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     <title>Travel Advisories</title>
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     <description>the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Smartraveller advisory service</description>
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       <title>Thailand</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Civil Unrest/Political Tension (large scale demonstration scheduled around the period 12 to 14 March, and possibly beyond), Crime (time share schemes) and Where to Get Help (Australian Consulates details  Phuket, Chiang Mai and Koh Samui). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
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       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Thailand</link>
       <pubDate>09 Mar 2010 22:01:06 GMT</pubDate>
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         <dc:coverage>Thailand</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat and Songkhla</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
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     <item>
       <title>Morocco</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Morocco</link>
       <pubDate>09 Mar 2010 02:52:51 GMT</pubDate>
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       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Morocco</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Western Sahara</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
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     <item>
       <title>Cambodia</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Local Travel (large crowds can form after road accidents) and Health Issues (cholera).  The overall level of the advice has not changed. 
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Cambodia</link>
       <pubDate>09 Mar 2010 02:48:09 GMT</pubDate>
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       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Cambodia</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
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     <item>
       <title>Switzerland</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Safety and Security: Crime (update).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Switzerland</link>
       <pubDate>09 Mar 2010 02:46:24 GMT</pubDate>
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       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Switzerland</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>1/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Be alert to own security</dc:description>
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     <item>
       <title>Benin</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Safety and Security: Crime (update) and Local Travel (Piracy).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Benin</link>
       <pubDate>09 Mar 2010 02:41:38 GMT</pubDate>
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       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Benin</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
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     <item>
       <title>Syria</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Syria</link>
       <pubDate>09 Mar 2010 02:34:51 GMT</pubDate>
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       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Syria</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
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     <item>
       <title>Iran</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Summary, Safety and Security (update) and Airline Safety (update).  The overall level of the advice has not changed. 
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Iran</link>
       <pubDate>08 Mar 2010 23:06:25 GMT</pubDate>
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       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Iran</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Border areas with Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
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     <item>
       <title>Iraq</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Iraq</link>
       <pubDate>05 Mar 2010 11:43:22 GMT</pubDate>
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       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Iraq</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
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     <item>
       <title>Ireland</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Ireland</link>
       <pubDate>05 Mar 2010 03:10:34 GMT</pubDate>
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       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Ireland</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>1/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Be alert to own security</dc:description>
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     <item>
       <title>Estonia</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Estonia</link>
       <pubDate>05 Mar 2010 03:02:04 GMT</pubDate>
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       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Estonia</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>1/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Be alert to own security</dc:description>
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     <item>
       <title>Peru</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Entry and Exit Requirements (entry stamp for Peru from an official entry point).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Peru</link>
       <pubDate>04 Mar 2010 04:44:26 GMT</pubDate>
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       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Peru</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Areas bordering Colombia and Ecuador (other than official border crossings)</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
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     <item>
       <title>Chile</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary and under Natural Disasters, Severe Weather and Climate: (airport operations).  We now advise you to reconsider your need to travel to Chile. 
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Chile</link>
       <pubDate>04 Mar 2010 01:32:55 GMT</pubDate>
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       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Chile</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
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     <item>
       <title>Angola</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Angola</link>
       <pubDate>04 Mar 2010 01:28:56 GMT</pubDate>
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       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Angola</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Luanda</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>South Africa</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/South_Africa</link>
       <pubDate>04 Mar 2010 00:43:18 GMT</pubDate>
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       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>South Africa</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
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     <item>
       <title>Mongolia</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Safety and Security: Crime (update).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Mongolia</link>
       <pubDate>04 Mar 2010 00:39:36 GMT</pubDate>
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       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Mongolia</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
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     <item>
       <title>Jordan</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Jordan</link>
       <pubDate>04 Mar 2010 00:22:46 GMT</pubDate>
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       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Jordan</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Fiji</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary and under Health Issues (typhoid outbreak).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Fiji</link>
       <pubDate>03 Mar 2010 22:51:53 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Fiji/20100304_09:51:53</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Fiji</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Suva</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Kuwait</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Local Travel (taxis), Local Laws (child custody, carry identification) and Entry and Exit Requirements (fines for overstaying visas). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Kuwait</link>
       <pubDate>03 Mar 2010 22:20:07 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Kuwait/20100304_09:20:07</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Kuwait</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Albania</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Albania</link>
       <pubDate>02 Mar 2010 04:40:45 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Albania/20100302_15:40:45</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Albania</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>North east region bordering Kosovo</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Madagascar</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Civil Unrest/Political Tension (update) and Crime (carjackings and smash and grab robberies from cars).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Madagascar</link>
       <pubDate>02 Mar 2010 04:13:22 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Madagascar/20100302_15:13:22</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Madagascar</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
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     <item>
       <title>Mauritius</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Mauritius</link>
       <pubDate>02 Mar 2010 04:09:31 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Mauritius/20100302_15:09:31</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Mauritius</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>1/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Be alert to own security</dc:description>
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     <item>
       <title>Belgium</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Belgium</link>
       <pubDate>02 Mar 2010 04:08:45 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Belgium/20100302_15:08:45</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Belgium</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
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     <item>
       <title>Mali</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Where to get help (new contact numbers).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Mali</link>
       <pubDate>02 Mar 2010 04:03:43 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Mali/20100302_15:03:43</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Mali</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Northern Mali, including Timbuktu, Gao and Kidal, and border areas with Mauritania, Algeria and Niger</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Germany</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Germany</link>
