Tag: backpacker

Immigration minister says Home Affairs will work with NSW authorities to identify those involved in the illegal gathering and some may be deported.

It is believed the two men may have entered the water to swim on Sunday night. Police have said it would be unlikely they would have survived in the water since then.

Fitting all your travel essentials into one small bag sounds daunting, I know, but minimalism packing really isn't that hard.

Planning, preparation and packing for that perfect trip. Here’s the essential items you have just got to put in your backpack to help make that adventure of a lifetime a little less frustrating.

The settlement follows days of confusion, with key players changing position, and months of uncertainty for farmers.

Treasurer Scott Morrison says so-called 'backpacker tax' negotiations will be finalised "this week".

A pop-up beach at London's Victoria Station to promote working holidays in Australia. A few problems though - no sand, no surf and the life savers were all poms.

The Australian government has flinched on its proposed 32.5% rate of so-called backpacker tax. Working holiday maker age to increase though.

Thomas Jackson, the man described as a hero who was critically injured while trying to protect Mia Ayliffe-Chung as she was murdered in an horrific stabbing attack, has also died.

Attacker shouts "Allahu akbar" as British backpacker Mia Ayliffe-Chung murdered and another critically injured in North Qld hostel.

When you’re out on the open road, your pack becomes your wardrobe, your tool shed and your mantelpiece. But an undisciplined backpack makes for a troublesome trek; heavy and awkward, with your passport last seen somewhere between smelly socks and an unfinished bottle of flat lemonade.

Missing Australian tourist Riley Commins was found in a London hospital this week after going missing for 5 days. Now his relieved family want answers.

State premier says popular backpacker vans should remove sexist and derogatory slogans.

Whether you’re a highly experienced backpacker or an office worker who rarely travels, dating a female travel junkie can be quite an intrinsically romantic and sweet ride that will bring you bliss and tons of wonderful memories.

ITCHY FEET | So, what drives us Australians to travel? Are we generally more adventurous than those from other nations? Does exploration course through our very veins?

A backpacker lost his GoPro camera in Australia along with with 32 GB worth of photos from his travels. A determined Aussie retrieved it from a river bed and used the power of social media to find its owner.

WATCH | There’s nothing better than dropping in on an unsuspecting relative after years abroad. But the reaction of Harry's mum when he surprises her after two years is priceless!

Where to go in 2015? Put these cities on your travel bucketlist because next year will be too late.

Allegations of backpacker exploitation being investigated by Australian government.

A British national, only known as Natalie, told reporters of her terrifying ordeal as she was driven into the Outback by a mysterious unnamed Australian and ‘left for dead’ in the same place where the Wolf Creek horror movie was filmed.

A 29-year-old English backpacker has been knocked unconscious after being headbutted and punched in Coffs Harbour.

Convicted murderer Bradley Murdoch claims prosecutors at his trial for the murder of Peter Falconio groomed Joanna Lees to make her less unlikeable.

TNT Multimedia, publisher of TNT Magazine, has been put into administration.

Police have arrested the ringleader of an organised criminal syndicate that allegedly used backpackers to sell forged jewellery throughout Queensland.

A run-in with an oversized backpack sends one budget airline traveller on a trip down memory lane.

BBC Worldwide have confirmed the sale of Lonely Planet to a US media group owned by billionaire Brian Kelley for AUD$75 million (£51.5 million).

LIFE AFTER LONDON | If you're having indulgent visions of leaving the UK before the miserable, dark, icy winter sets in and coming back to Australia's bright and sunny days ... stop. Australia is not as warm as you remember.

LEIGH JOHNSTON explores why living in a London backpackers hostel can be one of life’s most enriching experiences.

Backpackers show "Aussie spirit" by volunteering to help repair farms in cyclone devastated north Queensland.

GO HARD OR GO HOME | I love travelling, but lately I’ve realised this love is not as unconditional as it once was.