World in brief – Iraqi militants cut off ISIS
Iraqi-led forces have severed the Islamic State group’s last supply line from Syria to Mosul, leaving the extremist forces in the city completely isolated.
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World in brief – Australian teenager arrested in Bali
An Australian teenager has been arrested and spent the night in a Balinese jail after being suspected of possessing drugs.
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World in brief – France begins dismantling of Calais refugee camp
Residents of the Calais “Jungle” refugee camp have been evacuated and moved to shelters as French crews, protected by police, begin to dismantle the camp.
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Seminyak or Sydney? The Westernisation of Bali
Balinese culture faces rampant Westernisation as ever more Australians flock to the island and more Australian-owned venues open to cater to them.
DetailsFlights cancelled due to Mt Raung’s eruption
Flights in and out of Bali have been cancelled or delayed due to Mt Raung’s eruption.
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Jetstar and Virgin Australia are flying a backlog of passengers out of Bali today while conditions are favourable.
DetailsNews in brief – Jarryd Hayne angers Jewish groups
Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne has been accused of anti-semitism after blaming Jewish people for the death of Jesus Christ.
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A call for Australian tourists to boycott the popular island destination of Bali has intensified on social media after Tony Abbott’s strong words to Indonesia last Wednesday.
DetailsPlease son, I’ll pay you not to go to Bali for Schoolies
A Sydney mother has offered to fund her son’s Schoolies adventure – provided he heeds the Federal Government’s terror warning and abandons celebrations in Bali.
DetailsCorby family to appeal defamatory book
The Corby family have been granted leave to appeal defamatory content published by Allen & Unwin.
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