One thing Aussies going into debt for
Aussies are prioritising one thing at the expense of a long-term financial future, and there could be serious consequences in the long run.
Warnings
Gross warning for popular Sydney beaches
Dozens of beaches and bays across Sydney prone to pollution from human poo have been issued with a water quality warning.
Horror pics inside ‘disguised torture chamber’
A “sadistic” haunted house experience where participants are warned of finger breaking and tooth pulling has been shown in shocking images.
‘Do not’: Aussies warned on travel
New security advice could affect tens of thousands of Australian travellers amid fears of a major regional war.
Reason Australia may pull SOS flights
Australia is reassessing future evacuation flights from war-torn Lebanon for this reason despite earlier pleas for people to come home.
Warning over Aussies rejecting SOS flights
Chartered flights leaving Lebanon are still not at full capacity, with Australians rejecting offers to leave the strike zone.
Albo’s warning to Aussies in war zone
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned Australians in Lebanon to take up repatriation flights before it’s too late.
Albo’s last-ditch plea to Aussies in Lebanon
Anthony Albanese is making another plea to Australians in Lebanon to get out now after a major development in unrest in the country.
‘Busiest day of year’: Brace for travel chaos
Two interstate teams in the AFL grand final, school holidays, strike action and construction works. Australia’s major airports are preparing for a perfect storm.
Reassurance for Aussies stuck in Lebanon
Anthony Albanese says plans are being made for Australians stuck in Lebanon as Israel vows a ground incursion.
7yo denied passport over unusual name
The parents of this seven-year-old boy have demanded officials get with the times after he was denied a passport because of his unusual name.
Scam so clever I didn’t know it happened
It all happened so quickly on a busy New York street that this traveller wasn’t aware they had been scammed until it was all over.
Urgent travel warning for Aussies to hotspot
Australians planning a trip to New Caledonia have been warned against travelling to the hotspot as the threat of violence soars.
‘Horror story’: Woman’s Aus travel warning
The woman was forced to lock herself in her car in an Aussie outback town and is warning others to stay safe.
‘Life lesson’: Aussie’s warning over Bali fee
An Aussie has warned travellers to Bali after she was stung with a fee at the airport.
New Bali ban to hit Aussies
The Indonesian Government has agreed to introduce new bans in some areas of Bali which will affect Australians.
Big change for Aussies going to UK
London is calling but ask nicely and bring cash because the UK has taken a leaf out of Australia’s book and adopted a new travel scheme.
Parent’s tragic confession after deaths
The father of two brothers killed on a surfing trip to Mexico has revealed a heartbreaking, six-word confession.
Urgent travel warning for Aussies
Escalating warfare has forced the Australian government to issue a dire warning, saying flights out of one country may soon not be an option.
Aussie tourists warned as disaster strikes
Wild weather is significantly disrupting travel across Japan after one of the country’s strongest typhoons in decades made landfall.
Tourist entry fee tripled for popular country
Stepping foot onto Aotearoa New Zealand just got even pricier for tourists, as the government hikes the tourist levy fee.
Urgent travel warning issued for Aussies
The Australian government has issued an urgent travel warning over the bird flu as strains circulate across the globe.
‘Throwing up, crying’: Horrible Bali boat ride
A young tourist has a warning for others after her nightmare experience on a boat travelling between popular islands near Bali.
Qantas, Virgin on notice after turmoil
Bonza’s collapse and Rex’s uncertain future has left a gap for consumers and given more power back to Qantas and Virgin airlines.
Bali warning as tourist and guide hit trouble
Search and rescue teams were able to locate a missing pair in the dark during a hike on the island’s second highest peak. But they did one thing wrong.
New rules for Aussies travelling to Europe
Going on a trip to Europe? It’s not so easy anymore, with new travel rules coming in for all Aussies. Here’s what you need to know.
Aussies warned as new strain spreads
A “dangerous” strain of mpox has been detected outside of Africa for the first time in a country Aussie tourists are much more likely to visit.
