Bali officials set to scrap visa on arrival fee for Australian tourists

Bali officials set to scrap visa on arrival fee for Australian tourists

Australians heading to Bali in the new year are in for some extra cash in their pockets, as Indonesian officials look to scrap a $50 tourist charge. Indonesia’s Tourism and Creative Economies Minister Sandiaga Uno last week confirmed officials were proposing travellers from 20 countries, including Australia, should be granted visa-free travel. Removing the visa … Read more

Indian Navy Investigating Drone Strike On Ship Off Gujarat: Officials

Indian Navy Investigating Drone Strike On Ship Off Gujarat: Officials

The Pentagon said this was the “seventh Iranian attack on commercial shipping since 2021”. New Delhi: Indian Navy warship INS Mormugao reached MV Chem Pluto, the India-bound merchant vessel, which was ‘attacked’ by an Iranian drone, on Saturday night and ascertained details of the attack, officials informed on Sunday. According to officials, the Indian Navy … Read more

Albanese and Dutton praise ‘resilience’ of Australians in face of disasters and cost-of-living pressure | Australia news

Albanese and Dutton praise ‘resilience’ of Australians in face of disasters and cost-of-living pressure | Australia news

Anthony Albanese has used his annual Christmas message to pay tribute to flood-affected residents in northern Queensland while expressing gratitude to medical and hospitality workers. The prime minister issued a short video message to the nation on Christmas Eve, wishing Australians well over the holiday period and paying particular tribute to defence force personnel. “In … Read more

KINSELLA: 2024 predictions for Israel, Gaza and the Middle East

KINSELLA: 2024 predictions for Israel, Gaza and the Middle East

Breadcrumb Trail Links World Columnists Canada Benjamin Netanyahu promised to keep Israel secure and he didn’t deliver Published Dec 23, 2023  •  Last updated 11 hours ago  •  3 minute read Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chairs a Cabinet meeting at the Kirya, which houses the Israeli Ministry of Defence, in Tel Aviv on Sunday, Dec. … Read more

Eat these gut-friendly foods during the holidays, say experts

Eat these gut-friendly foods during the holidays, say experts

Sweet treats and alcoholic drinks are adjacent to holiday cheer and though they make us feel jolly, our gut has a very different experience. Still, you can enjoy the holidays, and avoid unwanted issues like bloating and constipation, by eating certain foods that shore up your gut health, according to Daryl Gioffre, celebrity nutritionist and … Read more

Dog breeder ordered to pay NSW woman thousands after medical diagnosis

Dog breeder ordered to pay NSW woman thousands after medical diagnosis

A NSW woman has been awarded thousands of dollars after a puppy she purchased from a dog breeder was diagnosed with a congenital medical condition (a condition present from birth). The woman purchased Bobby, an English bulldog, from a certified breeder in April 2022 for $6000. At the time, Bobby was 12 weeks old, and … Read more

Police investigating stolen Banksy stop sign in U.K. – National

Police investigating stolen Banksy stop sign in U.K. – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Detectives are investigating the alleged theft of a Banksy work of art after witnesses shot photos and video of a man removing a red stop sign adorned with three military drones, London police said Saturday. The sign was taken less than an hour after the elusive street … Read more