       <pubDate>02 Mar 2010 04:03:30 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Germany/20100302_15:03:30</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Germany</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Honduras</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary and under Civil Unrest/Political Tension (new government sworn in).  The overall level of the advice has decreased.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Honduras</link>
       <pubDate>01 Mar 2010 23:18:35 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Honduras/20100302_10:18:35</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Honduras</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Egypt</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and updated.  New information has been added under Local Travel (Aswan and the Sinai peninsula).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Egypt</link>
       <pubDate>01 Mar 2010 05:39:42 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Egypt/20100301_16:39:42</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Egypt</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Sinai</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Japan</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Japan</link>
       <pubDate>01 Mar 2010 05:37:19 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Japan/20100301_16:37:19</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Japan</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>1/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Be alert to own security</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     
     <item>
       <title>Tonga</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Safety and Security: Crime (assaults) and Local Travel (inter-island ferries).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Tonga</link>
       <pubDate>26 Feb 2010 00:51:54 GMT</pubDate>
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       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Tonga</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>1/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Be alert to own security</dc:description>
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     <item>
       <title>United States of America</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/United_States_of_America</link>
       <pubDate>26 Feb 2010 00:46:35 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/United_States_of_America/20100226_11:46:35</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>United States of America</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Sudan</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Civil Unrest/Political Tension (elections) and Entry and Exit Requirements (airport departure taxes).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Sudan</link>
       <pubDate>26 Feb 2010 00:45:04 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Sudan/20100226_11:45:04</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Sudan</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Sierra Leone</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Where to get help (new contact numbers).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Sierra_Leone</link>
       <pubDate>26 Feb 2010 00:41:54 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Sierra_Leone/20100226_11:41:54</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Sierra Leone</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Border areas with Liberia and Guinea</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Turkey</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Terrorism (recent attacks), Local Travel (ANZAC Day travel bulletin) and Money and Valuables (new currency). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Turkey</link>
       <pubDate>25 Feb 2010 08:27:49 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Turkey/20100225_19:27:49</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Turkey</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Borders with Syria, Iraq and Iran</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Czech Republic</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Czech_Republic</link>
       <pubDate>23 Feb 2010 06:34:11 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Czech_Republic/20100223_17:34:11</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Czech Republic</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>1/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Be alert to own security</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Netherlands</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Terrorism (change to domestic threat level) and under Airline Safety (new security procedures at Schiphol airport).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Netherlands</link>
       <pubDate>23 Feb 2010 06:12:02 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Netherlands/20100223_17:12:02</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Netherlands</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Armenia</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Local Laws (photography).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Armenia</link>
       <pubDate>23 Feb 2010 06:09:23 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Armenia/20100223_17:09:23</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Armenia</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Nagorno-Karabakh</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Belarus</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Local Laws (photography restrictions) and Entry and Exit requirements (update).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Belarus</link>
       <pubDate>23 Feb 2010 06:06:13 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Belarus/20100223_17:06:13</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Belarus</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>1/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Be alert to own security</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Mozambique</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Mozambique</link>
       <pubDate>23 Feb 2010 05:58:09 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Mozambique/20100223_16:58:09</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Mozambique</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Lesotho</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Lesotho</link>
       <pubDate>23 Feb 2010 05:55:47 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Lesotho/20100223_16:55:47</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Lesotho</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Niger </title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Terrorism (kidnap incidents) and Civil Unrest/Political Tension (reported coup, unpredictable political/security situation).  The level of the advice for Niger overall and the level for Niamey have both increased.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Niger</link>
       <pubDate>22 Feb 2010 05:24:30 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Niger/20100222_16:24:30</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Niger</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Niamey</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Côte d&#8217;Ivoire</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Civil Unrest/Political Tension (Government disbanded), Local Travel (Piracy) and Where to get help (new contact numbers).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Ivory_Coast</link>
       <pubDate>19 Feb 2010 02:12:26 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Ivory_Coast/20100219_13:12:26</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Côte d&#8217;Ivoire</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Dix-Huit Montagnes and Moyen-Cavally regions of western Côte d&#8217;Ivoire and the city of Bouake </dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Pakistan</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Safety and Security: Terrorism (premises in the diplomatic enclave, the Serena Hotel).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Pakistan</link>
       <pubDate>19 Feb 2010 00:03:31 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Pakistan/20100219_11:03:31</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Pakistan</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Baluchistan, North-West Frontier Province, federally-administered tribal areas, border areas with Afghanistan and India</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Afghanistan</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the summary and under Safety and Security: Terrorism (media centres). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Afghanistan</link>
       <pubDate>18 Feb 2010 23:55:27 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Afghanistan/20100219_10:55:27</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Afghanistan</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Colombia </title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Civil Unrest (elections, troop movements) and Natural Disasters, Severe Weather and Climate (Galeras volcano eruption).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Colombia</link>
       <pubDate>17 Feb 2010 03:40:53 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Colombia/20100217_14:40:53</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Colombia</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>The provinces of Cesar and La Guajira, the cities of Cali and Popayan, and most rural areas</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Santander, Putumayo, Arauca, Cauca, Caqueta, Guaviare, Valle de Cauca, Narino, Antioquia, Norte de Santander and Meta</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/FYROM</link>
       <pubDate>17 Feb 2010 03:33:44 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/FYROM/20100217_14:33:44</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>North west region bordering Kosovo</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Brunei Darussalam</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Local Travel (further information on petrol and diesel sales).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Brunei_Darussalam</link>
       <pubDate>17 Feb 2010 03:29:43 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Brunei_Darussalam/20100217_14:29:43</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Brunei Darussalam</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Georgia</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Georgia</link>
       <pubDate>17 Feb 2010 03:29:39 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Georgia/20100217_14:29:39</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Georgia</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>South Ossetia and Abkhazia (including adjacent areas) and Pankisi Gorge north of Akhmeta</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Azerbaijan</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Azerbaijan</link>
       <pubDate>17 Feb 2010 03:25:40 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Azerbaijan/20100217_14:25:40</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Azerbaijan</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Nagorno-Karabakh and surrounding military occupied areas</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Uzbekistan</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed. 
