Safety Articles
December 20, 2005
Tourists packing it over film
I'm not surprised, but I have to admit that the stupidity of people knows no bounds....a recent article highlights a few travelers who are a) avoiding the Wolf Creek movie because of its scary reputation (fair enough) and b) avoiding Australia....because that is where it is set. SERIOUSLY. Most said they wouldn't change plans, but really... Flabbergasted. From Tourists packing it over film
November 07, 2005
Alert levels to be simplified
The recent Bali bombings have urged the Australian government to review its travel alert system. They hope to make the warnings simpler and more user-friendly. Jargon such as "defer non-essential travel" would be changed to a more cut-and-dried, "don't go there unless you have to". From Alert levels to be simplified
Authority tests tourist bushfire warning system
After wildfires killed 10 people in 2002 an 2003, the government has established improved security measures to warn holiday-makers about the issue. Since most deaths result in people being, well,...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (0)
