Keyword "holiday period" - List of latest news (102 results)

22/04 A-lister’s son debuts dramatic weight loss

Christopher Schwarzenegger put his unbelievable weight loss on display over the holiday weekend.

14/04 When double demerits come into effect

With the Easter and Anzac Day long weekends quickly approaching, drivers are being urged to slow down and stay safe during one of the most dangerous and busiest times on Australian roads.

09/04 Services Australia flags Easter changes to Centrelink payments

The Easter holiday period will likely impact how Australians receive their social support payments, Services Australia says.

07/04 ‘Plan ahead’: Warning to holiday-makers

Sydney Airport is anticipating its busiest season in more than five years, with millions expected to flock to the major city for the Easter school holidays.

10/03 Devastating detail in iconic beach photo

The golden shores that attract millions of visitors every year to the southeast corner of Queensland have been left battered and bruised at the hands of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred.

10/01 ‘Outbreak’: Truth about virus gripping China

Terrifying images shared on social media purportedly showing patients in China flooding local hospitals and collapsing in waiting rooms have resulted in rampant speculation that the world could be on the brink of another horrifying pandemic similar to that caused by Covid-19.

31/12 Tributes flow for 4yo killed by car

A four-year-old boy who was fatally hit by a car over the holiday period has been remembered as the “sweetest, most kind hearted boy” who loved to play with cars and dinosaurs.

31/12 ‘Slow down’: Rider wiped out by car

Shocking footage taken from the helmet camera of an Aussie motorcyclist captured the moment a turning car wiped the rider out at more than 75km/h.

28/12 Warning amid fresh spate of drownings

A spate of horror drownings along Australia’s east coast has sparked fresh warnings from surf lifesavers, as thousands flock to the beach for the summer holidays.

27/12 ‘Mutant’ Covid-19 wave hits state

A new “mutant” strain of the Covid-19 virus has sent hospitalisation figures in Queensland skyrocketing amid the holiday period - with the state’s top health officials admitting she is “very concerned” by the latest outbreak.

26/12 Matildas star melts internet with engagement

Matildas gun Charli Grant has sent her teammates into meltdown after dropping news of her engagement to Lachlan Cameron on Boxing Day,

26/12 Cafe owner ‘hates’ public holidays too

An Australian cafe owner has been forced to defend public holiday surcharges which many businesses say do not cover the wage bills on those days.

25/12 Pets abused in horror holiday trend

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25/12 ‘Terrifying’ reason infant diagnosed with PTSD

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24/12 Warning ahead of Christmas Day beach bash

Revellers planning to hit the beaches on Christmas Day have been urged to act responsibly after huge crowds left Sydney’s Bronte Beach covered in trash last year.

23/12 Kurdistan Tourism expects to receive 200,000 visitors during New Year

Today, Monday, the Tourism Authority in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq expected to receive more than 200,000 tourists during the New Year holiday period.

23/12 Young at risk this Christmas

Young drivers are dying on Australian roads at an alarming rate during the Christmas holiday season, according to new analysis by Road Safety Education,

21/12 Holiday horror after woman dies at unpatrolled beach

A woman has died after being pulled unconscious from the surf at an unpatrolled beach on the NSW south coast in a horror start to Christmas period.

21/12 Train strike threatens carols, races

Sydneysiders planning to get out and about this weekend have been urged to “avoid non-essential travel” as hundreds of train services have been cancelled.

20/12 Christmas 2024 trading hours revealed

With Christmas hot on our heels, it’s important to know what shops will be open for last-minute booze, food and pressies.

19/12 ’Worse’: Warning amid train strike chaos

Commuters have been warned of continued delays and cancellations across the Sydney rail network, with disruptions “likely to get worse” as more than 50 routes have been affected amid pay disputes with Sydney’s Rail, Tram and Bus Union.

19/12 Bunnings announces game-changing move

Visiting the same Bunnings three or four times in a single day to buy obscure supplies you forgot the first couple of trips is a well-established Australian rite of passage.

19/12 Insane Luigi poll proves US is cooked

The death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson ignited a firestorm of public discourse and ripped open a can of worms we weren’t expecting to see going into the cheery holiday period.

16/12 ’Stay at home’: New Covid wave surges

Australians have being urged to stay at home if they are unwell as another wave of Covid-19 surges in one state.

14/12 ‘Brazen’ find in traveller’s luggage: cops

Police in Sydney have arrested a Canadian man after more that 11kg of cocaine was allegedly found stashed in his luggage.

12/12 Workers walk off job in major airports

More than 500 Qantas line maintenance workers around the country have walked off the job on one of the busiest travel days of the year.

12/12 The deadly Christmas risk facing countless Australians this year, as domestic and family violence surges over the festive season

This is about the time each year that Amy* would begin to panic.