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Uzbekistan</link>
       <pubDate>17 Feb 2010 03:20:51 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Uzbekistan/20100217_14:20:51</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Uzbekistan</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Andijan and the eastern region of the Ferghana Valley; Regions bordering Tajikistan, Kyrgyz Republic and Afghanistan</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Sri Lanka</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary and under Civil Unrest/Political Tension (violence, protests associated with election campaign).  The overall level of advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Sri_Lanka</link>
       <pubDate>17 Feb 2010 00:32:36 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Sri_Lanka/20100217_11:32:36</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Sri Lanka</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Northern and eastern areas (including Wilpattu and Yala National Parks)</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>General Advice to Australian Travellers</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/General</link>
       <pubDate>16 Feb 2010 04:48:36 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/General/20100216_15:48:36</guid>
       </item>
     <item>
       <title>Kazakhstan</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary and under Entry and Exit Requirements (registration) and Where to Get Help (Australian Consulate in Almaty).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Kazakhstan</link>
       <pubDate>16 Feb 2010 03:28:52 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Kazakhstan/20100216_14:28:52</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Kazakhstan</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Trinidad and Tobago</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Trinidad_and_Tobago</link>
       <pubDate>16 Feb 2010 03:24:32 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Trinidad_and_Tobago/20100216_14:24:32</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Trinidad and Tobago</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Denmark</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Denmark</link>
       <pubDate>16 Feb 2010 03:13:47 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Denmark/20100216_14:13:47</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Denmark</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Samoa</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Samoa</link>
       <pubDate>16 Feb 2010 03:08:49 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Samoa/20100216_14:08:49</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Samoa</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Norway</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Norway</link>
       <pubDate>16 Feb 2010 03:03:48 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Norway/20100216_14:03:48</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Norway</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>1/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Be alert to own security</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>India</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Safety and Security: Terrorism (attack in Pune on 13 February). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/India</link>
       <pubDate>15 Feb 2010 07:45:26 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/India/20100215_18:45:26</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>India</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Jammu and Kashmir</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>North-eastern states of  Assam, Nagaland, Tripura and  Manipur</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Canada</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary (G8 and G20 summits in 2010).  The overall level of the advice has not changed. 
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Canada</link>
       <pubDate>12 Feb 2010 05:31:59 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Canada/20100212_16:31:59</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Canada</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Singapore</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Singapore</link>
       <pubDate>08 Feb 2010 23:55:01 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Singapore/20100209_10:55:01</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Singapore</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Senegal</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Terrorism (kidnapping threat) and Where to Get Help (Canadian embassy address). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Senegal</link>
       <pubDate>05 Feb 2010 05:37:56 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Senegal/20100205_16:37:56</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Senegal</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Casamance region of southern Senegal</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Taiwan</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Taiwan</link>
       <pubDate>05 Feb 2010 03:24:28 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Taiwan/20100205_14:24:28</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Taiwan</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>1/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Be alert to own security</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Guyana</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Guyana</link>
       <pubDate>05 Feb 2010 03:19:34 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Guyana/20100205_14:19:34</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Guyana</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Suriname</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Civil Unrest/Political Tension (elections).  The overall level of the advice has not changed. 
