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Woman survives 30ft cliff plunge in 4x4 miracle
A young Australian tourist cheated death after her 4x4 vehicle plunged 30 feet down a cliff in Western Australia, surviving with only minor injuries in what rescuers are calling an 'absolute miracle'.
Orkney Council seeks tourist tax powers amid visitor boom
Orkney Islands Council is pushing for powers to implement a tourist levy as the archipelago experiences unprecedented visitor growth, aiming to manage infrastructure strain and fund local services.
Toxic Halloween toys spark urgent safety warning in WA
Western Australian authorities issue urgent Halloween warning after discovering dangerous, toxic toys containing illegal chemicals. Parents urged to check costumes and decorations.
Perth businesswoman found dead in suspicious circumstances
The Perth community is reeling after the discovery of Michelle Joan Leahy's body in her Beechboro residence, with police treating the death as suspicious and launching a major investigation.
Louvre heist sparks true crime tourism boom
The Louvre Museum experiences unexpected visitor surge following dramatic €1.5 million art theft, as true crime enthusiasts seek to walk in thieves' footsteps through world's most famous gallery.
Dramatic police chase through Kununurra caught on dashcam
Exclusive dashcam video captures terrifying police pursuit through Western Australian town as stolen pickup truck swerves toward officers and crashes through fences in dramatic daytime chase.
Tributes pour in for young FIFO worker Serena Downey
Heartfelt tributes pour in for 26-year-old fly-in fly-out worker Serena Downey, whose sudden death has left family, friends and colleagues devastated.
Fair Work Commission slams Perth employer for wage theft
Western Australia's Fair Work Commission uncovers systematic underpayment of Perth worker, exposing deliberate wage theft and compliance failures in shocking employment case.
Cambodia tourism surges 143% as Korean visitors return
Phnom Penh sees dramatic tourism revival as South Korean travellers return, with visitor numbers surging 143% in early 2024 amid new flight routes and cultural attractions.
Space debris discovered near Australian mining town
A large, unidentified metallic object suspected to be space debris has been discovered in the remote Western Australian outback near Newman, sparking an international investigation into its origins.
Space debris crashes in WA, emergency response activated
A massive piece of space junk crashes near a remote WA town, triggering emergency response and raising urgent questions about space regulation. Meanwhile, Albanese prepares for critical Trump meeting amid supermarket price gouging concerns.
Mysterious Object Falls From Space Over Western Australia
A spectacular fireball witnessed across Western Australia's Goldfields region sparks intense speculation about extraterrestrial origins as authorities remain silent on the unidentified falling object.
Ibiza at Breaking Point: Tourism Crisis Hits Party Island
The iconic party island of Ibiza faces an unprecedented crisis as overwhelming tourist numbers strain infrastructure, sparking local protests and urgent calls for sustainable tourism reforms.
Margaret River Shiraz Crowned Australia's Best Red Wine
In a stunning upset that's shaking the wine world, Western Australia's Margaret River region has dethroned traditional favourites to produce the country's best Shiraz, according to prestigious international judging.
Desperate search for missing Adelaide man Gus Lamont
South Australian police intensify search for 32-year-old Gus Lamont who vanished from Adelaide's western suburbs, with grave concerns growing for his safety.
Great White Shark Sighting Closes Rockingham Beach
Beachgoers were evacuated from Rockingham Beach after a confirmed great white shark sighting, with authorities implementing immediate safety measures and ongoing patrols.
Vermont's autumn fury: Locals vs leaf-peeping tourists
As Vermont's legendary fall foliage reaches its peak, simmering resentment between residents and tourists boils over into parking disputes, traffic chaos, and shocking acts of vandalism across the picturesque state.
Perth hiker chased by aggressive kangaroo in bush reserve
A peaceful morning hike turned into a nightmare confrontation when an aggressive kangaroo pursued a walker through Western Australia's Canning Mills Reserve, sparking urgent safety warnings from authorities.
Desperate Search for Missing Cattle Dog Gus in Outback
A four-year-old blue heeler named Gus has disappeared from an Outback cattle station, leaving his owners devastated and sparking an extensive search across the harsh Australian landscape.
Baby Numbats Spark Hope for Endangered Species
Conservationists celebrate as vulnerable baby numbats emerge in Western Australia, signalling potential recovery for the termite-eating marsupial once hunted to near-extinction.
Sri Lanka Pioneers Sustainable Tourism Revolution
Discover how Sri Lanka is transforming its tourism industry through sustainable practices and community-focused initiatives, with Minor Hotels pioneering a new model for responsible travel in paradise.
Ex-AFL player jailed for fatal drug-driving crash
Ex-AFL player Cameron James McCarthy sentenced to seven years for causing deaths of two women while driving under influence of cannabis and methamphetamine in Western Australia.
Australian town offers £200k salaries to lure workers
Discover how a remote Australian mining community is paying staggering six-figure salaries to attract essential workers, creating unprecedented opportunities in one of the world's most isolated regions.
Screen tourism injects £160m into Scotland's economy
Scotland's film and TV industry creates economic windfall as fans flock to iconic locations from Outlander and other productions, boosting local businesses and employment.
WA police officer faces NZ extradition over sex crimes
A serving Western Australia police officer from Perth has been arrested and faces potential extradition to New Zealand concerning serious historical sexual offence allegations dating back to the 1980s.
Cornwall's £111k tourism website backfires spectacularly
Visit Cornwall's costly digital overhaul sparks controversy as anti-tourism messaging clashes with economic realities, leaving local businesses counting the cost of declining visitor numbers.
Mining expansion pushes Baudin cockatoo to extinction brink
New research reveals that planned mining expansions in Western Australia will destroy crucial feeding habitats, leaving the endangered Baudin black cockatoo with no path to survival without immediate government intervention.
Missing 4-year-old girl in Australian outback search
Emergency services launch massive land and air operation to find Cleo Smith, who vanished from remote campsite in Western Australia. Police fear she may have wandered into bushland as community joins search effort.
FIFO worker Courtney Jane found dead in WA bushland
The heartbreaking discovery of 29-year-old FIFO worker Courtney Jane's body in remote Western Australia has left the mining community in mourning as police investigate the circumstances surrounding her tragic death.
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