Tourist dies in Gold Coast rip at Palm Beach
A tourist in his 20s has died after being caught in a rip at Palm Beach on the Gold Coast. It's the fifth drowning on Australian beaches this festive period. Authorities urge water safety vigilance.
A tourist in his 20s has died after being caught in a rip at Palm Beach on the Gold Coast. It's the fifth drowning on Australian beaches this festive period. Authorities urge water safety vigilance.
A South Australian tourist park's decision to rebrand as an adults-only 'peaceful sanctuary' has ignited fierce online discussion. Discover why owners made the switch and the growing trend for child-free travel.
A Central Coast father has died and his partner is fighting for life after a scooter crash in Bali. The community rallies with a GoFundMe for the injured mother-of-two. Read the full story.
Lake Macquarie police fined over 40 out-of-town visitors and made two arrests during a holiday crackdown on illegal fishing and anti-social behaviour on Swansea Bridge.
A Gold Coast tourist recounts the terrifying head-on train collision near Machu Picchu in Peru that killed the driver and injured 30. Watch her video and get the latest updates.
A 35-year-old Irish tourist has died in a drowning at Queensland's Whitehaven Beach. Police are investigating as the Whitsundays community mourns the tragic start to the new year.
Campers return to Gold Coast's Broadwater Tourist Park after a dangerous crane collapse and power line hazards. The emergency declaration has been revoked.
Kiama Council greenlights 23 new rooms for Mercure Gerringong, tackling the Illawarra's critical tourist accommodation shortage. Plans include a rebrand and new facilities.
A Norwegian visitor's Australian Christmas holiday ended abruptly after a vicious attack by a group at St Kilda pier. Police seek four young people captured on CCTV.
At least 16 people have died after a bus overturned on a Java toll road. The vehicle was travelling from Jakarta to Yogyakarta. Get the latest details on this tragic accident.
An Australian man has died in Thailand after a shocking incident at a Phuket restaurant. Get the full details on the tragic event and the ongoing investigation.
Volunteers have discovered a phone and a makeshift shelter believed to belong to Celine Cremer, missing in Tasmania since 2023. Police are now joining the search effort.
Cairns Regional Council partners with major hotels to educate visitors on water conservation. The new initiative aims to secure the city's water future amidst tourism growth and climate challenges.
A young woman has died after an alleged deliberate hit-and-run by an overseas tourist on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Police call it an 'intentional act'. Read the latest.
A devastating fire at a nightclub in Goa's Arpora has claimed at least 23 lives, including tourists. The blaze, suspected to be caused by a cylinder blast, highlights ongoing safety concerns in India. Read the full report.
A devastating fire at a popular nightclub in North Goa's Arpora has killed at least 23 people. The blaze, believed sparked by a cylinder explosion, struck during peak tourist season. Read the latest updates.
Extreme weather at Bali's Sangeh Monkey Forest has killed a staff member and caused severe damage to the ancient Pucak Sari Temple. Australian travellers urged to take safety precautions.
Pemberton's iconic Gloucester Tree climb remains closed, with the DBCA unable to confirm a 2025 reopening date. Key summer tourism faces uncertainty as safety upgrades continue.
Two brothers have been sentenced for a terrifying gunpoint robbery of a British tourist at a remote NSW campsite. Read the full details of their drug-fuelled crime spree.
Livia Mulheim, 25, died after a bull shark attack at Kylies Beach while swimming with dolphins. Her boyfriend suffered serious injuries trying to save her. Authorities continue search.
A group of regular swimmers, including Gerringong Surf Club members, rescued a man from a dangerous rip at Werri Beach. The incident highlights growing water safety concerns.
Bali authorities are cracking down on tourist moped rentals. New rules require an international driver's licence and potential driving tests for Aussies after 142 major collisions in 2024.
An Adelaide mother's Bali holiday took a painful turn after a tiny tomcat beetle caused severe rashes and blisters. Learn how to stay safe from this toxic insect.
Canggu's Clandestino Hostel addresses the fatal mass illness event. A 25-year-old backpacker was found dead, ten others hospitalised. Police investigation continues.
A young tourist shares her near-death experience after a mass poisoning at a Canggu hostel left one dead and dozens hospitalised. Warning to Bali travellers.
Discover how Dean Alston has shaped Western Australian journalism through four decades of sharp political cartoons and community commentary. Explore his remarkable career journey.
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After nearly half a century documenting Australian politics, legendary press photographer Gary Ramage has shot his final parliamentary session, leaving behind an unparalleled visual legacy of the nation's history.
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