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Australians warned not to travel to Lebanon as some flights to Beirut cancelled or delayed amid fears of Israeli attack

Australians warned not to travel to Lebanon as some flights to Beirut cancelled or delayed amid fears of Israeli attack

In short: The federal government has issued a fresh warning against Australians travelling to Lebanon and asking those in the country to “leave immediately”. Tensions between Israel and armed political group Hezbollah are escalating after rockets fired from Lebanon killed a dozen children in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. What’s next? DFAT’s Smartraveller website warns the...

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Every year millions of Australians jet off overseas — so what happens if something goes wrong while a loved one is travelling?

Every year millions of Australians jet off overseas — so what happens if something goes wrong while a loved one is travelling?

Each year millions of Australians jet off overseas to explore different places, enjoy other cultures and see the world.  But sometimes things go wrong.  From health issues to natural disasters, unexpected civil unrest or serious crimes, there can be real risks in travelling the globe.  Here’s what the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)...