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Group ‘misses midnight’ due to crossing time zones

Two travellers from the United Kingdom were among four people killed in a mid-air helicopter collision near an Australian theme park that authorities say could have been much worse.

Universities want to see a swift end to mandatory COVID testing for China arrivals, as state premiers encourage international students to return.

The crash occurred off the Gold Coast close to the Sea World resort

As the federal government considers whether to bulldoze 130 hectares of endangered Gouldian finch habitat for a Defence housing development, bird watchers say the decision is being made based on a survey done outside their peak breeding season.

Lush grass has kept the snakes well fed and away from homes.

Tiny samples and local produce are back on the menu for 2023. Here’s our guide to the best places to gorge yourself in Australia’s cities and regions

Two Britons are reported to be among four dead after a mid-air collision between two helicopters in Australia.