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Working holiday visa pause leaves farms short as harvest season looms
A migration slowdown on skilled workers and backpackers has farmers concerned their workers' visas won't be approved in time for the upcoming harvest seas...
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As Japan’s yen peaks, is the era of budget-friendly trips coming to an end for Australian travellers?
The currency has now reached its highest level against the US and Australian dollars in six months Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news pod...
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Warm ski season a warning of bleak future for Australia’s snow tourism: ‘So this is our new normal’
While holidaymakers have maintained ‘super positive attitudes’, average snow depths measured since 1954 have declined by nearly 20% If you freeze it, they...
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Have you made one of these six travel mistakes?
Simple mistakes can up-end a holiday. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publisher for the full st...
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Airlines call for air traffic control boss to quit over UK airport chaos
At least 2,000 flights were cancelled, with airlines reporting millions of pounds worth of financial loss. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News...
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Women in Darwin forced to travel hundreds of kilometres for pregnancy scans
After losing a baby early in pregnancy, Sarah Williams was anxious to get a nuchal scan to check her baby was OK. Newsiline summarises this report from AB...
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Student visa refusals hit 10-year high, shattering dreams
Australia's student visa refusal rate hits a 10-year high, with countries such as Nepal and India facing rejections of more than 40 per cent. Newsiline su...
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Major changes at Melbourne Airport to start next month
New drop-off and pick-up zones will open on October 6, ending a 56-year ritual for passengers of being dropped off at Melbourne Airport's departures ramp....
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Amazon plane overruns runway and bursts into flames at Miami Airport
An Amazon cargo plane has barrelled off a runway at Miami International Airport, striking multiple vehicles and bursting into flames in a crash that sent...
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Vietnam wants to grow dental tourism, which has Australian dentists worried
Australians now make up the majority of foreign clients at dentists in Vietnam, as increasing numbers of Australians seek cheaper, quicker dental procedur...
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Locals excited as travellers roll in for outback's biggest racing event
It is a classic outback event, and despite a slow start to the tourism season, thousands have gathered for the annual Birdsville Races, including two busl...
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Labor shuts down course linked to student visa misuse
The federal government is preventing new enrolments in a graduate diploma it fears is being used by non-genuine international students to switch courses a...
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Indian airline agreement with Western Sydney Airport still up in the air
Chris Minns met Air India representatives in New Delhi on Tuesday night, however no formal agreement has been reached. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Germany says Russia responsible for Leipzig airport drone attack
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said that after assessing the technology used and other intelligence information "the government concludes that Russi...
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Man in custody, weapons seized after dramatic airport arrest
A knife and a saw have been seized, and a 38-year-old man is in custody after allegedly assaulting a police officer in the car park of an airport on the N...
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Take a trip with us in this week's travel quiz
What's the longest flight time between Australian capitals? Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original pub...
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Runway incursions on the rise across Australian airports, says expert
An aviation researcher has identified a broader pattern of safety incidents increasing across Australian airports. Newsiline summarises this report from A...
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A love letter to the A380, the retiring behemoth that takes Qantas travellers back in time | Nick Visser
Quiet cabins, spacious configurations and those hallowed stairs: the Airbus superjumbo has become a favourite of many travellers – and will be missed Get...
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Embattled travel giant repaying tens of millions of dollars to overcharged clients
Corporate Travel Management is refunding clients after it was revealed the company had failed to pass on margins and rebates relating to suppliers includi...
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Locals asleep at school, 'walking around like zombies' due to new 24/7 airport
Locals living near the new Western Sydney airport say they are only managing a few hours' sleep a night since operations began. Newsiline summarises this...
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UK concerned about possible changes to backpacker visa
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has not denied that the UK has raised concerns about the prospect of British backpackers being forced to work in regional...
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Trump administration proposes $103,000 fee for skilled worker visas
A new proposal would charge employers $US103,265 for H-1B visas and attempt to make permanent a temporary rule challenged by the US courts. Newsiline summ...
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Trump's visa crackdown plan could affect thousands seeking asylum in the US
The US state department has declined to comment on the number of visas that may be revoked. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and l...
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Fourth Sydney Airport safety incident in three weeks under investigation
Airservices Australia, the government-owned organisation responsible for air traffic management, says it reported the "potential traffic conflict" between...
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'They'll pay the price': Aussie travel hotspot's new tourist tax
Even travellers who have already paid in full could be caught out, according to an industry group. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australi...
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Brisbane man arrested at airport as part of Australia's largest cocaine seizure
The 41-year-old man was charged with drugs and firearms offences after AFP and Queensland police officers conducted a search warrant at a Kangaroo Point h...
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‘Grave concerns’ over new airport, Villawood’s ‘culture of fear’, Arday accuser suspended
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publisher for...
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Concern for noise-sensitive exotic animals near new airport's flight path
An exotic wildlife carer is concerned aircraft noise from the soon to open Western Sydney International Airport could impact the wellbeing of her retired...
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'Family is not important?' Australians face uncertain future after visa change
The federal government's decision to prioritise onshore visa applications sparks criticism from some families, who are calling for offshore applicants to...
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Farmers say backpacker visa pause will risk Australia's food security
Rural communities and farmers are concerned they will lose an essential workforce as the brakes are put on working holiday visa applications. Newsiline su...
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What you need to know about the working holiday visa pause
The federal government "quietly" pauses the working holiday-maker visa applications from 24 countries. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Aust...
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Melbourne’s Armenian-Lebanese eatery Zareh named Gourmet Traveller’s restaurant of the year
Previous winners of the award have included Saint Peter, Attica, Orana by the late Jock Zonfrillo, and Quay Armenian-Lebanese eatery Zareh has been named...
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'Very fortunate' no collision yet at Sydney Airport, former pilot says
Sydney Airport could face "catastrophic" consequences if safety issues are not addressed following three incidents in as many weeks, a former pilot and av...
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Australia politics live: Labor warned against changing work rights for visa holders amid ‘scapegoating’ of immigrants
Dozens of non-profit groups urge Labor not to limit work rights for temporary migrants. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and l...
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'Not where the problems are': Working holiday visa slowdown divides parties
Working holidaymakers fill a labour shortage doing jobs like fruit picking, waiting tables and guiding tours in regional areas. Newsiline summarises this...
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Afternoon Update: Morrison-era multibillion-dollar mistake; airport safety concerns continue; and remembering Johnny Young
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publisher for...