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.
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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.
Teens completely trash luxury home
A $1.7 million home in Melbourne has been trashed after a gang of teenagers allegedly broke into the property and had a wild party.
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.
Is Musk’s latest boast too good to be true?
Tesla boss claims he is on the verge of developing a car that will turn a profit for its owners, but the timeframe is suspiciously short.
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.
Airbnb stampede scoops up Hobart homes
THE first detailed study of Airbnb’s impact on Tasmania reveals the number of entire homes being offered on the short stay site has skyrocketed more than 290 per cent since mid-2016.
Crackdown on Airbnb’s biggest problem
WE’VE all thought about it. Making a few extra bucks on your rental when you go on your holiday. But a new service is cracking down.
What? They’re taxing my Bitcoin?
BITCOIN and Airbnb have gone from strength to strength, so it makes sense the government is going to want a piece of the pie.
Do these people deserve a $979 refund?
ANYONE in Sydney will tell you that cockroaches are part of life in the summer months. Try explaining that to a slightly hysterical foreigner in the middle of the night.
Ariel Winter’s weird poo incident
MODERN Family star Ariel Winter reacted with fury after becoming the victim of a bizarre poo incident at her Airbnb.
Inside Airbnb ‘war zone’ after party
A VICTORIAN home rented out on Airbnb resembled a war zone after police broke up a massive party. Blood on the walls wasn’t the worst of it.
Airbnb: What you need to know
AIRBNB has revolutionised travel for many – but for Tim McIntyre, using the home rental site has also involved unclogging somebody else’s bathroom drain. These are his top tips.
Airbnb is here for long-term stay
IT’S hated on by some for turning apartments into hotels and blamed for high rents and housing affordability, but short-term rental site Airbnb is here to stay.
Tiny law, big trouble for Airbnb
APARTMENT dwellers fed up with Airbnb turning their homes into hotels are being urged to take advantage of an obscure law.
Muslim Airbnb sets sights on Australia
MUZBNB is tapping into the rapidly growing “halal travel” industry, and its founder believes Australia will be a top destination.
Marina chief floats Beds on Board plan
TASMANIA is being touted as a possible destination for an aquatic Airbnb-style plan — but one Hobart yacht club commodore isn’t at all keen on the concept.
‘The bed was used as a toilet’
A WOMAN who rented out her “charming” studio apartment on Airbnb returned to find the place covered with faeces and urine.
The radical new plan for cheaper housing
A RADICAL plan to make the housing market more affordable includes crackdowns on negative gearing and banning Airbnb.
Party over for party houses?
OWNERS of out-of-control “party houses” on platforms like Airbnb and Stayz could be whacked with fines under a new proposal.
‘I can’t live here. What am I going to do?’
BUCKS parties, hens nights, strippers, drugs and alcohol. Neighbours of unruly “party houses” say they feel powerless.
Airbnb and Uber workers must pay tax
AUSTRALIANS raking in incomes from the booming sharing economy are being urged to tax extra attention at tax time.
How to make extra $1k a month
HOW far would an extra $1000 a month go? A growing number of Aussies are raking in extra cash while doing next to nothing.
Airbnb guest surprised by SWAT team
THIS Airbnb guest was getting cosy in his five-star, short-term rental apartment when some unexpected, heavily armed guests showed up.
Goodbye to pesky estate agents
THE real estate industry is bracing for a shake-up, with a new player aiming to allow renters to bypass leasing agents all together.
Trump Tower disappears from Airbnb
A TRUMP Tower apartment rented out on Airbnb had gotten rave reviews before the listing was taken down last week.
Airbnb growing at hotels’ expense
THE strong growth of Airbnb is threatening the profitability of more traditional accommodation.
Airbnb landlord hit with record fine
AMSTERDAM has slapped a record fine of $417,000 on a landlord and agency which broke council rules in renting out 11 apartments via Airbnb.
‘The people at the party s*** themselves’
GUESTS at a wild party in an Airbnb rental were jumping fences and hiding in backyards to get away from a weapon-yielding gang that gatecrashed.
Airbnb ‘offers better return for investors’
A NEW study claims you could shave 19 years off your home loan if you rented your investment property through Airbnb.
Finance news you need to know today
AIRBNB is offering free accommodation to refugees and others barred from entering the US due to Donald Trump’s immigration curbs.
Huge fine for renting out home
A TASMANIAN couple was slapped with a huge fine, all because they rented their home out online. This could happen to you too.
Creepy Airbnb host reveals ulterior motive
IT WAS supposed to be a private room, but this creepy Airbnb host had other ideas when he accepted a Sydney woman’s booking.
Labor beds down policy on sharing economy
NO restrictions would be placed on Tasmanians who use their homes for Airbnb under a new plan put forward by the State Opposition.
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