Keyword "popular holiday destination" - List of latest news (32 results)

03:01 Woman mauled by dingo on Aussie island

Rangers at a tourist hotspot have urged visitors to avoid making a major mistake after a woman was attacked in a confrontation with a pack of five dingoes.

15/02 Man crushed to death by lawnmower

A man has been crushed to death after a lawnmower fell on top of him at a rural property.

19/12 8 popular tourist countries with the strictest little-known laws

Here we look at eight countries popular with British tourists, including Japan, Egypt, and Jamaica, with hidden rules that are seriously enforced.

24/04 The popular beach has been swallowed by the sea

It’s the “magical” beach that Sydneysiders have a window of time to experience and enjoy only every seven years or so.

16/04 ‘Dirty trick’: Bali tourist scam strikes again

Bali tourists have been warned about a money-exchange scam that continues to catch out foreigners.

08/04 9-year-old attacked by ‘threatening’ dingo after her parents turned around for ‘2 seconds’

Dr Behrendorff said the girl’s parents were with her at the water’s edge had turned their back for “two seconds” when the animal “took the opportunity” to bite the girl.

05/04 Qantas slashes fares to popular destination

Qantas’ newest mega deal has taken flight, with more than 100,000 discounted seats to New Zealand on offer.

18/03 Warning for popular tourist destination

Tourists have been warned to stay out of the water over concerns a tidal wave could hit a popular beach destination.

25/02 ‘Almost cried’: Mum shocked by stranger’s heartfelt act at cafe

A woman has shared the unexpected handwritten note she received while dining in a Queensland cafe with her family.

20/02 Massive change could hit Aussie tourists

Tourists heading to Hawaii may be slapped with additional entry costs, as the popular holiday destination looks to introduce a climate change fee for visitors.

15/02 Big concern for millions made through Bali’s new tourism levy

Bali’s new tourist levy has only just begun, but there are already calls for transparency around how the money will be spent.

12/02 Huge amount Bali will get from Aussies paying tourist tax

Indonesia is expecting to bring in more than $18 million from Australians paying its new tourist levy in Bali this year.

05/02 New warning for travellers to hotspot

Australian travellers are being warned to exercise a high degree of caution as close neighbour Indonesia, the world’s third-largest democracy, heads to the polls next week in a high-stakes election.

10/01 Aussie tourist’s sudden death in Bali

The heartbroken sister of a young Australian man who died suddenly while on holiday in Bali says she is “extremely desperate” to bring her younger brother home.

09/01 $14 item on receipt exposes big Bali ‘myth’

Australian travellers have complained that the much-loved paradise of Bali is becoming far too expensive, with one woman claiming she paid a staggering $14 for a 380ml bottle of water during a recent visit.

05/01 Surprising reason dingoes attack tourists

Campers visiting the popular holiday destination K’gari over the summer are being urged to stay vigilant after nearly 30 dingo attacks were recorded throughout 2023.

04/01 7yo girl bitten on thigh by dingo

A seven-year-old girl has been bitten by a dingo, which left puncture wounds to her thigh on the popular tourist island of K’gari (formerly known as Fraser Island).

31/12 Man detained after allegedly assaulting airplane crew member, several passengers: ‘Everybody was panicking’

The man had to be restrained by the cabin crew after allegedly attacking a crew member on Qantas flight QF46 between Bali and Melbourne.

03/12 Reason man dug hole before he was buried alive

The young man fighting for life after he was buried alive in sand fell into a hole which had been dug in order to cook a pig.

23/10 74yo woman injured falling into grave

A 74-year-old woman endured many people’s worst nightmare when she tumbled into an open grave and injured herself before waiting hours for help.

12/10 Aussies complain about ‘expensive’ Bali

Australian travellers have complained that the much-loved paradise of Bali is becoming much too expensive.

13/09 Man fined $2k for feeding dingoes

A man filmed feeding two dingoes at a popular holiday destination has been fined more than $2000 in a bid to deter visitors from encouraging the wild animals to approach humans.

18/08 Bali rule surprising Aussie tourists

Visitors to Bali have been being left intrigued by a sight that can be found in various locations along the streets of the popular holiday destination.

17/08 Tourists allegedly gang-raped teen at popular holiday spot

Five French tourists and one Swiss tourist were arrested after allegedly gang-raping an 18-year-old British woman at a popular tourist destination in Spain.

30/07 Fury as tourists keep falling for this Bali scam

An Australian traveller has praised a Bali local for alerting her to a scam she had fallen victim to, which ended up saving her from losing some of her hard-earned cash.

18/06 Man dead in alleged street attack

A 87-year-old man has died after he was allegedly assaulted in a popular holiday destination in Queensland.

09/05 Baby found dead in high-rise apartment

Police are investigating the sudden death of an infant inside a Gold Coast high rise apartment block.

30/04 Aussie tourists warn of expensive, confusing Bali ‘problem’

Australian tourists claim they have been left confused by websites offering visas prior to arrival in Bali.

27/03 ‘No excuse’: Bali tourist’s X-rated act slammed

A Bali tourist will allegedly be deported for violating immigration rules after he posed semi-naked on a sacred site.

15/02 One thing never to do in Bali

It’s a rule most people know about when travelling to places such as Bali – but there’s still some tourists who miss the memo.

10/02 Local lifts the lid on shock Bali sight

A local has filmed some shocking sights he encountered as he walked the streets of Bali and posted it all onto the popular Bali Bogans Facebook page to alert others.

04/01 Bali tourist reveals what Instagram leaves out

A Dutch tourist has been shocked to discover the view from her beautiful Bali accommodation is only aesthetically pleasing if she looks in one particular direction.