11/12 Grim reason everyone is breaking up today

December 11 has been unofficially dubbed ‘Breakup Day’ after studies revealed it to be the most common date for relationships to end.

07/12 Why Christmas is the most dangerous time of year for domestic and family violence

December may be the most the wonderful time of the year, but beyond the twinkling lights and tinsel is a perfect storm of factors that can have deadly consequences.

05/12 Sign Aussie recession tipped to end

A recession that has gripped Australia’s retail sector for the past 18 months is tipped to end, as retailers brace for a bumper Christmas holiday period.

02/05 US issues rates warning nobody wanted

In a move that could signal further disappointing news for homeowners here in Australia, our friends across the Pacific have signalled that high interest rates and inflation could be here for longer than expected.

26/04 Fury over ‘hidden’ toasted sandwich cost revealed

A Perth cafe customer has been left outraged over the “hidden” cost of the sandwich they purchased.

17/04 Road scene shows major change in Australia

There’s a first time for everything — and if I had my time again, I’d probably do this one well and truly before I had a 14-month-old hurricane at my feet.

11/04 Learn about Eid diseases and how to prevent them

Alsumaria News - International During the holiday period, some diseases and health conditions spread due to the nature of the celebrations and the frequent exchange of visits between relatives and friends, which may be accompanied by the devouring of large quantities of sweets, foods, juices, and hot and cold drinks.

09/04 Urgent travel warning for Aussies in Bali

Aussies who are currently holidaying in Bali or plan to visit the holiday hotspot should allow for more travel time as Ramadan comes to an end in Indonesia.

30/03 During the holiday period.. How is the movement of commercial markets?

During the holiday period.. How is the movement of commercial markets?

27/03 Number spells disaster for Aussie economy

The economy is slaughtering Aussie businesses and there’s no sign of things letting up.

27/03 Amazing new car feature revealed

Groundbreaking new technology could save lives on Australian country roads.

27/03 Travel warning ahead of Easter chaos

Australian airports are bracing for an influx of travellers, with passengers warned to plan ahead.

25/03 Hotel launches ‘game-changing’ feature

A Sydney beachside hotel has listened to the cries of holiday-deprived parents around the country, and introduced a new feature that’ll satisfy both adults and kids alike — and just in time for the sugar-fuelled Easter period.

15/03 Competition for Bali as Aussies’ interest in this country soars

Australians’ obsession with Japan was not just a summer fling.

02/02 ‘Smashed it up’: Woman’s van horror

An Aussie woman has been left distraught after finding her campervan had been stripped and sold to a spare parts car yard.

31/01 I answered a Facetime call from my boyfriend completely naked — I didn’t know he was with his family

Influencer Brittany Hockley left her co-host Laura Byrne stunned after revealing she flashed her boyfriend’s entire family.

29/01 Warning ahead of road rule change

With the new school year beginning at the end of January, drivers are reminded of the safety measures they need to be taking around school areas – and the brutal fines they’ll cop if they break the rules.

19/01 Crazy numbers behind BBL’s growth

A more condensed international schedule for the next Australian summer should ensure a greater presence of the game’s best players in the Big Bash to build on a momentous 2023/24 tournament which saw crowds rise by 27 per cent and more than 800,000 people attending regular season matches.

19/01 ‘Got to call that out’: Cricket civil war erupts over Adelaide Test snub

As Australia wrap up another comfortable Test victory against the West Indies, one state is furious about an unpopular change to a recent cricket tradition.

19/01 Australia vs West Indies Day 3 live: Steve Smith made to sweat

Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of Day 3 of the first Test between Australia and the West Indies in Adelaide.

15/01 ‘They had no idea’: Twist in secret firing video

Surprising new details have emerged after a video went viral of a young woman being unexpectedly fired from her tech job, after she filmed and then shared the “traumatising” experience online.

11/01 Warning after teen’s horror worksite injury

A 13-year-old boy’s horror head injury at a worksite has prompted the New South Wales workplace regulator to issue a “strong reminder” for the remainder of the school holidays.

10/01 Why this Covid variant is making hospitals full

A rapidly increasing number of Australians are ending up in hospital due to Covid-19 with several highly-contagious sub variants spreading across the country.

09/01 ‘Stay at home’: Covid cases soar in Australia

Australians with Covid-19 are being urged to “stay home” as several states grapple with soaring numbers of infections, including Australia’s most populous region, which is seeing its highest levels in a year.

05/01 ‘Crazy’: Mum rejoices at $159k Xmas win

A young mother has begun the new year $150,000 richer after a surprise last-minute Christmas lottery win.

05/01 Call to match cheap FNQ flight offer

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate is hoping discount flights and accommodation funded by the Queensland government will also be on offer for the Glitter Strip following the devastating storms as the tourist city starts its mammoth clean-up.

