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Business owners slam 'money grabbing' outdoor dining furniture fees

One owner said the policy was 'just so disheartening'.

Newcastle Herald

In plain sight but barely known: the beauty and mystery of Sydney harbour’s islands

Some are off limits to the public, others are easy to visit and one used to be two – but all have fascinating and sometimes tragic histories

The Guardian - AU

James McKenzie Watson’s summer: heat that could roast a chook and wombats hogging the fan

When Dubbo records its sixth 40C day in a row, here’s what we do: we keep our commitments, then we go inside. And we don’t. Come. Out

The Guardian - AU

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Winter solstice 2023 is here, bringing the longest night of the year to Northern Hemisphere

Winter in the Northern Hemisphere will officially arrive tonight with the rays of the sun shining directly down on the Tropic of Capricorn.

Space

Project blowout on North East Link to cost $26 billion

Melbourne's North East Link will cost $26 billion, more than double the original estimate of $10b, blamed on project changes and rising construction costs.

AAP

6 of the best Australian cities to visit and when to go

Don’t let the journey time from Europe stop you from booking – delightful cities and natural wonders await Down Under

The Independent UK

Can’t read a map or use a first aid kit: Australians lack hiking skills, survey shows

The nation’s outdoorsy reputation may not be fully deserved, according to the AllTrails app study, with many too scared to go on walks

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Table Mountain Attacks Highlight Crime Threat To S.Africa Tourism

Hikers hit the trail before dawn at South Africa's natural jewel Table Mountain, but instead of simply trekking its rugged landscape they were also demonstrating against a surge in attacks on walkers and tourists.

International Business Times

Bush businesses caught by rising costs, closing banks

Australia is in the grips of a "cost-of-doing-business crisis" as fuel and energy prices rise and one-third of rural operators report "poor" business health.

AAP

Australia travel guide: Everything you need to know before you go

Cooler than cool cities like Sydney and Melbourne, sublime surfing beaches, the Great Barrier Reef, the Red Centre and the Outback – Australia’s diverse charms make for a trip like no other

The Independent UK

Spanish Woman Drowns While Snorkeling On Australia's Great Barrier Reef; Second Death In 2 Weeks

The woman was wearing a lifejacket when she drowned while snorkelling.

International Business Times UK

Rugged lakes, panoramic peaks and sparkling bays: five underrated Victorian walks

From history lessons to art appreciation, these lesser-known walks in regional Victoria immerse visitors in nature and so much more

The Guardian - AU

People power pushes council to rethink 'missing link' to Wangi centre

A petition was signed by 119 residents in support of the footpath.

Newcastle Herald

Ultra-cyclist Jack Thompson breaks another long distance world record

Thompson completes ‘Munda Biddi Dreaming’ project in fastest known time

Cycling Weekly

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The Guardian - AU

Meet the teenager flying solo around Australia and breaking records in between exams

Disrupting the ‘boys’ club’ of flying, Chloe Familton’s journey will cover 14,100km, stopping at 40 aerodromes over about 19 flying days

The Guardian - AU

Overseas over seas: how hard is it to travel internationally from Australia without flying?

Flightless travel is catching on in Europe, but it’s not always plain sailing in other parts of the world, as Sacha Shaw discovered

Newcastle Herald

It's doable for the NSW government: we should have a Cessnock rail service

An invaluable Hunter passenger train service is ready and waiting.

The Guardian - AU

Westconnex: a $20bn money pit or a bold plan for Sydney’s future? Experts remain divided

Drivers can now travel from the Blue Mountains to the Sydney Harbour Bridge without passing a traffic light, but at what cost?

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AAP

Truck stowaway ends up in wrong state after 400km drive

A man who stowed away under a truck in a bid to secretly hitch a ride to Coffs Harbour, ended up in Queensland almost 400km away.

Newcastle Herald

Port blockade demonstration seriously misses the mark

Global warming debate in Australia shouldn't focus on Newcastle harbour

AAP

Top marks for start to Schoolies but bigger test looms

Authorities fear forecasts of wet weather may rain on the subdued start to Schoolies on the Gold Coast.

Newcastle Herald

Regions dropped in the huge pothole capital cities dodge

Targeted funding would help councils give communities the roads they need.

AAP

Sydney music scene 'better than ever' but needs a stage

A revival of underground music in Sydney, particularly across the west, has the potential to take on the globe if the right infrastructure is in place.

The Independent UK

Roman Butchaski: Former Australian radio host missing in croc-infested waters

‘Butchy walks the banks up there regularly. He’s been fishing there forever,’ says co-host

The Guardian - AU

‘It just couldn’t exist anywhere else’: the Vietnamese seafood eatery hiding in a Sydney pub

The Wiley Park Hotel is like so many other pubs, but inside, the Rocs and Rolls restaurant sets it apart

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