along with the incredible Armadale warehouse conversion home he created. Step inside.
Melbourne woman’s disgusting texts
A Melbourne teenager and her sister were “shocked” when they tried to rent a room in the CBD and were rejected because “you are black”.
Airbnb host’s disgraceful comment
A Victorian teen says an Airbnb host made a shocking comment to her that was an instance of racism more blatant than anything else she’d experienced.
People rushing to book world’s worst Airbnb
Three mates whose Airbnb rental has been branded the worst in the world has explained why they listed it – and how it’s still managing to attract interest.
Bad Airbnb guests face public shaming
Unruly Airbnb guests in NSW can now face a five-year ban from booking platforms under tough new three-strike rules.
‘You will rebuild’: Stars’ tribute after fire
Georgia Love and her partner Lee Elliott have sent messages of support after fire destroyed the luxury houseboat where they got engaged.
Terrifying Airbnb that’ll cost you $650
Hanging by a flimsy rope, this platform sitting off a cliff is one of the scariest ways to spend a night but some are paying hundreds to do so.
Melbourne covidiot drove to Wodonga for Big Mac
Ten Airbnb revellers and a motorist who drove from Melbourne to Wodonga for a Big Mac have been unmasked as Victoria’s latest covidiots. It comes as Daniel Andrews said health authorities “have every reason to believe” current restrictions would not be enough to drive infections down.
Hotel tricks to lure us away from Airbnb
In a war to claw back at the millions of millennials who travel the world each and every day — a growing number of hotels have a cheeky new tact.
$20 trick to get into Qantas first class
It’s the upgrade most passengers would do just about anything for. Now Qantas is letting savvy flyers score first and business class flights for insane prices.
Airbnb tenant killed over unpaid bill
A Melbourne man alleged choked his Airbnb guest to death in a fit of rage over an unpaid bill, a murder trial reveals.
Towns where Aussies are making millions
An unlikely bunch of Aussie communities are racking it in as savvy homeowners.
Couple’s disturbing holiday discovery
A HORRIFIED couple made a chilling discovery when they took a close look at the clock in the apartment they were renting.
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