by Scott | Mar 21, 2026 | WORLD
Chuck Norris, the American martial artist and actor known for roles in Walker, Texas Ranger and The Way of the Dragon, has died aged 86. His family confirmed he died on 19 March 2026 in Hawaii following a recent hospitalisation.
by Scott | Mar 2, 2026 | WORLD
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has updated its travel advice advising Australians to “Do Not Travel” to several Middle Eastern countries — including Israel, Lebanon, Iran, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates — due to a volatile and...
by Scott | Feb 25, 2026 | WORLD
Effective 25 February 2026, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Smartraveller) advises that dual Australian–British or Australian–Irish citizens must present a British or Irish passport to board flights under the United Kingdom’s Electronic Travel...
by Scott | Feb 19, 2026 | WORLD
On 16 February 2026, Smartraveller updated its travel advice for countries in the Middle East, warning Australians that the security situation is unpredictable and that conflicts could lead to airspace closures, flight cancellations, demonstrations, and travel...
by Scott | Feb 11, 2026 | WORLD
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has released its 2024–25 Consular State of Play report, detailing more than 26,000 consular assistance cases involving Australians overseas. Thailand recorded the highest number of country-specific cases during the reporting...
by Scott | Jan 28, 2026 | WORLD
The United States has formally ended its 78-year membership in the World Health Organization, concluding its participation in the global health agency.
