14 ReviewsKings Cross is the place to be for a gang rape experience by maori bouncers and prostitues whilst your partner gets beaten up out the back. I guess you could say we were in the wrong place at the...
5 ReviewsAlthough the chances are very slim, while i was in Perth, a bloke was killed by a shark on Cottesloe beach, the main tourist beach!
that was in 2001
in 2013, the siren went off as there were sharks...
3 ReviewsBrisbane is one of the safest major cities in Australia, with one of the lowest crime rates in the world.
Both men and women should be able to walk around the CBD (Downtown) at all hours of the...
6 ReviewsIf you ever want to avoid the Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise, well, when Schoolie's week is on is the time to do it.
At the end of November, and the 1st week of December every year, thousands of...
4 ReviewsIN Adelaide?
You are more likely to be a victim of Adelaide's terrible drivers ;-) or ripped off than be hurt by Adelaide's creatures or other natural dangers.
Some that people talk about...
6 ReviewsThankfully this is not a warning but rather a message to put your mind at ease when visiting Canberra.
Australia and Australian cities are amongst the safest travel locations in the world....
2 ReviewsThere are not many dangers in Hobart, it is a nice quiet city, the danger gets when you get out of the city, with snakes (deadly) , big waves (deadly), sharks (deadly), but I did survive them all, so...
16 ReviewsSydney is mostly safe, apart from some dodgy areas. Here are some areas that you should avoid and places you should be safe:
SAFE:
South Sydney (Cronulla, Woolooware, Sutherland).
East Sydney...
5 ReviewsKangeroos are everywhere along the roads if u drive away from perth city. It is very saddening every morning to see fresh carcasses of kangeroos lying by the roadside. As with all road trips, keep the...
8 ReviewsI know in some Countries there is no need to do this, as Buses stop at all stops.
In Brisbane and suburbs it is different, you must put your arm out to "hail the bus." If you don't do this, then the...
13 ReviewsIf you come to the Gold Coast then you are most likely going to enjoy one of the long, white, sandy beaches.
Beaches in Australia are patrolled by volunteer Lifesavers for your safety.
Some people are...
3 ReviewsHere in Adelaide South Australia we are experiencing a phenomena of 'Extreme Weather'! We are living through the hottest and longest heatwave ever recorded - one can't help but think about global...
5 ReviewsThere is a great opportunity for visitors to Canberra to se over 500 Eastern Grey kangaroos within minutes of the Canberra City!
Just travel down Ginninderra Drive from the city and turn into...
17 ReviewsI am not too sure u will find these in your hotel, but just to be on the safe side! I live in Sydney and know that we have the Funnel Web Spider, known to cause 14 fatalities and a painful, venomous...
3 ReviewsIt is a good idea NOT to go swimming in the Brisbane River, as it is home to approx 500 Bull Sharks.
The bull shark is known for its aggressive nature and has been the cause of a few deaths in the...
4 ReviewsPelicans, they love to eat fish!, so if you are fishing and there is a Pelican nearby, you had better wind it in quick, or lose it!
They have been known to chase after people for the fish.
Also,...
1 ReviewThe speed limit in Adelaide is usually 60 kph. If you drive 70 kph instead and you are caught it costs you AUD 133. :(
Drivers in Adelaide are very considerate. There is not so much fighting and...
3 ReviewsCar Parking, this was one place where we drove round and round! There is a large underground car park beneath the Forecourt of the building with a time limit of three hours, but this was completely...
24 Reviews I had never heard of these until I saw them on the beach. They aren't bottles, and they aren't glass. But they are blue and they are similar to a jellyfish! YIKES! These are also called a Portugese...
4 ReviewsBrisbane is capital of the Cancer State!
Yes we suffer the highest incidence of sun cancers in the world. Don't add to the statistics.
Slip, Slop, Slap!
Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen and slap on...
2 ReviewsIn total, the national parliament has under 250 politicians: even including their personal staff you have probably no more than a thousand people. And remember, if you're an Australian citizen and...
