Australian parents voice concern over 'ridiculous' rule allowing schools to deny leave to children for holidays
Australian parents are questioning school policies after influencer Sarah Stevenson, known as Sarah's Day, revealed her child's holiday absence was marked unapproved. Despite providing flight details for a five-day Fiji trip, the school denied the leave. While schools typically accept absences for illness or emergencies, holidays can be deemed unjustified.
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Time of India
19 hours ago
- Time of India
Fire on Virgin Australia flight: Blaze erupts mid-air on Sydney–Hobart route likely caused by power bank; airlines to review battery policies
A suspected fire triggered by a power bank in carry-on luggage forced emergency response aboard a Virgin Australia flight from Sydney to Hobart on Monday, prompting the airline to review its lithium battery policies. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The incident occurred during descent on Flight VA1528, when smoke and flames were seen emanating from an overhead locker. Battery fire on Virgin flight from Sydney | Sunrise Cabin crew swiftly extinguished the fire before the aircraft landed safely. Upon arrival, firefighters removed the affected bag from the compartment. No injuries to passengers or the flight crew was reported according to Virgin Australia, who issued a statement, quoted by The Guardian saying, 'The safety of our guests and crew is always our highest priority, and we commend our cabin crew for their quick action in containing the event. We would also like to thank the emergency services teams who met the aircraft upon arrival.' Matt Cocker, the Chief Operating Officer of Hobart Airport, stated that all passengers safely disembarked the aircraft and one person was assessed by paramedics for suspected smoke inhalation. The airline is now investigating the cause of the fire in coordination with the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (Casa). Virgin Australia indicated that the incident may lead to changes in its battery safety protocols. Currently, lithium-ion batteries, including power banks and spare batteries, are restricted to carry-on baggage. Casa has long advised passengers about the risks associated with lithium-powered devices, which can overheat, short-circuit, or ignite. Casa warns that 'lithium battery fires can be difficult to extinguish' and says that typical Australian travellers now carry at least four rechargeable battery-powered devices. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The agency has also clarified that while items like laptops or cameras may be stored in checked luggage if completely powered off, loose batteries and power banks must remain in cabin bags. According to Casa, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) recorded a 92 per cent increase in lithium battery-related incidents between 2020 and 2022. The Hobart incident follows a January fire aboard an Air Busan Airbus in South Korea, which led to the full evacuation of 176 passengers and crew. Investigators attributed that fire, which destroyed the aircraft, to a malfunctioning power bank. In response to growing concerns, several airlines, including Singapore Airlines, have introduced stricter rules. Singapore Airlines now bans power bank usage entirely during flights. Meanwhile, Virgin Australia said that it will 'review its policies regarding the carriage of lithium battery-powered devices' to ensure enhanced safety for all travellers.
India Today
3 days ago
- India Today
Indian man slams ‘embarrassing' behaviour of co-passengers at Singapore Airport
An Indian man's Reddit post slamming fellow passengers for creating a scene at Singapore's Changi Airport Terminal 3 went viral as it managed to spark debate on public behaviour while travelling man, who was waiting for his flight back to Mumbai, shared his frustration on the subreddit 'r/Mumbai' in a post titled, 'Indians Abroad, Please stop embarrassing us.''Changi Airport Terminal 3 (Singapore): Was waiting there for my flight back to Mumbai. Suddenly, I saw a group of 20 people. They were Gujarati (as they were conversing in Gujarati). They were sitting and talking very loudly,' he He added, 'Laughing like they got some seizures or something. Most of them were sitting on the floor. Then one of them opened a huge packet of namkeen. They all started eating it. Most of it was spilled on the floor. They really made a mess of it.'According to him, onlookers were visibly annoyed. 'Everyone was pointing at them and making faces. One of the Australian/British couples behind me said, 'These must be Indian, mate',' he post further detailed how the same group allegedly caused chaos during boarding. 