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100 additional bus services for Hunter in major transport boost

The additional services will deliver more night-time and weekend travel options for communities.

Newcastle Herald

Whale watching and skinny dipping: three leisurely days on the Tomaree coastal walk

The 27km trail on the NSW mid-north coast reveals wildlife of the land and sea, plus the option to go clothes-free

The Guardian - AU

As the Lights Fade, Vivid Sydney 2026 Leaves the City Glowing

SYDNEY, June 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Off the back of 23 nights of spectacular sights, events and experiences, Vivid Sydney switches off its lights, closing another stellar festival as the world's largest comprehensive arts festival. The festival returned to its heritage of curating and collaborating with acclaimed and emerging Australian…

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Is it time to revive the secret Newcastle baths beneath Hunter Street arcade?

Letters: 'A huge job, I know, but it's all there under the floorboards.'

Newcastle Herald

Bring the yoga mat, this arts festival salutes the sun

The 2026 Brisbane Festival is designed for a city of early risers, with DJ sets and yoga classes part of an arts program that starts at dawn.

AAP

‘We forget how bloody good we are’: old quarry atop extinct volcano transformed into Sydney’s newest bushland park

Guardian Australia road tests Hornsby Park and explores the history of turning industrial sites into peaceful green escapes in the heart of the city

The Guardian - AU

Damaged, deserted, dilapidated … what comes next for the Great Barrier Reef island resorts lying in ruins?

Rather than dreaming of restoring past glory, some are advocating for a future with a lighter footprint. And there are signs of renewal

The Guardian - AU

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Group Travel Across Australia’s East Coast Just Got Easier: BusCharter.com.au Launches Brisbane and Gold Coast Service

BRISBANE, Australia, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BusCharter.com.au, one of Australia’s largest bus charter platforms, has launched full service across Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The expansion completes the company’s east coast corridor, giving event planners, schools, and corporate teams a single booking point for group travel from Melbourne…

AAP

Why it seems like everyone in Australia is travelling to Vietnam

The number of Australians taking short trips to Vietnam has more than doubled since 2016 as holidaymakers seek affordable experiences close to home

The Guardian - AU

The City Shines Brighter Than Ever As Vivid Sydney 2026 Commences

SYDNEY, May 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sydney harbour and CBD has once again been reimagined as a vibrant city in colour as Vivid Sydney kicks off its 16th year. In a festival-first, there is no theme for artists and creators to work within, so visitors can expect to see…

AAP

Visitors marvel at Fort Scratchley

Letters | 'Newcastle is missing an amazing opportunity here'

Newcastle Herald

Council's parkland pathway plans to cut through 'much loved' natural foreshore

Some residents don't want to see the green space paved over with concrete.

Newcastle Herald

£1.6m expansion plan for historic Highland hotel approved

A HOTEL in the middle of one of Europe’s last true wildernesses has had plans for a £1.6 million redevelopment given the green light ...

The National (Scotland)

Can a sprawling city make public transit work? Sydney may be on the right track

With transport set to be Australia’s top-emitting sector by 2030, officials have recognised the need to invest

The Guardian - UK

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Woman & Home

Are Harry and Meghan cashing in? Royal expert Emily Andrews questions if it's time to lose their titles

The couple left some palace courtiers 'outraged’ with their Australia tour, with some accusing them of cashing in

Marie Claire

Western Australia Is a Heady Medley of Coral Sunsets, Fine-Dining and Epic Island Getaways—and It Needs to Be on Your Travel List

Why WA is finally getting its time in the sun

The Times of India

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…

AAP

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.

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Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - AU

‘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 - UK

‘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?

Woman & Home

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

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

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

Woman & Home

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

The Guardian - AU

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

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