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Suriname</link>
       <pubDate>05 Feb 2010 03:17:30 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Suriname/20100205_14:17:30</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Suriname</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Vanuatu</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary and under Natural Disasters, Severe Weather and Climate (volcanic activity).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Vanuatu</link>
       <pubDate>05 Feb 2010 02:38:27 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Vanuatu/20100205_13:38:27</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Vanuatu</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>1/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Be alert to own security</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Cyprus</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Local Laws (purchasing property).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Cyprus</link>
       <pubDate>05 Feb 2010 02:34:06 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Cyprus/20100205_13:34:06</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Cyprus</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Algeria</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It includes new information under Safety and Security: Terrorism (kidnapping in neighbouring countries) and Information for Dual Nationals (update).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Algeria</link>
       <pubDate>05 Feb 2010 02:30:21 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Algeria/20100205_13:30:21</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Algeria</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>United Kingdom</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Safety and Security: Civil unrest/Political Tension (Northern Ireland).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/United_Kingdom</link>
       <pubDate>05 Feb 2010 00:29:51 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/United_Kingdom/20100205_11:29:51</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>United Kingdom</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Libya</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Terrorism (kidnapping threat).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Libya</link>
       <pubDate>02 Feb 2010 06:07:41 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Libya/20100202_17:07:41</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Libya</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Border areas with Niger, Chad and Sudan</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Ukraine</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Ukraine</link>
       <pubDate>02 Feb 2010 02:40:57 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Ukraine/20100202_13:40:57</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Ukraine</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Mauritania</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Mauritania</link>
       <pubDate>02 Feb 2010 02:35:06 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Mauritania/20100202_13:35:06</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Mauritania</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Border areas with Mali, Algeria and Western Sahara</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Kyrgyz Republic</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Kyrgyz_Republic</link>
       <pubDate>01 Feb 2010 03:39:23 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Kyrgyz_Republic/20100201_14:39:23</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Kyrgyz Republic</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Kyrgyz-Uzbek and Kyrgyz-Tajik border areas and Fergana Valley</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Serbia</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Serbia</link>
       <pubDate>01 Feb 2010 03:34:27 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Serbia/20100201_14:34:27</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Serbia</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Sweden</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Safety and Security: Crime (telephone numbers for reporting crimes).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Sweden</link>
       <pubDate>01 Feb 2010 03:28:31 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Sweden/20100201_14:28:31</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Sweden</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>France</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Safety and Security: Local Travel (minimum driving age).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/France</link>
       <pubDate>01 Feb 2010 03:28:03 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/France/20100201_14:28:03</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>France</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Bolivia</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Where to Get Help (new Consulate address).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Bolivia</link>
       <pubDate>01 Feb 2010 03:21:26 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Bolivia/20100201_14:21:26</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Bolivia</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     
     <item>
       <title>Haiti</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary and under Where to Get Help (Australians in need of consular assistance).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Haiti</link>
       <pubDate>29 Jan 2010 05:25:19 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Haiti/20100129_16:25:19</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Haiti</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Papua New Guinea</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary and under Airline Safety (airstrip safety concerns).  The overall level of the advice has not changed. 
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Papua_New_Guinea</link>
       <pubDate>28 Jan 2010 22:40:13 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Papua_New_Guinea/20100129_09:40:13</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Papua New Guinea</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Italy</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Safety and Security: Civil Unrest/Political Tension (riots in Rosarno), and Local Travel (catching public transport, Traffic Restricted Zones).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Italy</link>
       <pubDate>28 Jan 2010 03:42:55 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Italy/20100128_14:42:55</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Italy</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Nicaragua</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Safety and Security: Crime (attacks on vehicles along highways).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Nicaragua</link>
       <pubDate>25 Jan 2010 00:30:18 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Nicaragua/20100125_11:30:18</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Nicaragua</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>North Atlantic Autonomous Region/northeastern Nicaragua and remote areas of Nicaraguan Caribbean Coast</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Macau</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Macau</link>
       <pubDate>25 Jan 2010 00:22:50 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Macau/20100125_11:22:50</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Macau</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>1/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Be alert to own security</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Guatemala</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Safety and Security: Crime (kidnappings and carjackings).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Guatemala</link>
       <pubDate>25 Jan 2010 00:16:48 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Guatemala/20100125_11:16:48</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Guatemala</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Moldova</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Safety and Security: Civil Unrest/Political Tensions (update) and Entry and Exit Requirements (update).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Moldova</link>
       <pubDate>25 Jan 2010 00:11:03 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Moldova/20100125_11:11:03</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Moldova</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>1/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Be alert to own security</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Transnistria</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Travelling by Sea</title>
       <description>
     
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/shipping_and_ports</link>
       <pubDate>25 Jan 2010 00:07:01 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/shipping_and_ports/20100125_11:07:01</guid>
       </item>
     <item>
       <title>Malawi</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Natural Disasters, Severe Weather and Climate (earthquakes).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Malawi</link>
       <pubDate>25 Jan 2010 00:02:43 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Malawi/20100125_11:02:43</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Malawi</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Indonesia </title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Local Travel (Balinese New Year).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Indonesia</link>
       <pubDate>19 Jan 2010 22:20:29 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Indonesia/20100120_09:20:29</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Indonesia</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Kenya</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Terrorism (kidnap threat at Dadaab refugee camp). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Kenya</link>
       <pubDate>19 Jan 2010 08:09:31 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Kenya/20100119_19:09:31</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Kenya</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Nairobi suburbs of Kibera, Mathare, Kasirani and Eastleigh</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Border regions with Ethiopia, Sudan and Somalia</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Bangladesh</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Bangladesh</link>
       <pubDate>19 Jan 2010 03:56:23 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Bangladesh/20100119_14:56:23</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Bangladesh</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Chittagong Hill Tracts region</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Namibia</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Namibia</link>
       <pubDate>19 Jan 2010 00:12:52 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Namibia/20100119_11:12:52</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Namibia</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Burundi</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Civil Unrest/Political Tension (2010 Elections), Crime (assaults near Lake Tanganyika) and Where to Get Help (High Commission contact numbers).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Burundi</link>
       <pubDate>19 Jan 2010 00:08:54 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Burundi/20100119_11:08:54</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Burundi</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Bujumbura</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Ecuador</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary and under Natural Disasters, Severe Weather and Climate (Tungurahua volcano).  The overall level of the advice has not changed. 