8 ReviewsIf you are traveling on sydneys trrains on weekends there will most likely be track work at the station your leaving or going to
When trackwork happens passangers must hop on a cityrail bus that will...
9 ReviewsSydney is an easy, carefree city and I can see why you wouldn't want to leave. During my visit I found myself wondering what it would be like to live in such a beautiful city. I didn't want to leave...
4 ReviewsI went to the Ivy Club/bar in March. I stayed there for 4 hours. Ivy has a hole in the roof meaning its outdoors.
Thios places disgusts me! There are smokers everywhere. & if your a person that has...
7 ReviewsBe careful after dark around Central Station, which is where the vast Sydney Central YHA (youth hostel) is.
Also be EXTREMELY careful in Redfern at night. It can't be stressed enough. Don't go there...
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Is Australia Dangerous?
by wise23girl
If,as you do in any other place of the world, heed the local warnings and generally be sensible you will be fine. Danger is not lurking around every corner.After reading all my warnings and dangers on my Queensland Page....all 34 of them at this point in time (2013), a VT friend said she would be frightened to come here."Oh my goodness" I thought, "what am I doing?"....."I have lived here all my life and seen about 3 dangerous snakes....never been taken by a crocodile, and never broken my neck diving into a shallow pool!"Then I read a book (2001) by a young Aussie guy (Bryce Corbett) who lived in Paris at one time...maybe still does..who on a return visit to Australia wrote in his book, A Town Like Paris: "What kind of a coddled country had Australia become when even the most obvious personal safety information had to be SPELLED OUT IN CAPITAL LETTERS?"On returning to Paris as his French...
SUMMER IN AUSTRALIA
by balhannah
Summer [December-January-February] is HOT in Australia. Temperatures, depending on where you are visiting, can reach up to 50°c.Inland and in the centre is very hot weather. To the north in places like Cairns and Darwin, you can expect hot and humid weather in Summer. The humidity makes it feel hotter than it is. It is in these parts of the country and along the top half of the Western Australian Coast where you can expect Cyclones to form off the coast and to cross inland. Cyclones bring very high winds and torrential rain [when I say this, I mean like pouring water out of a bucket.] Rivers and creeks rise quickly, roads flood and houses and towns are flooded. You may be stranded on a road or in a town or city for a while until water subsides.A lot of damage is done when they hit the coast, and it is not unusual for 300mill of rain to fall overnight or in 24hours. If driving, do not...
Mind the Level Crossings.
by wise23girl
In certain parts of Australia the only way you know there could be a train passing across the road in front of you is there a road sign to warn you and/or you see the tracks. You might hear a train whistle or you might miss the sound altogether. And diesel trains are so much quieter than the' old puffin billy'. Trains come both ways so LOOK.Sometimes there are boom gates and a flashing red light. Do not try to beat the boom gates.The best defence of course is to be aware. If there is a vehicle behind you be careful to give as much warning as possible before you stop.And if you are at a railway station never take a short cut across the tracks.If you find this tip helpful you will find more on Driving in Australia here
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JELLYFISH - danger! danger!
by pedroswift
THE DEADLY JELLYFISHDo you know that the BOX JELLYFISH (also known as the sea wasp) has been responsible for more deaths in Australia than snakes, sharks and saltwater crocodiles?Do you know that the IRUKANDJI JELLYFISH has venom 100 times more potent than a cobra snake and that its venom is more deadly than the Box Jellyfish? Has caused two confirmed deaths in recent years.Summer time between October and April is the worst time for both these potentially deadly jellyfish. The BOX JELLYFISH is found in northern Australia (Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia)The IRUKANDJI is found in Queensland mainly in the north but in recent years as far south as Hervey Bay (Western beaches and inlets on Fraser Island especially).To prevent being stung:- best way stay out of the water Use the hotel or local council swimming poolWear a "stinger suit" which covers most of you body. They...
