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Arrivals are down but fewer are packing their bags, denying a hoped-for reduction in net migration.
Australia
Farid Farid

Arrivals down but fewer Aussies are packing bags

The government's goal of reducing net migration has been frustrated despite lower arrival numbers, with fewer people choosing to leave Australian shores.

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A second earthquake has rocked Vanuatu.
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World
Max Corstorphan

Death toll rises to 14 as second earthquake hits Vanuatu

Vanuatu has been hit by a second earthquake, measuring 6.1 in magnitude, with the death toll now rising to 14.

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Seven guests of the Warwick Resort on Fiji's Coral Coast, including at least four Australians, were hospitalised in an alleged mass poisoning incident after they fell ill after drinking from the resort bar on Saturday night.
Travel
Jack Gramenz

Poisoned Aussie mum-daughter return from Fiji ‘nightmare’

Two Australian travellers are believed to be recovering on home soil after several people were thought to have been poisoned by cocktails at a Fiji resort.

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Seven guests of the Warwick Resort on Fiji's Coral Coast, including at least four Australians, were hospitalised in an alleged mass poisoning incident after they fell ill after drinking from the resort bar on Saturday night.
Travel
Matt Shrivell

Urgent warning for travellers after mass poisoning

The Australian government travel advice website, Smartraveller, has issued an urgent warning after another mass drink-poisoning incident struck down Aussies abroad.

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Jennea and Arthur met in a chance encounter in December 2013.
Travel
Francesca Street

Jennea missed her train home for Christmas. Then a kind stranger changed her life

‘This really feels like it was fate.’

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Have you ever wondered why travellers are asked to put their phones on aeroplane mode while flying and what happens if you don’t?
Travel
Digital Staff

Pilot reveals real reason aeroplane mode is so important

Have you ever wondered why travellers are asked to put their phones on aeroplane mode while flying and what happens if you don’t?

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A pilot has explained why putting your phone on aeroplane mode is so important when you fly.
Travel
Digital Staff

Pilot reveals real reason passengers are told to put their phones on aeroplane mode

‘The aeroplane mode button on your phone is not a conspiracy.’

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Airports and airlines are preparing for record passenger numbers these holidays, with delays possible at our two biggest airports. 
Travel
Blake Johnson, Aviation Editor

More than 10 million travellers warned ahead of Christmas period

Australia’s two biggest airports are warning travellers to expect delays with a record number of passengers expected to pass through their doors this festive season.

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Jetstar has launched a massive Christmas sale, slashing flights to as low as $35.
Travel
Hayley Taylor

Bargain travel from $35 in Jetstar’s massive Christmas sale

The sale on domestic and international flights ends just before midnight on Sunday.

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A global travel warning will soon be issued telling Jewish people to reconsider travel to Australia.
Australia
Max Corstorphan

Global warning for Jewish people against travel to Australia

One of the world’s most prominent Jewish human rights organisations is preparing to issue a global warning against travel to Australia following an arson terror attack on a synagogue.

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Marion Bamforth, Sue Morris, Carol Ansbro and Mary Helliwell had this photograph taken when they were on holiday in Torquay more than 50 years ago.
World
Francesca Street

Four friends posed for a photo on vacation in 1972. More than 50 years later, they recreated it

They’ve been by each other’s sides as they’ve carved out careers, fallen in love, brought up families and gone through heartbreak and grief. Now they have gone back to where the bond was forged.

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Aussie travellers have been warned about a danger along one of the most popular coastal stretches in Bali.
Travel
Taylor Renouf

Bali authorities issue warning to travellers over danger

Aussie travellers have been warned about a danger along one of the most popular coastal stretches in Bali.

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The packed VietJet flight encountered a problem on its way to Ho Chi Minh City which caused the plane’s altitude to drop.
Travel
Taylor Renouf

Plane turns back after technical issue causes sudden drop

Flight data showed the Airbus A330’s altitude dropping slightly before making a U-turn and flying back towards Victoria.

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A Qantas jet has been turned around mid-air due to mechanical issues.
Travel
Matt Shrivell

Qantas flight turned around: ‘Priority landing’ requested

A Qantas flight has been given ‘priority’ landing credentials after the pilot requested they return to Los Angeles following mechanical issues.

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British lawyer Simone White was one of six tourists who died in a suspected mass poisoning in Laos.
Asia Pacific
George Lithgow

Mum of Laos poisoning victim makes desperate plea

The mother of a British lawyer who died in an alleged mass methanol poisoning in Laos has revealed the "horrendous" journey she made to be at her bedside.

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