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Ecuador</link>
       <pubDate>18 Jan 2010 23:56:04 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Ecuador/20100119_10:56:04</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Ecuador</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Carchi, Orellana, Sucumbios and Napo provinces in north-eastern Ecuador bordering Colombia and Peru</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Antennas of Volcan Pinchincha </dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Hungary</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Hungary</link>
       <pubDate>18 Jan 2010 23:29:36 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Hungary/20100119_10:29:36</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Hungary</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>1/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Be alert to own security</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>El Salvador</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/El_Salvador</link>
       <pubDate>18 Jan 2010 23:28:49 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/El_Salvador/20100119_10:28:49</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>El Salvador</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Finland</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Where to Get Help (New phone number for Honorary Consul).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Finland</link>
       <pubDate>18 Jan 2010 23:26:38 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Finland/20100119_10:26:38</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Finland</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>1/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Be alert to own security</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Poland</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Poland</link>
       <pubDate>18 Jan 2010 02:12:13 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Poland/20100118_13:12:13</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Poland</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Malaysia</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Terrorism (possible targeting of foreigners in eastern Sabah, including Semporna and the islands of Mabul and Sipadan).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Malaysia</link>
       <pubDate>15 Jan 2010 11:22:32 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Malaysia/20100115_22:22:32</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Malaysia</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Islands, dive sites and coastal areas of Eastern Sabah</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Democratic Republic of the Congo</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo</link>
       <pubDate>13 Jan 2010 01:44:36 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo/20100113_12:44:36</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Democratic Republic of the Congo</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Eastern, north-eastern and Bas-Congo areas </dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Austria</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Austria</link>
       <pubDate>13 Jan 2010 01:36:44 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Austria/20100113_12:36:44</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Austria</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>1/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Be alert to own security</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Djibouti</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Safety and Security: Crime (Dorale and Khor Ambado beaches), Local Travel (railway to Ethiopia), Natural Disasters, Severe Weather and Climate (drought), Local Laws (hunting, public drunkenness) and Where to Get Help (High Commission contact numbers). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Djibouti</link>
       <pubDate>13 Jan 2010 01:30:47 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Djibouti/20100113_12:30:47</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Djibouti</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Border with Eritrea</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Uganda</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Terrorism (aviation between Sudan and Uganda).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Uganda</link>
       <pubDate>13 Jan 2010 01:08:18 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Uganda/20100113_12:08:18</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Uganda</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Northern Uganda, including the Karamoja region, and areas bordering Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Malta</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Malta</link>
       <pubDate>13 Jan 2010 00:51:15 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Malta/20100113_11:51:15</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Malta</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>1/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Be alert to own security</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Croatia</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Safety and Security: Local Travel (demining operations).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Croatia</link>
       <pubDate>13 Jan 2010 00:44:31 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Croatia/20100113_11:44:31</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Croatia</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>1/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Be alert to own security</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Ghana</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Ghana</link>
       <pubDate>11 Jan 2010 01:06:18 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Ghana/20100111_12:06:18</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Ghana</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Bawku, Tamale municipality, Yendi District and Bimbilla area in northern Ghana</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Botswana</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Botswana</link>
       <pubDate>07 Jan 2010 00:43:18 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Botswana/20100107_11:43:18</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Botswana</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Liberia</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Liberia</link>
       <pubDate>07 Jan 2010 00:39:44 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Liberia/20100107_11:39:44</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Liberia</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     
     <item>
       <title>Argentina</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Entry and Exit requirements (reciprocity fee).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Argentina</link>
       <pubDate>31 Dec 2009 00:33:21 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Argentina/20091231_11:33:21</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Argentina</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Greece</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Greece</link>
       <pubDate>23 Dec 2009 02:33:27 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Greece/20091223_13:33:27</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Greece</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Democratic People's Republic of Korea</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Local Travel (local mobile phone service).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/North_Korea</link>
       <pubDate>22 Dec 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/North_Korea/20091222_16:15:11</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Democratic People's Republic of Korea</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Republic of Korea</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/South_Korea</link>
       <pubDate>22 Dec 2009 05:02:43 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/South_Korea/20091222_16:02:43</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Republic of Korea</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>1/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Be alert to own security</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Dominican Republic</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Crime (credit card and ATM fraud).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Dominican_Republic</link>
       <pubDate>22 Dec 2009 05:01:59 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Dominican_Republic/20091222_16:01:59</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Dominican Republic</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Somalia</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information under Safety and Security: Terrorism (suicide attack in Mogadishu), Crime (kidnap), Natural Disasters, Severe Weather and Climate (drought) and Where to Get Help (High Commission contact numbers). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Somalia</link>