04/01 Restaurant slammed for unusual surcharge

Customers have hit out at a restaurant in Geelong, southwest of Melbourne, for adding a “peak season surcharge” of 10 per cent to its prices between December 27, 2023 and January 26, 2024.

04/01 Dead fish spark panic at popular lake

A popular fishing and camping spot on the foothills of NSW’s Blue Mountains has been closed indefinitely after reports of a significant fish kill.

02/01 Woman drowns as death toll rises

A woman has died and a child has been rescued after they were both sucked to sea in a rip at a NSW beach.

01/01 Brutal new year issue facing Aussies

Thirty-eight per cent of Australians, equal to 7.7 million people, have racked up large amounts of Christmas debt, with many not being able to pay it back within 12 months, new data reveals.

31/12 Sydney’s cricket curse set to strike again as Shane Warne proved right about iconic Test

Sydney’s bizarre weather curse is set to strike again, with the New Year’s cricket Test likely to be affected by rain once more.

30/12 Hayne’s new-year heartbreak

Disgraced former rugby league superstar Jarryd Hayne sits in a prison cell contemplating the fresh challenges and possible heartbreak he faces in 2024.

30/12 Heatwaves and thunderstorms to hit Queensland

Queensland is on the verge of a heatwave and further damaging thunderstorms, as the government seeks to support residents who have been pushed to the brink.

28/12 Hiker killed in wild storm identified

A woman who was swept into a stormwater drain and drowned in a tragic Boxing Day incident has been identified as a beloved mother and avid adventurer.

25/12 Bizarre site spotted at iconic Sydney beach

An iconic beach in Sydney’s affluent eastern suburbs has been turned green as swimmers hit the surf for a forecasted stormy Christmas Day.

24/12 ‘Anti-Christian’: MP’s Qantas rant

Bob Katter has accused Qantas of being anti-Christian after claiming the national air carrier snubbed traditional Christmas carols inside of one of its prestigious business class lounges.

23/12 What’s open on Christmas Day

The Christmas holiday period is a busy time of year for much of the population, with many Aussies stocking up on Christmas gifts and seasonal foods as they prepare to celebrate with family and friends.

21/12 Urgent demand to Maccas, TikTok

Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley has called on large companies including TikTok and McDonalds to use their social media to drive awareness about violence against women, after a woman was allegedly fatally stabbed by her male co-worker at Canberra Zoo this week.

21/12 Drivers warned as rules change for Christmas

Holiday goers travelling around Australia in the Christmas and New Year period have been urged to drive responsibly as double demerits are set to be enforced in some states from Friday.

20/12 Between Christmas and New Year... simple tips to avoid weight gain

There is no doubt that the holiday period plays a role in gaining some extra kilograms. This conclusion has been shown by scientific studies, which state that the majority of excess weight is gained during special occasions, in addition to the fact that a large segment of people find it difficult to maintain their weight during these periods.

19/12 Huge penalties for drivers over Christmas

Motorists should beware this festive season, with double demerit points in place across some states and territories during the Christmas period and police targeting reckless driving on our roads.

18/12 Qantas welcomes more cabin crew just in time for Christmas

Qantas is preparing for its busiest Christmas holiday period in years, with the airline having boosted its international cabin crew to help cope with the massive surge.

15/12 Aussie director puts spin on Christmas film

A Savage Christmas is the little Australian Christmas film that could – and it has.

14/12 Aussies gripped by unseen Xmas crisis

A peak homelessness advocacy body is warning of an unseen crisis this holiday season as one in two people attempting to access temporary or crisis accommodation are rejected.

13/12 Huge change at Sydney Airport ahead of Christmas

Uber kerbside pick-up is finally coming to Sydney Airport after the same was launched at Melbourne Airport two years ago, ending a frustrating issues plaguing passengers for years.

12/12 Aussie Christmas film getting rave reviews

Christmas movies are typically light viewing tied up in a big red bow. But for some, the holiday period is not all gifts and carols.

12/12 Warning for 8.5 million Qantas, Jetstar passengers

More than 150,000 passengers will fly on Qantas and Jetstar flights this Friday alone, expected to be the single biggest day of travel across the Qantas Group this holiday season.

12/12 ‘Eviction season’: Renters fume at agent email

Renters are fuming at a “rude and patronising” email sent out by an estate agent this week, which warned tenants the holiday period was colloquially known as “eviction season” to property managers.

08/12 Major airport’s unusual $250k move to fix big complaint

Sydney Airport is rewarding baggage handling companies with $250,000 a month to get your bags to the carousel quicker.

07/12 Sydney Airport expects biggest holiday period in four years

It is going to be a very busy holiday period at Sydney Airport this month and into early January.

