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Aussie's Bali holiday turns to horror story over small passport mistake
The devastated traveller was banned from boarding over a strict regulation.

Bali-bound Aussies caught out by challenging travel requirements
Aussies can now fly direct to Bali, but that doesn't mean it's easy.

Girlfriend's brave act in evil petrol attack
New details have emerged after a young father was set alight and killed by his scorned ex.

Australia, Netherlands launch legal action against Russia for downing of flight MH17
Australia and the Netherlands have initiated legal action against Russia.

Sport's winners and losers: White Ferns' disappointing no-show after thrashing
Cameron McMillan looks over the highs and lows from the sporting weekend.

Surprising new detail about Omicron variant emerges
'Concerning' new information about the Omicron variant has been released.

Grace Tame hospitalised: 'I actually lost control'
The 2021 Australian of the year has spoken out about her struggles with mental health.

Here are the most Covid-resilient destinations for travel
Ready to travel? Some destinations are safer than others according to this study.

Incredible upset: Watch 100-1 Kiwi horse stun racing world in $1.5m race
New Zealand mare Roch 'N' Horse has stunned the horse racing world.

Whangarei gunman called friends and family after killing two property managers
Quinn Patterson's body was later found in the charred remains of his rental property.

Watch: Off-duty trainee nurse saves child foaming at mouth
Incredible moment trainee nurse saved the life of a child foaming at the mouth.

Supermarket giant renames Chicken Kiev
The change aims to recognise the true name of the Ukrainian capital city.

Australia asks: How far is too far in making China a campaign weapon?
New York Times: China will likely become a political wedge in the federal election.

Woman's chilling message before setting ex alight
Sarah Mudge wrote disturbing posts before her desperate act in Brisbane.

'Monstrosity': World's whitest sand beach turns blood red
Wild weather in NSW has dumped red bloom on a beach with the 'whitest sand in the world'.

Fed-up tenant's sneaky move in open home
Melbourne found a clever way to warn future tenants with many applauding the move.

'Unauthentic': Activist Grace Tame lashes out at Aussie PM
Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame has made another powerful public speech.

Gable Tostee found naked after car crash, refuses breath test
Tostee was slurring his speech and visibly unstable after the crash.

NZ not immune from global fallout as sanctions hit Russia, PM warns
Law change allows NZ to freeze assets, target oligarchs, shut off airspace to Russia.

Outrage over lack of diversity costs university millions
A photo showing six white men as only recipients of a prestigious award has caused outrage

Sydney dad's warning after being tricked into losing his money and reputation
Sydney man made a costly mistake at 3am when sleep deprived.

Famous Sydney DJ duo Flight Facilities on how to ace an Aussie trip
The world-famous duo reveal the places every visitor should go.

Australian PM Anthony Albanese releases video to the public
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has released a video clip to his social media account following the impact of Ex-cyclone Alfred. Video / @AlboMP

Putin adds Australia, NZ to Russia's hit list
Russian officials have drawn up their own list of countries to impose harsh sanctions on.

Australia's east coast rain seems endless. Where is all the water coming from?
Floods have devastated the eastern regions for weeks and more heavy rain is forecast.

20yo's rare health crisis a 'living death'
Sydney woman went from an active teen to becoming bedridden in "almost paralysed" state.

'Come on Shane': Sad details emerge of Warne's final moments
A Thailand paramedic has opened up on the efforts to revive cricket legend Shane Warne.

MAFS groom's cruel rant behind wife's back
Wife's heartbreaking confession is undercut by her husband who's filmed afterwards ranting

'Complete shock': What Shane Warne's son said after shock death
A friend has revealed how his ex-wife and three children reacted to news of Warne's death.