       <pubDate>22 Dec 2009 02:28:48 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Somalia/20091222_13:28:48</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Somalia</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Costa Rica</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Civil Unrest/Political Tension (Presidential elections).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Costa_Rica</link>
       <pubDate>22 Dec 2009 00:42:10 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Costa_Rica/20091222_11:42:10</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Costa Rica</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Panama</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Local Travel (travelling along Pacific and Atlantic coastlines) and Entry and Exit Requirements (departure tax).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Panama</link>
       <pubDate>22 Dec 2009 00:38:04 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Panama/20091222_11:38:04</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Panama</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Darien Gap beyond Yaviza</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Mexico </title>
       <description>
     The advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Safety and Security: Crime (travel on toll roads in Sonora and Sinaloa, sporadic bombings).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Mexico</link>
       <pubDate>22 Dec 2009 00:33:19 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Mexico/20091222_11:33:19</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Mexico</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Hong Kong</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Hong_Kong</link>
       <pubDate>22 Dec 2009 00:27:01 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Hong_Kong/20091222_11:27:01</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Hong Kong</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>1/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Be alert to own security</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>New Caledonia</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/New_Caledonia</link>
       <pubDate>22 Dec 2009 00:21:46 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/New_Caledonia/20091222_11:21:46</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>New Caledonia</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>1/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Be alert to own security</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Yemen</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary (kidnappings of foreigners).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Yemen</link>
       <pubDate>22 Dec 2009 00:10:08 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Yemen/20091222_11:10:08</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Yemen</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Marib, Shabwah, Hadramaut and Saada provinces</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Lebanon</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Terrorism (update). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Lebanon</link>
       <pubDate>20 Dec 2009 05:54:07 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Lebanon/20091220_16:54:07</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Lebanon</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>South of the Litani River and Palestinian refugee camps</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>East Timor</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Civil Unrest/Political Tension (update) and Crime (break-ins). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/East_Timor</link>
       <pubDate>20 Dec 2009 05:40:23 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/East_Timor/20091220_16:40:23</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>East Timor</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Philippines</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Natural Disasters, Extreme Weather and Climate (Mayon volcano) and Where to Get Help (Embassy facsimile number). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Philippines</link>
       <pubDate>19 Dec 2009 10:11:56 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Philippines/20091219_21:11:56</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Philippines</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Mindanao, including the Zamboanga Peninsula and the Sulu Archipelago</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Tanzania</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Safety and Security: Crime (national game parks and reserves) and Where to Get Help (new contact numbers for the Australian High Commission in Kenya).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Tanzania</link>
       <pubDate>18 Dec 2009 04:23:59 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Tanzania/20091218_15:23:59</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Tanzania</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Border areas with Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Russia</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Safety and Security: Terrorism (terrorist attacks against trains).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Russia</link>
       <pubDate>18 Dec 2009 04:17:05 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Russia/20091218_15:17:05</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Russia</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>North Caucasus</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Belize</title>
       <description>
     The advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Belize</link>
       <pubDate>18 Dec 2009 01:48:31 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Belize/20091218_12:48:31</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Belize</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Saudi Arabia</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It includes new information under Safety and Security: Terrorism (update), Crime (theft from vehicles) and Local Travel (travel outside cities, checkpoints). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Saudi_Arabia</link>
       <pubDate>17 Dec 2009 06:30:27 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Saudi_Arabia/20091217_17:30:27</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Saudi Arabia</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Tajikistan</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Tajikistan</link>
       <pubDate>17 Dec 2009 06:16:46 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Tajikistan/20091217_17:16:46</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Tajikistan</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Border regions with Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Guam</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Guam</link>
       <pubDate>17 Dec 2009 06:10:16 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Guam/20091217_17:10:16</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Guam</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>1/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Be alert to own security</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Solomon Islands</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Solomon_Islands</link>
       <pubDate>17 Dec 2009 05:44:28 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Solomon_Islands/20091217_16:44:28</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Solomon Islands</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Brazil</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Safety and Security: Crime (violent clashes in Rio de Janeiro), Natural Disasters, Severe Weather and Climate (flooding and landslides) and under Where to Get Help (São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro Tourist Police).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Brazil</link>
       <pubDate>17 Dec 2009 05:25:12 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Brazil/20091217_16:25:12</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Brazil</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Bosnia and Herzegovina</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Local Travel (winter equipment to be used on vehicles).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Bosnia_and_Herzegovina</link>
       <pubDate>17 Dec 2009 05:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Bosnia_and_Herzegovina/20091217_16:14:00</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Bosnia and Herzegovina</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Nepal</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed. 
