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'Betoota's got no talent': festival revives ghost town

The population of Betoota is set to go from zero to 500 when the tiny outpost hosts its first music festival at its storied outback watering hole.

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Park search suspended in missing girl investigation

Police have suspended a search of a national park but are still investigating the "suspicious" disappearance of 17-year-old Pheobe Bishop.

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Fast-track to where? The new law opening up New Zealand to a mining boom

Critics say the country’s unique biodiversity is at risk as the government plans to boost mineral exports to $3bn by 2035

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Australia’s Torres Strait islands: one of the last undiscovered places Down Under

Even most Aussies have never stepped in this remote region of the country. Abha Shah flies in to see what’s on offer, following in the footsteps of A-list visitor Zac Efron

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Wine and wilderness: a multi-day hike in South Australia’s Clare Valley

Completed last year and maintained by volunteers, the six-stage trail takes in vineyards, towns and bushland and can easily be broken into shorter walks

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Car-free green corridor connecting Cooks River to Sydney Harbour to open in 2025

Local mayor says inner west GreenWay and new Metro line will be ‘truly transformative’, getting people out of cars on to bikes, scooters and walking

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Monster transport project continues slow progress

A gaping cavern has been opened up under Australia's most populous city as part of a major transport project set to move tens of thousands of people every day.

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'Powerful': Tassie takes out top Tidy Towns gong

Six regional towns and cities have been celebrated for stepping up to protect their environment, with 4000 volunteers driving change for good.

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A laid-back guide to Sydney, Australia: what to eat, drink, see and do

Need to slow down the pace? Gina Jackson rounds up the best places to shop, sleep, eat and explore in the chilled out capital of New South Wales

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New renovations, retro vibes: reviving Australia’s rundown motels

Buildings that once catered to 1950s road trippers are being transformed into boutique stays attracting a younger demographic

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Inside the world of ‘skimpies’: the barmaids in bras who pour pints in Australia’s mining towns

Most skimpy bars have signs that say ‘no photos of the girls’ – but photographer M Ellen Burns earned the women’s trust to capture what their life is really like

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Drowning victim remembered as 'bright, bubbly boy'

A young boy is being remembered as "a delight, a loving brother" after he became trapped between rocks and died at a holiday spot during the Easter break.

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Fish frenzy at famous market for Good Friday feast

An iconic Sydney fish market has enjoyed its busiest day of the year, with people opting to observe tradition and ignore red meat on Good Friday,

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Hogmanay and cheese rolling could become protected as UK heritage

The Government has said it will consider nominations from communities across the country for the Inventory of Living Heritage in the UK.

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Once, my father carried me into the surf. Now my arm steadies his steps back to the sea

Early morning swims were a daily ritual for my dad until age and illness took its toll. On a recent visit, I hatched a plan to get him in the ocean again

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One Australian’s dramatic rescue from a flood in one of the driest places on Earth

As floodwater flows passed towns and cattle and sheep stations – normally isolated by desert – many now sit as islands amid a muddy sea

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This Online Community Celebrates The Land Of ‘Nope’, Here Are 24 Of The Most Interesting Posts

We want to celebrate Australia and all its wild weirdness and glory, so, we've got you a collection of the newest pics from the subreddit dedicated to this wonderful country. The post This Online Community Celebrates The Land Of ‘Nope’, Here Are 24 Of The Most Interesting Posts first appeared…

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Alcohol risk ad blitz aims to stop overseas tragedies

A new campaign targeting young people travelling overseas is aiming to prevent alcohol-related tragedies which killed two Australian teenagers.

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Movers muster into Gympie and other towns off the track

Australians continue to escape to the country, but growing regional towns are calling for better funding to support their changing populations.

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Princess Kate reveals special place she wants to bring her 3 children

They would love it

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Climate activists to plead not guilty en masse under NSW’s controversial anti-protest laws

Rising Tide campaigners were arrested at Newcastle’s coal port in late 2024 after using kayaks and rafts to protest at facility

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Vital airport rail boost as $1b cash splash matched

Commute times for residents in a fast-growing region with poor public transport will be slashed when promised rail corridors connect to a new airport.

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Luxury hiking developments look picture-perfect, but could stop everyday Australians from accessing national parks

Luxury hiking developments are popping up around Australia – fancy lodges, hot showers and extensive walking infrastructure.

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A local’s guide to Orange: ‘Our pubs are busier than Sydney’s’

World-class vineyards are just the beginning, Swinging Bridge winemaker Tom Ward says. The NSW central tablelands city has excellent shops, bike trails and a vibrant nightlife

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Cyclone Alfred uncovers two shipwrecks over 100 years old in Australia

Alfred revealed long-buried maritime relics in both New South Wales and Queensland

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