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An underground world: The Australian town where life exists beneath ground, with churches and hotels under the desert

Coober Pedy, Australia, is famous for its underground life. The desert heat led residents to build homes, churches, and hotels below ground. This unique adaptation began with opal mining in 1915. Today, it remains the world's largest opal producer. Visitors can explore these subterranean spaces, experiencing a town shaped by…

The Times of India

Decades-long debate over river flows on amid new plan

A pristine river home to endangered fish is at the centre of renewed debate about water use, as environment groups call to protect a vast tropical savanna.

AAP

Why Laura Brown still harbours a love of Sydney

A smile from a quokka at the wildlife park, the freshest fish at Margaret and a nap on Bronte Beach remind the fashion editor of the joys of her home city

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‘The horror – 14 alarms in the morning’: backpacker hostels evolve as young people seek privacy over packed dorms

Out with wild parties, in with soft lighting and wellness centres. Welcome to the new age of backpacking

The Guardian - AU

‘It’s a big loss’: what happens when a beautiful village loses its bus stop?

Mousehole in Cornwall once had a butcher, a post office and a general store. Now, it doesn’t even have an ATM – and one of its crucial bus services has been cut short. Can residents save this vital resource?

The Guardian - UK

Prince Harry and Meghan’s Australia trip 'carefully controlled' to lessen negativity - but how successful was it really?

According to an associate professor, if the couple thinks the visit went well it's because 'nothing has gone wrong' directly

Woman & Home

Meghan Markle And Prince Harry Reportedly Brutally Snubbed By A Big Aussie Star

“She was ‘snubbed’ by 99.999% of Australia too…”

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Prince Harry and Meghan 'acting outside' the rules Queen Elizabeth set for them

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's four-day Australia trip has definitely raised some eyebrows

Woman & Home

Who is the rival family pitted against Gina Rinehart in a long-running court case – and is she still the richest person in Australia?

The supreme court has handed down its judgment in a case over mining royalties. Here’s what you need to know

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s richest person ordered to share mining royalties after decade-long dispute

Gina Rinehart told to pay descendants of her late father’s business partner

The Independent UK

Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia for a low-key, privately funded visit

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have begun their first Australian visit since their official royal tour in 2018

The Independent UK

Less pomp, more cosplay: Prince Harry and Meghan’s ‘faux royal’ Australian tour

Promotional events with hefty price tags are on the agenda, alongside visits to a children’s hospital, women’s homeless service and the war memorial

The Guardian - AU

Harry, Meghan prepare for a very different royal visit

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's four-day trip Down Under is expected to present a stark contrast to their triumphant 2018 trip as working royals.

AAP

Tourism funding boost to help cyclone-hit towns recover

Towns reliant on tourism will receive help to rebuild with a support package on its way for businesses rocked by Cyclone Narelle.

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Roxanne First's insider guide to Cape Town

The jewellery designer says you can’t beat the South African city for incredible views, an up-and-coming food scene and sundowners on the beach

The Guardian - AU

The most beautiful coast in the world? Exploring New Zealand’s overlooked Nelson Tasman by sand and sea

For years this region was regarded as little more than a gateway from the North Island to the South. But spend several days there and you’ll ache to tear yourself away

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'Pretty devastating': tourism hit by rare cyclone

One of Australia's most remarkable cyclones may impact a state's tourism sector after leaving a trail of damage across the country.

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Petition Against Prince Harry And Meghan Markle’s Upcoming Trip Gathers Over 38k Signatures

A person on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s team claimed people were making a “stupid assertion” about their upcoming trip to Australia.

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Australia announces travel ban on Iranians for 6 months amid Middle East tensions

Australia has announced a temporary ban on Iranian tourists, citing concerns over regional instability and the risk that visitors may not be able to return home.

AAP

Australia shuts door on Iranian visa holders

Australia will no longer allow thousands of Iranians with temporary visas to enter the country over concerns they might overstay under sweeping new reforms.

The Guardian - AU

Petrol prices are rising, but Australians don’t appear to be driving less or taking public transport more – yet

Vehicle numbers on key Sydney and Melbourne roads hold steady, as calls grow for free or cheaper public transport to encourage people to drive less

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King Frederick Lets Queen Mary Shine on Visit to Australia

"For me, Australia has held a very special place in my heart,” King Frederick said.

The Guardian - AU

A key Blue Mountains road closure is blowing out travel times – and causing ‘red hot anger’ among locals

NSW government says Convict Bridge will take at least three months to fix but local MP urges long-term plan for ‘fragile piece of road’

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Pleas for help as major convict-built road cracks

Local businesses already experiencing crippling downturns are desperate for financial assistance as a crucial link road is likely to be closed for months.

The Guardian - AU

ASX suffers more heavy losses as Middle East crisis spooks investors – as it happened

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