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Australians travelling to Northern Ireland warned of increasing violence

itineraryguide — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:06:28 +0000

Official travel advice to Australian citizens revised amid escalating dissident activity during protests and gatherings Australia has warned its citizens travelling to Northern Ireland to avoid all protests and demonstrations because “they could inadvertently be caught up in violence directed at others”. The revised guidance follows the recent escalation of sectarian violence and dissident activity and a number of failed bomb attacks on police officers. Earlier this year police said the danger from dissidents was at its worst since the 1998 Real IRA Omagh bomb, which killed 29 people.

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Ready, steady, go

itineraryguide — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:06:07 +0000

You’ve decided you’re going travelling, now all you have to do is plan your trip.

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Australia and New Zealand uncovered

itineraryguide — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:05:51 +0000

Avoid the crowds with these tips for undiscovered gems The new Byron Bay Endless stretches of deserted beaches, unspoiled bush and the warm waters of the Southern Great Barrier Reef – Lieutenant James Cook was definitely onto something in 1770, when he stepped ashore at what is now Agnes Water.

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Backpacking in Europe

itineraryguide — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:04:52 +0000

Who says you need to go barefoot in Asia for a traveller’s adventure? Here are three exciting – and affordable – backpacking itineraries in Europe Eastern Europe by train Backpacking in eastern Europe is relatively cheap, flights from the UK are affordable and countries are well connected by train. Begin your journey in Bulgaria’s capital, Sofia, for Ottoman sites and bazaars; then travel, by bus, to the breathtaking Valley of Roses near the pretty town of Kazanlak.

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Volunteering in paradise

itineraryguide — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:04:46 +0000

The Seychelles isn’t all five-star hotels and honeymooners. A marine conservation project gives volunteers a taste of paradise, and the chance to help save the planet. Plus how to plan your volunteering project For many years I had fantasised about escaping the British winter to spend December on a white, tropical beach on a gorgeous remote island in some far-flung corner of the world

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South Australia calls on Britons aged 18-30 to take unusual jobs

itineraryguide — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:05:21 +0000

Mineral wealth means area is booming and all sorts of posts are on offer – from ‘roo poo picker’ to ‘beach babes judge’ Tired of looking for a job in credit-crunch Britain?

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South Australia calls on Britons aged 18-30 to take unusual jobs

South Australia calls on Britons aged 18-30 to take unusual jobs

itineraryguide — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:05:21 +0000

Mineral wealth means area is booming and all sorts of posts are on offer – from ‘roo poo picker’ to ‘beach babes judge’ Tired of looking for a job in credit-crunch Britain?

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South Australia calls on Britons aged 18-30 to take unusual jobs

Holiday horror as family trapped for days

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:20:00 +0000

A FAMILY’S plan to drive across Australia came to a halt after they say their sat-nav system led them astray, forcing them to spend three nights trapped on a boggy road in northwest New South Wales. The 48-year-old man, his wife, 49, and two teenage sons

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Lastminute.com.au unbelievable travel deal!

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:11:00 +0000

Hurry – first 40 bookings only! Lifestyle Buzz up! Rating: Rate it: Sign in to rate If you’re dreaming of warm weather right now, look no further than the current deal on lastminute.com.au Book a V Australia flight to Phuket, USA or Johannesburg on

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Foreign labour levels squeezed as financial crisis shrinks job market

itineraryguide — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 03:00:59 +0000

OECD report suggests migrants face stricter controls, lack of opportunities and a reduction in job security Immigration has dropped almost everywhere due to the financial crisis. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the influx of permanent migrants (with a renewable residence permit) fell 7% in 2008 to 4.18 million. The number of temporary migrants (with a non-renewable permit) dropped 4% to 2.31 million

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