BUSH WALKING & TICKS
by balhannah
I do not wish to alarm you, but just want to warn you about Ticks that live in Australian bushland. They can attach to your skin when you’re out in the Australian bush and then feed on your blood for several days. In saying this, I do a lot of Bush walking, and have only ever had a Tick attach onto me twice. The first time, I pulled it out myself as I am quite used to doing this to my animals. The second time, I found it before it attached itself properly, so I was able to brush it off my skin and squash it.A Bush tick is a red/brown colour.It is during Summer and Spring that the Ticks are active, especillay in humid, moist bushy areas. Insect Repellant with DEET is quite good for detering ticks, also long trousers tucked into socks and shoes. After a walk, just examine each other for ticks, especially behind the ears, the back of the head, neck, groin, armpits and back of the...
A "BLACK SPOT"
by balhannah
When driving on Australian roads, there is a good chance you will come across one of the notices like seen in my photo.The notice states that it is part of the "Black Spot Program."This is part of the Government commitment to reduce car crashes, some often resulting in deathon Australian roads. They are the areas where a lot of crashes occur, so the Federal Government gives money so the road locations where crashes are occurring can be improved, hopefully preventing future accidents. Sometimes traffic signals and roundabouts at dangerous locations are needed, perhaps the road widened, made straighter etc, all of this helps. Take extra care in these places if they haven't already been fixed, as you now know this is a 'high risk" spot. The Australian Government will be providing $59.5 million per annum in 2013-14 for road safety projects under the Black Spot Program. In the 2012-13 Budget,...
Misleading immigration advice
by Aapstertjie
1 I intended to immigrate to Australia and considered the services of an immigration agency. In2009, I approached ASA Consultants and an agent (Lizelle Enslin) did an initial assessment. She wrote to me on 30 Jan 2009: "We are happy to advise that you appear to be in a position to make a successful application for an Australian visa !". She recommended a 176-STNI Skilled visa. Because of the cost of appointing an agent and applying for a visa, I wrote to her that I needed to be sure about the prognosis of my application. She replied on 06 Mar 2009:"For the assessment I only looked at your Master's degree and I am 100% sure that we will make a positive skills assessment application considering the requirements of the assessing authority - no worries here." I was thus let to believe that it was was safe to continue and paid the agency on 10 Apr 2009 to represent me (6,365.00AUD ). On 20...
Import of tobacco products
by ant1606
I flew out of Melbourne a few days before Sep 1st, 2012 and saw a notice posted in the airport mentioning that, starting on that date, the allowed quantity of tobacco products introduced into the country is being reduced from 250 grams to 50 grams, or 50 cigarettes. Reason for 50 is probably because local cigarette packs are 25 or 50 pieces, which doesn't anyway help with the typical foreign size packs of 20.I perceive this new regulation as a tool for the Australian government to receive more tax money rather than being aimed at cutting on smoke. The price of tobacco products is very high in Australia, say 3-fold the price in Europe or north America.Alcohol is expensive too. If you're not a saint, be prepared!
Telephone Communications
by grandmaR
Coming from the US, we were told that our phones would work, and they did not. My phone was Verizon and it couldn't get any bars. The concierge at the hotel said that Verizon says that they have good connections and they don't. And he gave us directions to the main phone companies. We ended up going to Optus. They said my phone was locked and sent us to the phone guy in the mall. I don't remember where he was except it was a little hole-in-the wall shop in a mall near Hungry Jack, but he told me he couldn't unlock it and it was the wrong frequency. My granddaughter had AT&T but it was locked and unlocking it would erase everything. So I ended up buying an Australian phone with prepaid minutes. When I got home, I complained to Verizon that I had been told that my phone would work and it did not, and they reimbursed me for the amount I spent on the Australian phone
Camping can be the Death of You
by pedroswift
Camping in Australia is not without its dangers.I've just cleaned up the mess from a large branch, diameter 600mm at its base and about 8 metres long which fell from a huge gum tree at my local archery club car park. Had it hit someone or something it could have had dire consequences. It reminded me of a recent camping death of a young man near Adelaide caused by a gum tree dropping a branch and lessons learnt when Scouting for Boys during my younger years. Camping under big trees is a no no.
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