Visiting this popular South Pacific paradise just got $150 more expensive
One daysingle sourceOne outlet reported this themselves - 4 of the 5 reports ran its copy.
The headline, as it travelled
All 5 reports used the same wording across 5 outlets - nobody re-reported it in their own words.
All 5 reports on Sun, 18 October 2026
What it is about
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Who published it, and when
How it spread - 1 original report, 4 reprints
Sun, 18 October 2026
1 report- macleayargus.com.au21:00first to report
Why holidaymakers will now need to apply before flying.
4 reprints
- edenmagnet.com.au18 Oct, 21:00their copy
- batemansbaypost.com.au18 Oct, 21:00their copy
- nynganobserver.com.au18 Oct, 21:00their copy
- ulladullatimes.com.au18 Oct, 21:00their copy