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Quick Read: Twin Tropical Cyclones, Spinning in Opposite Directions, May Become Double Land Threat in Pacific

News TeamFebruary 21, 2019

Twin tropical cyclones spinning in the opposite direction from each other may become threats to Guam and Australia in the coming days. The twins, Tropical Storm...

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Quick Read: Tropical Cyclone Oma: warning issued for Queensland and northern NSW

News TeamFebruary 21, 2019

On Thursday afternoon, the category-two system was already whipping up dangerous surf conditions, closing all Gold Coast beaches and most on the Sunshine Coast,...

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Quick Read: Cyclone Oma: Queensland set to be pounded by 90km/h winds and six-metre waves

News TeamFebruary 20, 2019

Police are warning people in southern Queensland to stay out of the surf as Cyclone Oma brings damaging winds, hazardous surf conditions and abnormally high tides.... Read the full article at the publisher's site: https://www.theguardian.com/australi...

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Quick Read: Australians could find crocodiles, snakes in ‘unexpected places’ after floods, officials warn

News TeamFebruary 5, 2019

Over the past week, record levels of rain have deluged Queensland in northeastern Australia, prompting emergency evacuations — as well as some surreal sights......

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The latest news on road safety from Safe Travels Magazine, offering travellers and travel safety professionals information, news, advice and insights to help keep travellers safe.

Quick Read: Byron Bay tourists pose in the middle of #yesroad for the perfect Instagram photo

News TeamFebruary 4, 2019

Related Story: Are we killing tourist destinations for an Instagram photo? Related Story: When tourists pay the ultimate price for their insta-worthy holiday sn...

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Quick Read: Crocodiles and snakes seen on the streets in Australia as river dam bursts

News TeamFebruary 4, 2019

Snakes and crocodiles have been spotted on residential roads in Australia after devastating floods hit the northern state of Queensland, following eight days of monsoon-level rain.... Read the full article at the publisher's site: https://www.indepen...

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Quick Read: Queensland warned to prepare for ‘dangerous’ flooding as premier declares disaster

News TeamFebruary 1, 2019

Residents in northern Queensland have been warned to prepare for more downpours and flooding over the weekend and into next week amid a monsoon that has dumped ...

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Quick Read: A toadfish attacked and injured two tourists at Whitsunday Islands in Queensland, Australia

News TeamJanuary 11, 2019

“Independent testing has suggested a fish was responsible in this instance, not a shark,” a spokesman for Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk told AAP News...

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Quick Read: Whitsundays shark attack: woman and child bitten in shallow waters

News TeamJanuary 10, 2019

The pair had been in shallow waters at Catseye Beach on Hamilton Island when they were attacked about 9.30am on Thursday, a Queensland ambulance spokesman says.... Read the full article at the publisher's site: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-n...

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The latest news on data security from Safe Travels Magazine, offering travellers and travel safety professionals information, news, advice and insights to help keep travellers safe.

Quick Read: Emergency text and email service hacked, Queenslanders receive warning messages about their personal data

News TeamJanuary 7, 2019

Related Story: Why emergency announcements alone should not be relied upon Related Story: Emergency alerts sent at 1.... Read the full article at the publisher'...

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Quick Read: Jellyfish sting more than 5,000 holidaymakers on Queensland’s coast

News TeamJanuary 7, 2019

More than 5,000 people were stung by bluebottles on Queensland’s Gold and Sunshine coasts over the weekend as weather drove a wall of jellyfish onto the shore.....

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Quick Read: Warning for extreme heatwave for southern Australia after new year reprieve

News TeamJanuary 2, 2019

Temperatures will climb above 40C in South Australia and Victoria on Thursday and Friday and an ex-tropical cyclone could re-form off the coast of Queensland.... Read the full article at the publisher's site: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-...

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Quick Read: Severe storms to hit Queensland after Sydney hail ‘catastrophe’

News TeamDecember 21, 2018

Severe thunderstorms similar to those that battered Sydney are set to hit south-east Queensland, breaking a two-day hot spell. Giant balls of ice pelted Sydney’...

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Quick Read: Deadly jellyfish find closes beaches in Cairns

News TeamDecember 18, 2018

UPDATE: Beaches north of Cairns have been closed after lifeguards discovered irukandji in a stinger net. Surf Lifesaving Queensland have advised that all beache...

