Fire, floods, terror make Aussie Irish fears look tame

Aussie tourists may have been warned against rising crime and 1916 Rising protests when visiting Ireland but it’s nothing compared to the hazards Irish travellers are urged to heed down under.

Bush fires, flash floods, and fatal mosquito-borne diseases are just some of the highlights of the Department of Foreign Affairs’ travel advisory for Australia.

Communication difficulties are also on the danger list with warnings the police are not big on exercising discretion with lawbreakers and don’t appreciate a roadside comedy act.