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Nepal</link>
       <pubDate>17 Dec 2009 05:12:30 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Nepal/20091217_16:12:30</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Nepal</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Venezuela</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Local Laws (drug trafficking) and Where to Get Help (passport assistance).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Venezuela</link>
       <pubDate>17 Dec 2009 04:49:10 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Venezuela/20091217_15:49:10</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Venezuela</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Border areas with Colombia (within 80kms)</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Romania</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Romania</link>
       <pubDate>17 Dec 2009 04:12:24 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Romania/20091217_15:12:24</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Romania</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>1/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Be alert to own security</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Laos</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Laos</link>
       <pubDate>17 Dec 2009 04:07:54 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Laos/20091217_15:07:54</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Laos</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Spain</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Local Travel (driving in Spain) and under Health Issues (Spanish Emergency Services Hotline).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Spain</link>
       <pubDate>17 Dec 2009 03:54:45 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Spain/20091217_14:54:45</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Spain</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Zimbabwe</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Safety and Security: Civil unrest/Political tension (update), and Local Laws (Illegal to wear camouflage clothing).  The overall level of the advice has remained the same.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Zimbabwe</link>
       <pubDate>14 Dec 2009 22:27:20 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Zimbabwe/20091215_09:27:20</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Zimbabwe</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Tunisia</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Tunisia</link>
       <pubDate>14 Dec 2009 01:58:53 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Tunisia/20091214_12:58:53</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Tunisia</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Areas bordering Algeria</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Zambia</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Zambia</link>
       <pubDate>09 Dec 2009 04:14:26 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Zambia/20091209_15:14:26</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Zambia</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Border areas with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola and Mozambique</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>New Zealand</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/New_Zealand</link>
       <pubDate>08 Dec 2009 02:30:09 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/New_Zealand/20091208_13:30:09</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>New Zealand</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>1/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Be alert to own security</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Cook Islands</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Cook_Islands</link>
       <pubDate>08 Dec 2009 00:27:05 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Cook_Islands/20091208_11:27:05</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Cook Islands</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>1/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Be alert to own security</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Swaziland</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Swaziland</link>
       <pubDate>08 Dec 2009 00:23:43 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Swaziland/20091208_11:23:43</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Swaziland</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Vietnam</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Vietnam</link>
       <pubDate>08 Dec 2009 00:11:35 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Vietnam/20091208_11:11:35</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Vietnam</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Turkmenistan</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary (police and military presence) and under Safety and Security: Crime (extortion attempts by local officials).  The overall level of the advice has not changed. 
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Turkmenistan</link>
       <pubDate>07 Dec 2009 05:41:07 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Turkmenistan/20091207_16:41:07</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Turkmenistan</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Turkmenistan/Afghanistan Border</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Jamaica</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Jamaica</link>
       <pubDate>07 Dec 2009 05:00:56 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Jamaica/20091207_16:00:56</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Jamaica</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Ethiopia</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Natural Disasters, Severe Weather and Climate (drought), Money and Valuables (currency controls) and Where to Get Help (new High Commission contact numbers). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Ethiopia</link>
       <pubDate>07 Dec 2009 04:57:20 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Ethiopia/20091207_15:57:20</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Ethiopia</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Border areas with Kenya, Somalia, Sudan and Eritrea, the Gambella region and Ogaden area</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Cuba</title>
       <description>
     The advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Money and Valuables (scanning of luggage), and Entry and Exit Requirements (confiscation of electrical/satellite powered equipment).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Cuba</link>
       <pubDate>07 Dec 2009 04:54:54 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Cuba/20091207_15:54:54</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Cuba</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Rwanda</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Safety and Security: Money and valuables (credit cards and travellers cheques) and Where to get help (new Australian High Commission contact details).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Rwanda</link>
       <pubDate>07 Dec 2009 04:51:54 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Rwanda/20091207_15:51:54</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Rwanda</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Border with Burundi</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Eritrea</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Crime (attack north of Keren), Natural Disasters, Severe Weather and Climate (rainy season) and Where to Get Help (new High Commission contact numbers). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Eritrea</link>
       <pubDate>07 Dec 2009 04:47:50 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Eritrea/20091207_15:47:50</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Eritrea</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Regions bordering Ethiopia, Sudan and Djibouti</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Portugal</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Safety and Security: Crime (drink spiking).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Portugal</link>
       <pubDate>07 Dec 2009 04:45:31 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Portugal/20091207_15:45:31</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Portugal</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>1/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Be alert to own security</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     
     <item>
       <title>China</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/China</link>
       <pubDate>30 Nov 2009 02:33:29 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/China/20091130_13:33:29</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>China</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Tibet</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Xinjiang Province</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>United Arab Emirates</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Health Issues (Drug Control Department contact details). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/United_Arab_Emirates</link>
       <pubDate>25 Nov 2009 02:50:43 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/United_Arab_Emirates/20091125_13:50:43</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>United Arab Emirates</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Kosovo</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Kosovo</link>
       <pubDate>17 Nov 2009 04:12:04 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Kosovo/20091117_15:12:04</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Kosovo</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Leposavic, Zubin Potok and Zvecan municipalities and North Mitrovica</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Burkina Faso</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Burkina_Faso</link>
       <pubDate>17 Nov 2009 02:50:37 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Burkina_Faso/20091117_13:50:37</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Burkina Faso</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Qatar</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed. 
