Can you still travel to Australia during the bushfires? Six questions answered

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Bush fires have been raging in Australia for months now. At least 25 people are dead. News about the impact on wildlife is devastating. Residents have been forced to flee to beaches or even ships offshore to find safety. But tourism officials in Australia, the world’s sixth-largest country, insist that it is still open for business — and that plenty of places that have been spared are eager to welcome visitors. “Whilst bushfires continue to impact parts of Australia, many areas are unaffected and most tourism businesses are still open,” Phillipa Harrison, managing director of Tourism Australia, said in a statement. “It is more important than ever that we rally...

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