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Tropical Cyclone Owen is forecast to hit Queensland as a Category 3 system in the early hours of Saturday morning. Heavy rainfall, flash flooding, a storm tide, and destructive winds are predicted. For more news and coverage, and for lots of travel tips and travel safety advice, please visit Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: Tropical Cyclone Owen to hit Queensland early hours of Saturday – advice and info for travellers

News TeamDecember 14, 2018

Tropical Cyclone Owen is forecast to hit Queensland as a Category 3 system in the early hours of Saturday morning. Heavy rainfall, flash flooding, a storm tide, and destructive winds are predicted. The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology s...

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Quick Read: Severe thunderstorms and wild weather batter eastern side of Australia as cyclone hits the north

News TeamDecember 13, 2018

Meanwhile, a month’s worth of rain could crash down on in one day in parts of Victoria and Brisbane and thunderstorms are likely just about anywhere in New Sout...

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Quick Read: ‘Horrendous’ Queensland bushfires intensify as heatwave hits the state

News TeamNovember 27, 2018

People have been pulled from the path of a monster bushfire after refusing to flee from the erratic and dangerous inferno that’s destroyed homes and razed thous...

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Quick Read: American tourist rescued in Australia after long night at sea

News TeamNovember 23, 2018

(Reuters) - An American tourist was rescued off Australia’s northeast coast on Thursday after his boat capsized, forcing him to spend a cold and lonely night on his overturned vessel as it drifted on the tide.... Read the full article at the publishe...

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Quick Read: Queensland tourism operators in uncharted waters after third Cid Harbour shark attack

News TeamNovember 13, 2018

Related Story: Cid Harbour shark attack victim a Melbourne hospital medical researcher Related Story: Are any of the shark management methods we use in Australi...

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Quick Read: Man, 33, dies in third shark attack off Australian island in seven weeks

News TeamNovember 6, 2018

The 33-year-old victim was among 10 friends who set out from Airlie Beach in Queensland aboard a rented yacht for a five-day cruise through the idyllic Whitsund...

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Quick Read: Tourists die in separate incidents while swimming in Queensland

News TeamNovember 1, 2018

TWO tourists have died in as many days while swimming at popular reef destinations during a holiday to Far North Queensland. He said flight paramedics also attended via Rescue 510 helicopter in an effort to revive the man, but he died at the scene......

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Quick Read: Young woman found dead on ‘quiet beach’ was likely murdered, police say

News TeamOctober 23, 2018

The 24-year-old had driven to Wangetti Beach, just north of Cairns, on Sunday to walk her dog, and police are treating it as a homicide. Her body was found on ...

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Quick Read: Twin Tropical Cyclones, Spinning in Opposite Directions, May Become Double Land Threat in Pacific

Quick Read: Tropical Cyclone Oma: warning issued for Queensland and northern NSW

Quick Read: Cyclone Oma: Queensland set to be pounded by 90km/h winds and six-metre waves

Quick Read: Australians could find crocodiles, snakes in ‘unexpected places’ after floods, officials warn

Quick Read: Byron Bay tourists pose in the middle of #yesroad for the perfect Instagram photo

Quick Read: Crocodiles and snakes seen on the streets in Australia as river dam bursts

Quick Read: Queensland warned to prepare for ‘dangerous’ flooding as premier declares disaster

Quick Read: A toadfish attacked and injured two tourists at Whitsunday Islands in Queensland, Australia

Quick Read: Whitsundays shark attack: woman and child bitten in shallow waters

Quick Read: Emergency text and email service hacked, Queenslanders receive warning messages about their personal data

Quick Read: Jellyfish sting more than 5,000 holidaymakers on Queensland’s coast

Quick Read: Warning for extreme heatwave for southern Australia after new year reprieve

Quick Read: Severe storms to hit Queensland after Sydney hail ‘catastrophe’

Quick Read: Deadly jellyfish find closes beaches in Cairns

Travel Advice: Tropical Cyclone Owen to hit Queensland early hours of Saturday – advice and info for travellers

Quick Read: Severe thunderstorms and wild weather batter eastern side of Australia as cyclone hits the north

Quick Read: ‘Horrendous’ Queensland bushfires intensify as heatwave hits the state

Quick Read: American tourist rescued in Australia after long night at sea

Quick Read: Queensland tourism operators in uncharted waters after third Cid Harbour shark attack

Quick Read: Man, 33, dies in third shark attack off Australian island in seven weeks

Quick Read: Tourists die in separate incidents while swimming in Queensland

Quick Read: Young woman found dead on ‘quiet beach’ was likely murdered, police say

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Travel Advice: US Consulate warns of attacks on police in Ciudad Juarez and Chihuahua City, says avoid police stations

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