'After boarding got started, the girl on the computer was announcing which seats to be boarded. This group of people were cutting the line and trying to forcefully enter,' he concluded by saying, 'Their seats were not even announced. These people created quite a ruckus. And after creating ruckus, the main guy was laughing in pride as if he had done something really great. Why can't people conduct themselves in a decent manner when abroad?'Take a look at the viral Reddit post here:Social media users shared their own embarrassing experiences in the comments section. '15 years ago, I was on vacation in Europe with my parents. The guide (Indian) clearly mentioned the rules, dos and don'ts but people couldn't be bothered even after being told twice. They were sneaking huge amounts of fruits in their bags. The fruits were set on their breakfast tables,' a user user shared a personal experience from Vietnam. 'Once I was in Da Nang. We were in a 5-star hotel. Everyone was enjoying their breakfast, and suddenly I hear a voice - 'aye Jignesh'. I turned back and saw a fat uncle shouting across the hall in Gujarati to block the seat. All the people there were looking at them and they created so much mess there - cutting queues, shouting at waiters, asking for special treatment and what not. We finished our breakfast and left as soon as we could. We were feeling so embarrassed with the behaviour. Gujjus are worst among all,' the user user added, 'We were in Iceland and there was a glacial lake where icebergs were floating. It was a surreal view! Out of nowhere tourists from Ahmedabad appeared. They started creating a ton of noise, some even tried climbing on top of icebergs that had crashed on shore. Almost every person there was pissed off at the commotion. Iceland is not exactly a cheap destination, so this lack of civic sense is an epidemic that plagues every layer of Indian society.'advertisementA similar instance was recalled by another user, who shared, 'This was a pretty funny but also extremely embarrassing instance I experienced. We were visiting the London Bridge when we were on our visit to the UK. And as we came out of one of the museums just beside the bridge, there was a group of middle-aged to older ladies, all wearing sarees (I don't know if they were Gujarati or not but they were Indian), and they were loudly singing 'London Bridge is falling down' while near the bridge. I felt like hiding my face in embarrassment, even though they were like 100 metres away near the bridge. I walked away quietly. It wasn't only me, even the foreigners were feeling embarrassed. And it was more like screaming rather than singing.'On the concluding note, it is safe to say that this viral Reddit post sparked laughter and frustration in equal measure. It has also reignited a larger conversation on the need for better etiquette and self-awareness when travelling abroad.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
WI vs AUS: Mitchell Marsh confirms he won't bowl anymore due to back issues
Mitchell Marsh "First and foremost, it's always 'we're representing Australia, we're here to win the series' and culturally, that's how we want to go about it," said Marsh in his capacity as T20I captain. Australian cricket captain Mitchell Marsh has confirmed he will play solely as a batsman across all formats due to recurring back problems, as Australia prepares to face West Indies in a five-match T20I series starting July 20 at Sabina Park. The announcement comes after Marsh missed the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year due to injury. Australia has announced their playing XI for the opening match in Jamaica, with Jake Fraser-McGurk included as a replacement for Spencer Johnson. Owen will make his debut, while Short has been sent home due to a minor side strain sustained during training. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The series presents an opportunity for Australia to fine-tune their squad ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup scheduled for next year in India and Sri Lanka, especially with senior players Travis Head, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins , Mitchell Starc , and Josh Hazlewood being rested. Poll Which player do you think will be the standout performer for Australia in the T20I series? Glenn Maxwell Cameron Green Adam Zampa Josh Inglis "There will be guys that get opportunities. We've obviously got a few guys missing for this series for a well-earned rest. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas Prices In Dubai Might Be More Affordable Than You Think Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Quote Undo But we want guys to be flexible, fluid, and come together as a team and be really connected. We don't want anyone to come in here and feel like they have to prove themselves. We've really got a strong squad," Marsh added. The five-match series will begin with two matches in Kingston, Jamaica, followed by three games in Basseterre, St Kitts. Australia's playing XI for the first T20I consists of Mitch Marsh as captain, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Inglis as wicketkeeper, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell , Mitchell Owen, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, and Adam Zampa .