06/12 Co-workers gift struggling employee new car

It was a knock-off like no other for one Australian worker this week after his colleagues revealed a truly epic act of kindness.

04/12 Strike threatens Xmas travel chaos

Virgin cabin crew have “overwhelmingly” voted to strike several times in the lead up to the busy Christmas travel period, in a move which could threaten travel during the festive season.

04/12 Horror illness a million Aussies are battling

A young man whose life was destoyed by an eating disorder has revealed how it acted like a “weed” taking over his life, as new data shows that there are one million Aussies struggling with similar issues.

21/11 Last day to send Christmas presents

Australians wanting to make sure they get their Christmas presents delivered in time for the holiday season have less than a month to finish shopping, get them wrapped and posted.

20/11 Disturbing Covid trend across Australia

An alarming number of Australians have little protection against Covid-19 in the lead up to Christmas with latest figures revealing just how long it’s been since people have had a booster jab.

17/11 Woman called ‘selfish’ for refusing to swap Xmas leave

A UK call centre worker has been cruelly branded selfish for having Christmas Day off – as she refuses to swap with colleagues who have kids.

16/11 What new Covid waves means for Christmas

Health authorities are trying to get on the front foot ahead of the holiday season, with two fresh waves of Covid-19 infections identified in two states.

22/09 Travel warning for one major airport

With the start of school holidays mere hours away, travellers are being urged to prepare for the busiest international travel period since the international borders reopened.

17/09 Sales galore as Christmas comes early

Consumers used to have to wait until after Christmas for the sales, but we’re likely to see more items on sale in the lead up to Christmas this year, a new report has found.

06/08 Tourists watch in horror as Harry Potter publisher boss Adrienne Vaughan is killed

Footage shows the moment helpless tourists watched on in horror as the publishing boss of Harry Potter died in a boat collision off Italy’s Amalfi coast.

06/07 Scott Morrison on holidays as damning report looms

The Royal Commission into Robodebt will hand down what is expected to be a scathing report about the scheme on Friday, as the man who spearheaded the program holidays with his family in Europe.

01/07 Passengers injured during ‘severe turbulence’

A dozen passengers and flight crew members were injured when a Hawaiian Airlines flight travelling to Sydney encountered “severe turbulence” while flying over the Pacific Ocean.

24/06 Qantas resumes popular route after 3 years

Qantas has resumed direct flights between Melbourne and Hong Kong after a three year hiatus.

09/04 16-year-old L-plater among horror Easter toll

The tight-knit community of Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia was grief-stricken on Easter Sunday after 16-year-old Johnny Howieson tragically lost his life in a car accident.

04/04 Major airports’ surprising new advice amid Easter rush

Major airports across Australia are gearing up for a busy Easter and while a lot of travellers may think they should get to the airport extra early amid the holiday rush, Melbourne Airport is warning passengers against it.

12/02 Elderly woman allegedly bit flight attendant

An elderly woman who allegedly bit the arm of a flight attendant during an argument on a flight is among dozens of Australians who were hit with criminal charges at major airports over the summer period.

09/02 ‘Storm is brewing’: Grim bankruptcy warning

With Aussies stretched to the limit amid soaring cost of living pressures and skyrocketing interest rates, experts are sounding the alarm over a fresh crisis to come.

26/01 700 Aussies sacked then instantly rehired

Staff at a major hospitality group allege they were terminated and then rehired by a different entity that doesn’t have to pay penalty rates.

24/01 Bachelor star reveals new boyfriend

Former Bachelor contestant Brittany Hockley has gone Instagram-official with her new partner, Swiss footballer Benjamin Siegrist.

18/01 TikTok-famous swimming hole turned to ‘sh*t’

The Never Never River and The Promise Land swimming hole is objectively stunning.

17/01 New cycle path leads directly into pole

A council has been ridiculed after opening a new cycle path... with a large power pole smack bang in the middle of it.

06/01 ‘The Kraken’ Covid variant ripping through Australia

A new Covid variant has quickly become the dominant strain in the US, and has now been confirmed in Australia – earning itself a creepy nickname along the way.

06/01 Warning as new Covid strain takes hold

As Australia enters its fourth year of the pandemic and a new variant emerges, Covid-19 case numbers are trending downwards but are coming with a warning.

05/01 Why airline pain could get a lot easier

Australia’s aviation industry has faced a bumpy recovery from Covid-19 shutdowns, with staff shortages, long queues at airports, higher fares and axed routes creating headlines.

03/01 Shocking detail in deadly 11 days

NSW police have revealed some of the worst driving offences recorded during the holiday period, which saw nine people die on NSW roads in the 11 days between December 23, 2022 to January 2, 2023.