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Vision for Olympic site shown as critics slam 'fantasy'

Public consultation is being invited on a state government's Olympic plans amid bitter opposition to the use of a heritage-listed park.

AAP · Aug 2

Sydney, you were a dream of warmth and ease. When I returned to wintry Melbourne, time collapsed – and the city was still romantic

A few years after graduating, I moved north and got lucky. It was like riding a smooth, perfect wave that would never hit the shore …

The Guardian - AU · Jul 31

Inside Coober Pedy: The Australian desert town where thousands escaped 50°C heat by building an entire underground world beneath the Earth

Coober Pedy, Australia, features a unique town built underground by opal miners. Residents live below the surface to escape the harsh desert climate and high cooling costs. This subterranean living provides stable temperatures year-round, offering practical comfort and savings. Underground homes and businesses are common, transforming excavated mining areas into…

The Times of India · Jul 29

Canefields to ocean to rolling hills: vision splendid of 135km northern NSW rail trail short-changed

Despite the backing of councils in a region in dire need of support, the federal government has rejected a $42m grant request to complete the trail’s 54km missing link

The Guardian - AU · Jul 18

National Trust wants to heritage list Civic pool to prevent its demolition

A survey is being circulated asking people what the pool means to them.

The Canberra Times · Jul 17

Australian father and son were stranded in the outback for 12 hours after a storm trapped their car; billionaire Tim Roberts, who happened to be flying his helicopter, rescued them

A father and son from Melbourne found themselves lost for twelve hours in the stark South Australian outback after their vehicle sank into mud due to a fierce storm. Their fate caught the attention of billionaire Tim Roberts, who, after hearing their situation at a pub, took to the skies…

The Times of India · Jul 16

Planted across California since the 1850s, eucalyptus trees helped fuel the 1991 Oakland firestorm; the blaze killed 25 people and destroyed nearly 3,000 homes

Tasmanian blue gums, introduced during the Gold Rush, now threaten California communities with their flammability. These trees release volatile oils and shed flammable bark, intensifying fires. The 1991 Oakland-Berkeley Hills firestorm demonstrated their destructive potential, destroying homes and claiming lives. Communities are now rethinking forest management and removing hazardous eucalyptus…

The Times of India · Jul 15

Sydney’s new metro line offers 110km/h speeds and an end to replacement buses – just don’t ask about the start date

Commuter disruptions will soon be over, but Chris Minns doesn’t want to ‘tempt fate’ with a date the NSW government can’t meet

The Guardian - AU · Jul 14

Tourists chase flying camels into outback's red heart

Tourists are swapping everyday life for red dust and racing camels, joining a month‑long outback trail where flying humps, cold beers and new mates rule.

AAP · Jul 11

Have you spotted one of Canberra's 12 heritage timber bus shelters?

The concrete bunkers get all the glory - but they're not my favourite.

The Canberra Times · Jul 10