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Backpacker Charged Over Baby Death

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Judge Caroline Marie Quinn

What is a bizarre and tragic story an Irish working holiday maker, Caroline Marie Quinn has been granted bail to go home to Ireland after her she allegedly concealed the birth of her baby who later died of natural courses.   Australian Law   Australian law requires all births to be reported, even when a baby does die of natural causes. Caroline Marie Quinn’s bail application was approved by the Perth Magistrates court today so she could be with her family while the case is being prepared. The maximum penalty for concealing a birth is two years jail.   What Read more

Noosa, the place to be..

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Noosa Australia

Noosa is located at the northern part of the Sunshine coast and has been voted the Best Backpacker City/Region in Australia at the 2013 TNT Golden Backpack Awards. Noosa beat Byron Bay, Cairns and Sydney who were amongst the finalist to take the prize. All guns were firing in Noosa, with the National Trust-Listed Halse Lodge YHA Guest House winning best hostel in Queensland and Australia. The owner of the Halse Lodge, Drew Pearson said he was thrilled with the win. “Youth and adventure travellers are a crucial part of both the present and future of Noosa’s tourism economy and Read more

TNT Golden Backpack Awards 2013

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TNT Backpacker Awards

The TNT Golden Backpack awards were held in Sydney last Friday November the 8th. According to TNTdownunder.com almost 94,000 votes were recorded from 23,000 individual voters with one award category receiving a whopping 2,400 votes alone. Votes are cast over a 9 week period, where backpackers could vote for their favourite Tour/Activity & Hostel in every state along with national awards which were, Best large travel agent, Best small travel agent, Best Recruitment Service, Best Indigenous Cultural Experience, Best Online Only Booking Website. Hosted by Sam Kekovic the event was held at the Sofitel Sydney in the grand ballroom, it Read more

Table Grape Harvest Commences

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Table Grape Harvest Aus

The table grape harvest starts in late October/November around towns like Emerald, North Burnett and St George amongst others. This will mean jobs a plenty for harvest workers and fruit pickers once everything is in full swing. But growers are saying that grape harvest could be set back by low grade fruit. ABC.net.au interviewed Sue Allen, who farms 15,000 grapes a year. Mrs Allan stated that the biggest problem the industry has is growers jumping the gun to enter the market and fetch the good early prices. Mrs Allan went on to say conditions were good and growers need to Read more

Fire in Sydney’s Suburbs causes Backpacker Evacuation

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NSW Fireman

Last Sunday night at approximately midnight backpackers and guests were evacuated from a building in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. The exact name of the building has not been confirmed but from all reports it seems to be a backpackers. Reports indicate that the fire started in the Kitchen and was extinguised by sprinklers. Police were forced to evacuate approximately 80 people, 40 backpackers and 40 diners of the restaurant. Guests were allowed back into their rooms at 2am and no one was injured. If you are aware of the name of the building please share with us in the comments section Read more