Travel Alerts
Escalation and War in the Middle East
Updated: 2 March 2026 Background 28/02/2026: The United States and Israel launch coordinated military strikes against Iran, targeting military infrastructure and leadership centres across Iranian cities, including Tehran. This joint offensive is widely reported as a major escalation in the long-running crisis. 28/02/2026 – 01/03/2026: Iran retaliates with ballistic missile and drone […]
Escalation and War in the Middle East
Updated: 2 March 2026 Background 28/02/2026: The United States and Israel launch coordinated military strikes against Iran, targeting military infrastructure and leadership centres across Iranian cities, including Tehran. This joint offensive is widely reported as a major escalation in the long-running crisis. 28/02/2026 – 01/03/2026: Iran retaliates with ballistic missile and drone […]
Indonesia: Mount Semeru Volcano Eruption
Updated: 20 November 2025 Background Indonesia’s Mount Semeru, the highest peak on Java island, has erupted, blanketing several villages with falling ash, prompting evacuations and aviation alerts, leading authorities to raise the alert to the highest level. Travel Advisory Local authorities around Mount Semeru have implemented strict safety measures due to the ongoing […]
Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Disrupts Travel Across the Philippines
Updated: 12 November 2025 Background Super Typhoon Fung-Wong has passed the Philippines, bringing heavy rain, dangerous winds and flooding. Travel Advisory The Australian Government advises travellers to exercise a high degree of caution in the Philippines overall due to Super Typhoon Fung-Wong impacting Luzon and Surrounding Areas, the threat of terrorism and violent […]
Hurricane Melissa Disrupting Travel Across the Caribbean
Updated: 30 October 2025 Background Hurricane Melissa intensifies to a Category 5 strength, packing winds of 185 mph (295 km/h) while nearing Jamaica and the Bahamas. Travel Advisory • The Australian Government advises travellers to exercise a high degree of caution when visiting the affected areas. For the most up-to-date information and official […]
Russia & Ukraine
Updated: 6 August 2025 Background Ongoing armed conflict continues in Ukraine following Russia’s full-scale invasion on 24 February 2022. This includes the most recent offensive in June 2025, where Russian forces reportedly seized territory in Sumy Oblast, causing civilian casualties and damage to critical infrastructure. In late July 2025, missile and drone attacks on […]
Israel, Gaza, Iran
Updated: 6 August 2025 Background Significant unrest continues across parts of the Middle East following the events of 7 October 2023, when Hamas launched a large-scale attack on Israeli towns. In response, Israel declared war and launched sustained air and ground operations in Gaza. More recently, tensions escalated further following Israeli strikes on Iranian […]