On alert: Deadly NZ volcano erupts
A new eruption has taken place at an infamous volcano off the coast of New Zealand five years after 22 people died.
‘Get out now’: Aussie travel warning
Aussie travellers have been warned to “get out now” or risk being left behind, saying there is no guarantee flights will remain in action.
‘Fool me once’: Sydney Airport taxi warning
An Aussie man has warned fellow travellers to keep their eye on taxi meters after claiming he got “scammed” four times.
Urgent travel warning issued for Aussies
Australians are being warned to immediately leave a middle eastern nation as security tensions could leave people stranded.
Country braces as 33-hour snow bomb hits
Forecasters have warned residents and tourists alike to take extra care while on the roads over the next three days, with snow, wind and rain set to hit a popular destination.
Map captures never-before-seen moment
It’s one of the busiest days of the year for aviation in Europe, but one city saw almost no plane pass over in scenes never before witnessed.
Why Aussies being turned away from Bali
Hundreds of Aussie tourists are being denied entry into Indonesia’s island paradise for one reason.
Chaos warning at Sydney airport amid strike
Passengers can expect cancellations and delays as strike action is expected to cause disruption.
Major passport rule Aussies need to know
It’s a simple mistake to make which is why Aussies are being warned to check their passports if they’re heading overseas anytime soon.
Travel chaos as 90kmh winds rock airport
A major airport has been rocked by a combination of strong winds reaching up to 90kmh and a global IT outage which crippled flight plans.
Jetstar makes huge call in tech outage chaos
Travellers have been issued an important warning as a tech outage causes huge issues across the globe and one Aussie airline cancels all flights.
Three words passengers shouldn’t Google
An email between a scammer and airline passenger has exposed a huge problem facing Aussie travellers as they’re warned not to search for this on Google.
$2k mistake Aussies keep making overseas
It’s not something Aussies tend to think about when booking an overseas trip, but it’s costing them roughly $2000.
Aussie tourists doing this should think twice
A common misunderstanding that can have huge consequences is putting Australian travellers at risk while overseas.
Aussie CEO bashed on work trip in US
He was left semi-unconscious with severe injuries just hours after arriving in the major city.
‘Go home’: Furious locals erupt at tourists
Tourists enjoying a nice meal in one of the world’s most popular cities have been attacked by locals as overtourism reaches boiling point.
Big tourist warning at deadly Bali beach
Tourists have been warned about a notoriously “dangerous” beach in Bali known for its unpredictable waves.
‘Traumatised’: Aussie couple’s Bali hell
A couple’s dream holiday to Bali ended up turning into a horror experience when one of them became ill. Now, they’re warning others.
Twist in Aussie surfers’ alleged murders
A fresh update has been revealed after a pair of Australian brothers were killed while on the surf trip of a lifetime in Mexico.
Urgent measles warning for two states
A child who just returned from an overseas trip with his family has contracted measles, leading health authorities to issue an urgent warning.
‘Red flag’: Warning to Aussie travellers
As many Aussies get ready to jetset to Europe for the summer, they are being urged to keep a close eye out for three types of scams.
Sign you’re not wanted in Europe this year
Are you one of the many Australians thinking about having a “Euro-summer” this year? You might want to reconsider.
Dire scenes at Aldi stores across Australia
Once upon a time if you blinked, you’d miss Aldi’s biggest sales event of the year. Now — product sits limp and lifeless weeks after the famed event.
Warning after thousands rejected from snow
The ski season officially kicks off in NSW and Victoria this weekend despite the lack of snow – and authorities have a stern warning for visitors.
New warning for anyone who does this
If you’re one of the millions of travellers who ties this to their suitcase, there’s a new warning why you should stop right away.
Flyers warned not to do this on plane
Before you reach for a drink on your next long-haul flight, scientists have discovered something they want you to know.
Massive sinkhole eats up Aussie beach
Incredible images from an iconic Aussie tourist location show a dramatic transformation as a ‘sinkhole’ eats up a beach.