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Qatar</link>
       <pubDate>17 Nov 2009 02:41:52 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Qatar/20091117_13:41:52</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Qatar</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>French Polynesia</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/French_Polynesia</link>
       <pubDate>13 Nov 2009 05:43:12 GMT</pubDate>
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       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>French Polynesia</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>1/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Be alert to own security</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Papeete</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
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     <item>
       <title>Latvia</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Where to Get Help (closure of Honorary Consulate in Riga).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Latvia</link>
       <pubDate>04 Nov 2009 03:32:08 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Latvia/20091104_14:32:08</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Latvia</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>1/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Be alert to own security</dc:description>
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       <title>Israel, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reissued.  It contains new information under Safety and Security: Civil Unrest/Political Tension (border tensions, protests) and Entry and Exit Requirements (Erez crossing, Rafah crossing). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Israel_Gaza_Strip_and_West_Bank</link>
       <pubDate>27 Oct 2009 23:54:09 GMT</pubDate>
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       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Israel</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Gaza Strip, including at least 30km beyond its perimeter, and the West Bank</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Maldives</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Maldives</link>
       <pubDate>14 Oct 2009 07:16:42 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Maldives/20091014_18:16:42</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Maldives</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Male</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Nigeria</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The contact details for the Honorary Consul in Lagos have been removed from the Where to get help section.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Nigeria</link>
       <pubDate>12 Oct 2009 00:57:42 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Nigeria/20091012_11:57:42</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Nigeria</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Riverine area of Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers (and Bonny Island), Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Anambra States in the south-east</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Guinea</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary and under Civil Unrest/Political Tension (Volatile security situation).  The overall level of the advice has increased.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Guinea</link>
       <pubDate>08 Oct 2009 23:49:38 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Guinea/20091009_10:49:38</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Guinea</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
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       <title>Bahrain</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Local Laws (local legal matters). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Bahrain</link>
       <pubDate>21 Sep 2009 23:59:30 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Bahrain/20090922_09:59:30</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Bahrain</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Oman</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Terrorism (exercise caution) and Local Laws (family law). The overall level of the advice has been lowered and we now advise Australians to exercise caution in Oman.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Oman</link>
       <pubDate>21 Sep 2009 01:23:03 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Oman/20090921_11:23:03</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Oman</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Burma</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary and under Civil Unrest/Political Tension (Do not travel to the areas adjacent to the border with China).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Burma</link>
       <pubDate>15 Sep 2009 06:04:10 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Burma/20090915_16:04:10</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Burma</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Areas bordering Thailand and areas bordering China in north-eastern Shan State</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     
     <item>
       <title>Cameroon</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Cameroon</link>
       <pubDate>25 Aug 2009 23:30:08 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Cameroon/20090826_09:30:08</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Cameroon</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Eastern Provinces, Border area with the Central African Republic and the Lake Chad region</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Border area with Nigeria in the region of the Bakassi Peninsula</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>The Gambia</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Gambia</link>
       <pubDate>25 Aug 2009 23:26:05 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Gambia/20090826_09:26:05</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Gambia</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>2/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Exercise caution</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Overland travel through the Casamance region in southern Senegal</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Gabon</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Gabon</link>
       <pubDate>25 Aug 2009 23:22:08 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Gabon/20090826_09:22:08</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Gabon</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>3/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>High degree of caution</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     
     <item>
       <title>Central African Republic</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information under Entry and Exit Requirements (Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Central_African_Republic</link>
       <pubDate>28 Jul 2009 04:52:20 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Central_African_Republic/20090728_14:52:20</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Central African Republic</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
         <ta:warning>
             <dc:coverage>Bangui</dc:coverage>
             <ta:level>4/5</ta:level>
             <dc:description>Reconsider your need to travel</dc:description>
         </ta:warning>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     <item>
       <title>Puerto Rico</title>
       <description>
     The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade does not issue a travel advice for Puerto Rico at this time.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Puerto_Rico</link>
       <pubDate>07 Jul 2009 06:22:13 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Puerto_Rico/20090707_16:22:13</guid>
       </item>
     <item>
       <title>Palau</title>
       <description>
     This advice has been reviewed and reissued.  It contains new information in the Summary and under Health Issues (confirmed cases of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Palau</link>
       <pubDate>06 Jul 2009 04:23:17 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Palau/20090706_14:23:17</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Palau</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>1/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Be alert to own security</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     
     <item>
       <title>Seychelles</title>
       <description>
     The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade does not issue a travel advice for Seychelles at this time.  
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Seychelles</link>
       <pubDate>25 Jun 2009 05:23:02 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Seychelles/20090625_15:23:02</guid>
       </item>
     
     <item>
       <title>Chad</title>
       <description>
     The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade does not issue a travel advice for Chad at this time.  However, we strongly advise that you do not travel to Chad due to the volatile security situation, ongoing civil unrest and the threat of terrorism.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Chad</link>
       <pubDate>23 Apr 2009 04:44:54 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Chad/20090423_14:44:54</guid>
       
       <ta:warnings>
         <dc:coverage>Chad</dc:coverage>
         <ta:level>5/5</ta:level>
         <dc:description>Do not travel</dc:description>
       </ta:warnings></item>
     
     <item>
       <title>Montenegro</title>
       <description>
     The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade does not issue a travel advice for Montenegro at this time.
     </description>
       <link>http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Montenegro</link>
       <pubDate>05 Feb 2009 05:10:45 GMT</pubDate>
       <guid isPermaLink="false">GUID:smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/Advice/Montenegro/20090205_16:10:45</guid>
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