‘Culture shock’: Bike photo blows minds
A tourist’s simple photo of a bike has been viewed one million times, with internet users blown away by the “ultimate culture shock”.
Health & Safety
Fire shuts down major airport
Qantas customers have been left stranded at one of Australia’s busiest airports with planes left stranded on runways and hundreds of travellers evacuated.
Aussie airline busts huge plane myth
An Aussie aircraft engineer has busted a big myth that has freaked out some travellers.
Emergency incident on Qantas flight
A crew member on a Melbourne bound flight has been rushed to hospital after a medical incident on a Qantas plane.
Bali sets record straight on huge rumour
Indonesia has cleared up a huge rumour about Bali – with a warning for Aussie travellers.
Deadly Covid cruise shouldn’t have sailed: court
The Ruby Princess cruise ship linked to 700 Covid infections and 28 deaths at the start of the pandemic should never have sailed, a court has ruled.
‘Do not travel’: New warning for Middle East
About 90,000 Australians come from this major Middle Eastern country but a collapsing security environment has prompted a stark warning from the government.
Schoolgirl’s horror Bali pool plunge
Eight-year-old Aliyah Ayash’s skull split “like a boiled egg” after falling off a diving platform at a popular Bali bar.
Call to end ‘problematic’ seats on planes
Airlines are being urged to rethink the size of seats on planes as new data shows Australians will pack on the kilos in the next decade.
Woman sues Disney over water slide wedgie
A woman is taking legal action against Disney, claiming she was injured as a result of a “painful wedgie” on a park water slide.
Aussie bitten by bat fears fatal virus
A Victorian woman’s holiday to Cairns has turned into a nightmare after she got bitten by a bat walking to her hotel.
Screams in cabin after ‘wild’ turbulence
A passenger has revealed what it was like to be on a Jetstar flight that had to be turned around after passengers were left “screaming and throwing up”.
Aussie injured 2 hours into Japan ski trip
An Aussie skier revealed he was just two hours into his trip when “disaster struck”and he needed to be medically evacuated off the mountain.
Australia’s most dangerous roads revealed
The new research has revealed that men aged 35-49 are the most likely to cause a car crash, most often on a Friday afternoon.
Bali monkeys’ unexpected acts shock tourists
Tourists have been left shocked when they visit Bali after discovering the very real risk behind playful and charming monkeys.
Gross video from horror ‘diarrhoea’ flight
A long haul flight had to be turned around in mid air after diarrhoea began “dribbling down the aisle” from a distressed passenger.
One drink you should never order on a plane
A flight attendant has issued a dire warning about what to eat and drink on a plane – and it may come as a surprise.
6.0 magnitude quake felt in Aussie city
A second earthquake off Indonesia has been felt as far away as Darwin, with residents experiencing their buildings rocking ‘for 15 seconds’.
Aussies explode over ‘pointless’ new rule
Australians have hit out at a controversial new Covid travel restriction, claiming the move makes “zero sense” and is unfair to passengers.
Aussies warned over new ‘terror’ threat
Aussies travelling to one major European country have been urged to exercise caution amid a heightened terror threat following reported Koran burnings.
‘Aren’t needed’: Covid measures scrapped
Passengers in one state will no longer be under mask and vaccine mandates, with the Premier declaring: “We need to get life back to normal.”
Horror fall leaves Aussies fighting for life
An Australian couple have had their dream European holiday shattered after suffering a serious fall while travelling in Croatia.
Incredible moment surfers are found
The moment four missing Australians were found floating on their surfboards after 36 hours has been captured on video.
‘Scared ever since’: Brits refuse to go barefoot
A viral video has revealed why some Brits refuse to ever go barefoot at the beach, while others have claimed the “tiny” reason has “unlocked” a new fear.
‘Gotham City’ on Australia’s doorstep
A city in Australia’s backyard is in the grip of a “brutal and sadistic” crime wave, with the mayor calling for criminals to be shot.
‘Insane’ cruise photo has people furious
An image that appears to show two children in a perilous situation on a cruise ship has many social media users astounded at one detail.
‘Stay safe’ warning for Aussie travellers
Aussies are being warned to rethink their travel plans as extreme weather conditions continue across the northern hemisphere.
Deadly warning for Bali travellers
People heading to Bali are being warned to avoid one area due to potentially deadly waves.
Tourist’s huge fine for ‘dangerous’ selfie
A woman who took a selfie of herself with relaxing dingo pups has been fined and lambasted for her “dangerous decision”.
Multiple states on urgent measles alert
Health bodies have urged people to be on the lookout for symptoms, after a man unknowingly travelled while infectious with the highly contagious disease.
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