Why suburb looks ‘like a caravan park’
An inner city suburb street looks “like a caravan park” as residents try to force council to shut a loophole allowing boats, dog washing trailers and campers to park in perpetuity.
Strict new poo rule for popular campsite
Queensland National Parks have introduced a new rule to help stop the ‘unacceptable’ poo problem.
World famous tourist site forced to close
A world famous tourist attraction has been forced to close for the second time this year.
Tiny detail makes $100 note ‘worthless’
Australian travellers are being warned to only take their most pristine notes to be exchanged in Asia.
Woman falls to her death at popular Bali site
Aussies are being warned about a popular Bali site after a woman died when she fell 15m into a deep ravine.
‘Do not travel’: Desperate warning issued
Australia has joined the United States in renewing a desperate advisory to this nation as ongoing threats of terrorism and civil unrest erupt.
Agony after 18yo vanishes in sharky waters
The grieving parents of Cameron Robbins have broken their silence after the 18-year-old jumped off a booze cruise ship into shark-infested waters and vanished.
Bali about to get more expensive
Travellers heading to the island paradise next month will be in for a big shock as the tourist hotspot brings in its new tax.
Fresh warning for Aussie travellers
A new travel alert has been issued for Aussies visiting this country, warning protests and rallies are “likely to occur” as one massive event takes place.
Tsunami alert as massive volcano erupts
A tsunami alert has been issued after a volcano erupted several times in Indonesia, with more than 11,000 people forced to evacuate.
State on alert after measles case reported
Health authorities in one state are on high alert after a new case of measles – the 10th this year – was reported at one of Australia’s busiest airports.
Island nation erupts into violence, three dead
New Caledonia’s international airport is closed and Australians are advised to exercise a high degree of caution, as protests turn deadly.
Calm pilot’s ‘textbook’ belly landing
A pilot has been praised after a plane with a broken landing gear circling a major regional Australian airport landed safely.
Terrifying detail in plane’s ‘belly landing’
It could well be the most frightening day of most peoples’ lives, but a plane skidding to a stop with no landing gear is apparently not uncommon.
Think twice about going to these destinations
Some of our most beloved overseas destinations have travel warnings for risks and dangers many may not realise – and experts say it’s “frankly nuts” to not find out.
Major airline enters voluntary liquidation
Customers have been left stranded after a major airline entered voluntary liquidation, cancelling all flights.
100 dead, many missing in flood disaster
More than 100 people have died in these devastating floods with a warning issued for Australian travellers.
Last trip of slain surfer, girlfriend revealed
The girlfriend of a man murdered in Mexico has shared touching pictures of their last trip in Australia together.
Eerie three words before brothers vanish
It was a trip of a lifetime. Callum Robinson had shared multiple pictures of his adventure in Mexico. But then the pictures stopped.
Airport oddities to be auctioned off
From a wedding dress to lightsabres, thousands of unclaimed items from Australia’s busiest airport will be up for grabs in a charity sale.
Travel chaos, luxury cars float in streets
Flights have been cancelled and luxury cars are floating in the streets again in Dubai just two weeks after the deadly floods.
Tsunami threat as Indonesian volcano erupts
Thousands of people have been evacuated over the threat of a tsunami in Indonesia after a remote volcano erupted again.
Fury after major city charges entry fee
Aussies planning on visiting a major European city will have to pay a fee or cop a hefty fine of up to $450 in a move that’s sparked outrage.
Photo of men standing on rock sparks outrage
A photo of three young men standing on a rock in the Queensland bush has sparked furious controversy online.
Chaos expected: ‘70% of flights cancelled’
Travellers are being warned to expect major disruptions at French airports, with an anticipated strike threatening to cause chaos.
‘Respect our culture’: Visitor ban at lake
Visitors could soon be banned from one Australia’s most popular outback tourist destinations under a plan to protect the “sacred place” for its traditional owners.
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