Sarah Swain

Sydney

Senior Journalist at Nine News Australia

Senior Travel Writer at 9Travel

Senior journalist https://t.co/mAjii5MdsW in Sydney

Articles

'One hell of a meteor' spotted shooting across sky in WA

3 days ago | 9news.com.au | Sarah Swain

A blazing meteor has lit up the early morning sky in Perth and across Western Australia. Experts are now searching to find out if - or where - the meteor landed. The spectacle left residents stunned about 6am today. It was seen across the state from Kalgoorlie to Mandurah. Matt Woods from Perth Observatory said it was "one hell of a meteor". "That was very nice, nice little surprise for Mother's Day," he said. Predictions show the meteor was between the size of a cricket ball and a basketball.
Mother held at knifepoint in her home as teens steal car

3 days ago | 9news.com.au | Sarah Swain

Police are hunting a trio of dangerous teenagers they say held a mother at knifepoint in her own home in Queensland's north. in suburban Townsville, Kristy was besieged by three teens, who wielded 40-centimetre knives, one of which was held to the mother's throat.
Sydney Airport revamp aims to get passengers from door to gate in 15 minutes

3 days ago | 9news.com.au | Sarah Swain

When Sydney Airport closes for business tonight another group of workers will fire up. Major construction work to upgrade airport security is now under way. It's a 24/7 job that officials promise will one day bring an end to check-in pain. Sydney Airport's terminal two is Australia's busiest. The terminal has been left untouched for three decades but stage one of a $200 million makeover has begun.
Toxic algae crisis cripples businesses in South Australia

4 days ago | 9news.com.au | Sarah Swain

The fishing industry is on high alert as the toxic algae crisis that has been devastating South Australia's coastlines now cripples businesses. Tourism operators are losing tens of thousands of dollars on Kangaroo Island while on the York Peninsula, oyster farmers have been forced into quarantine. Footage shows the waters off Kangaroo island with not a single fish in sight. Sean Pearce operates fishing charter business Emu Bay Fishing from the island and says it's "the worst he's ever seen it".
'Fifty eight dollars': How to spot minibar detail that could cost you

6 days ago | travel.nine.com.au | Sarah Swain

Minibars remain a feature of many hotel rooms, but there is one detail guests need to watch out for. Seasoned travellers often avoid them - mainly because the prices are notoriously high. And while in the past hotels keep a list of what you've used by sending a person to check, it has become common for such fridges to have sensors. READ MORE: Why young Aussies are leaving their jobs in droves to travel the worldMinibars remain a feature of many hotel rooms.
'Only fair': Flight attendant weighs in on dreaded plane etiquette debate

1 week ago | travel.nine.com.au | Sarah Swain

Being stuck in a middle seat on a plane is what many passengers dread - especially if you're travelling alone. And a flight attendant has weighed in on a classic flying etiquette question. Who should get the armrests? READ MORE: Why young Aussies are leaving their jobs in droves to travel the worldWho should get the armrests on a plane? (Getty)For Rachel, a long-haul flight attendant for Air New Zealand, the answer is simple.
Cruise ships with private islands: All the private islands, resorts and exclusive destinations you can visit on cruises, including Perfect Day at CocoCay, Castaway Cay, and Great Stirrup Cay | In Pictures - 9Travel

1 week ago | travel.nine.com.au | Sarah Swain

If you're setting sail in the Caribbean or Bahamas, it's likely your ship will visit a private island or resort owned by the cruise line. The destinations are becoming increasingly lavish, with huge pools, private villas and adventurous activities on offer. They're usually like a ship, but on the shore, with all your food included - and even drinks if you have a package. Here are the private islands and exclusive resorts or destinations you can visit with the major cruise lines.
Near misses spike on Melbourne's train network as teens run across tracks

1 week ago | 9news.com.au | Sarah Swain

Near misses are spiking across Melbourne's train network as young people put their lives at risk. Metro has told 9News one in 10 teenagers are running across the tracks while the boom gates are down. Footage released by Metro shows two boys jump onto the tracks in front of a train pulling into Laverton station in Melbourne's west.
Sydney council starts clearing streets of hundreds of 'unsafe' ebikes

1 week ago | 9news.com.au | Sarah Swain

A Sydney council says it is clearing the streets of ebikes. Waverley Council, which covers the Eastern Suburbs including Bondi and Bondi Junction. will start impounding hundreds of the bikes. Councillor Will Nemesh, the mayor of Waverley, has been calling for safety improvements both around the use of the bikes and their presence on the streets, for months. "While share bikes are a State Government responsibility, Council will not stand by and wait for somebody to be injured," he said.
New drug-free chronic pain therapy retrains the brain to process emotions

1 week ago | 9news.com.au | Sarah Swain

Researchers say they have have created a new drug-free way to tackle chronic painThey say what they have called "pain and emotion therapy" reduces the intensity of pain by regulating patients' emotions. A new study based on a controlled trial led by Professor Sylvia Gustin and Dr Nell Norman-Nott, both from UNSW Sydney and Neuroscience Research Australia is being published. "By changing how we manage emotions, it is possible to change the experience of pain itself," Gustin said.