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Five Great Reads: Blake’s extraordinary father, trying to live forever, and Italy’s pasta grannies

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Claire Keenan

The Guardian - AU

Fatal plane crash moments after sky divers descend

A 54-year-old pilot has died following a plane crash in dense bushland after dropping several skydivers.

AAP

Sydney’s Burwood and North Melbourne among world’s coolest neighbourhoods, Time Out says

A vibrant culture, a dynamic food scene and lively atmosphere in the suburb pushed Burwood into the Top 20, according to ‘local experts’

The Guardian - AU

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Moving to an island of 300 people, it took effort to become a local. But that hard work paid off

I was looking for community when my husband and I relocated to Dangar Island. So I volunteered, invited people to dinner – and invited them again

The Guardian - AU

Vibrant memorial to kids lost in jumping castle tragedy

Life will be celebrated by a memorial to six children killed in a freak accident, with the permanent space for activity and reflection intended to be "joyous".

AAP

Australia 3D review – the world’s most majestic tourism ad

This Imax documentary features stunning landscapes and images of Australia’s varied fauna – that wouldn’t be out of place on the back of a plane seat

The Guardian - AU

‘We’ve got no tourists’: small businesses caught up in Australia’s largest manhunt struggle as aid announced

Victorian government pledges up to $2.5m to help visitor economy in alpine region as search for alleged Porepunkah killer Dezi Freeman continues

The Guardian - AU

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Burke and Wills explore comedy in Sammy J musical trip

In his latest musical comedy foray, Sammy J explores the famed Burke and Wills expedition, which he describes as "the perfect historical story of stupidity".

AAP

Mint condition: the price of gold has hit a record high – and Australians are flocking to cash in

Value of gold has almost doubled since early 2023, catching the attention of investors, prospectors and tourists

The Guardian - AU

Myki v Opal: could Melbourne’s public transport ticketing system soon give Sydney’s a run for its money?

As ageing technology in Australia’s capital cities is upgraded, big changes are coming down the tracks

The Guardian - AU

Trash to transport: crossing Bass Strait in a boat made of Tasmanian fish farm debris

Samuel McLennan spent two years salvaging for his ocean-going vessel and has slowly made his way to Victoria. Otis Filley jumps aboard for part of the journey

The Guardian - AU

‘Cycling tourism is the next big thing’: the long journey to restore a central Queensland rail trail

As retrofitted sections of the Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail begin to open, cyclists are flocking to what one day promises to be Australia’s longest rail trail – and a 271km opportunity for dwindling townships

The Guardian - AU

Instagram influencers are changing how we travel

From likes to flights, Instagram influencers are steering Australians' holiday plans, according to new social media and tourism research.

AAP

Check out, but the Birdsville Hotel never leaves you

The Birdsville Hotel is a bucket-list item for many Australian travellers, who are drawn by its remote location and a history rich with outback stories.

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The sport of kings, mates and memories in Birdsville

The Birdsville Races, which started as a meet for outback drovers, has become a bucket-list trip for old mates making new memories in the desert dust and heat.

International Business Times UK

New Zealand Tourism Starts 'Official Petition' To Host Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding

New Zealand's tourism board launches a playful 'official petition' inviting Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to marry in Aotearoa after the couple confirmed their engagement on 26 August 2025.

The Guardian - AU

‘It has an ancient, Jurassic Park feel’: a local’s guide to Port Douglas

The rainforest is lush in the wet season, says Kuku Yalanji man and local tour guide Juan Walker, and year-round you can find long stretches of deserted beaches

The Independent UK

Gunfire at Sydney Airport as police drop rifle during scuffle with man at cafe

Police launch investigation as crime area sectioned off

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Byron writers’ festival cancelled and warnings for Sydney’s City2Surf due to east coast rain dump

Major flood warning remains in place along Namoi River as parts of coastline receive almost double August monthly rainfall in eight days

The Guardian - AU

What are Nigella Lawson, Robert Irwin and a cartoon kangaroo doing in Australia’s latest round of tourism ads?

Tourism Australia is hoping international celebrities, Ruby the Roo – and a barrel of cliches – can sell Australia to the world

The Guardian - AU

‘Everything’s slow in Callan Park’: despite ambitious plans, Sydney’s hidden treasure remains in limbo

Red tape, crumbling buildings and funding difficulties have beset the park for decades, but change may finally be in the air – though not to everyone’s liking

The Guardian - AU

‘Tropical north Victoria’ or tourism try-hard? Why Mildura is demanding its moment in the sun

A ‘cheeky’ tourism campaign is aiming to make the rural city on the Murray a hub of arts and culture – with Lenny Kravitz and Kings of Leon among those making the trip

The Independent UK

Search resumes for plane missing in ‘rugged and inaccessible alpine terrain’ after failing to land in Australia

Aerial and land search resumes on Thursday to find the missing small plane

The Independent UK

'Outback Killer' Bradley John Murdoch dies at 67, leaving mystery of Peter Falconio's body unsolved

Bradley John Murdoch, known as the “Outback Killer” and convicted of murdering British backpacker Peter Falconio who vanished in arid central Australia 24 years ago, has died

The Independent UK

German backpacker speaks out after being found alive in Australian outback

Carolina Wilga says a car crash and head injury left her disorientated for 11 days

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