Passengers vomiting 'up and down' aisles as Fiji flight aborts three landings
By Marian Kupu and Doug Dingwall
A Fiji Airways flight from Sydney had to divert after bad weather from a tropical cyclone thwarted its attempts to land.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-07/fiji-flight-diverted-after-three-landing-attempts/106539854
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Mixed results for tourism sector over Easter amid fuel price surge
It was a mixed weekend for many tourism businesses across the country, amid fears rising fuel costs would keep people home. For some it was business as usual, but fuel uncertainty has many in the sector feeling nervous about the months ahead.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-07/easter-tourism-fuel-impact/106537452
It was a mixed weekend for many tourism businesses across the country, amid fears rising fuel costs would keep people home. For some it was business as usual, but fuel uncertainty has many in the sector feeling nervous about the months ahead.
'Pathetically inadequate': Anger as Kangaroo Island ferries delayed again
By Isabella Kelly
Two new SeaLink ferries for Kangaroo Island, which were initially expected to begin service in early 2025, then pushed back to June this year, have been delayed for a second time.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-07/new-kangaroo-island-ferries-delayed-again-sealink/106537470
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Outback tourist pub had two visitors this Easter amid fuel price pinch
Just two tourists have stopped at the iconic Pink Roadhouse during the Easter weekend, as travellers reconsidered their Easter weekend plans due to rising fuel costs.
Uluru's popular Field of Light installation extended for three years
By Victoria Ellis and Nat Tencic
Bruce Munro's art installation is inspired by Uluru. Ten years later, it remains one of the most popular attractions at the famous landmark.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-06/artist-shares-origin-story-of-field-of-light/106517384
Angry customers who lost $10m in Zone RV collapse urge ASIC to investigate
By Josh Dye
With retirement dreams dashed, customers launch a nationwide campaign for the corporate watchdog to investigate the caravan company's former director over insolvent trading claims.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-06/angry-customers-zone-rv-urge-asic-investigation/106446428
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Fiji cruise ship runs aground after hitting reef near 'Cast Away island'
By Lice Movono
Thirty passengers have reportedly been rescued after a cruise ship ran aground on a reef near the island where the film Cast Away was shot.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-05/fiji-cruise-ship-runs-aground-on-reef/106532734
Sunk twice and refloated in flood, restoration begins on paddleboat
By Jay Carstens
A century-old wooden paddleboat sitting on the banks of an outback river has quite the story to tell, and a restoration will ensure its journey continues.
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Dangerous Ocean Conditions Persist Across Costa Rica
Dangerous ocean conditions remain in place across Costa Rica as strong currents, rough surf and wind-driven seas continue to affect both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts during one of the busiest beach travel periods of the year. Ocean forecasts from April 3 to April 10 show hazardous conditions in multiple coastal areas, while recent advisories […]
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