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Beyond Dark Mofo: Tasmania’s incredible 2024 festival lineup

Tasmania’s famous Dark Mofo festival may be on pause, but 2024 is still packed with unique and immersive festivals

The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2023

Spanish Woman Drowns While Snorkeling On Australia's Great Barrier Reef; Second Death In 2 Weeks

The woman was wearing a lifejacket when she drowned while snorkelling.

International Business Times UK · Dec 6, 2023

A sense of place: four Western Australian events and festivals that celebrate one of the world’s most diverse travel destinations

If you want a getaway with a difference, look to these world-class events and festivals for holiday planning inspiration

The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2023

Overseas over seas: how hard is it to travel internationally from Australia without flying?

Flightless travel is catching on in Europe, but it’s not always plain sailing in other parts of the world, as Sacha Shaw discovered

The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2023

It's doable for the NSW government: we should have a Cessnock rail service

An invaluable Hunter passenger train service is ready and waiting.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 23, 2023

Westconnex: a $20bn money pit or a bold plan for Sydney’s future? Experts remain divided

Drivers can now travel from the Blue Mountains to the Sydney Harbour Bridge without passing a traffic light, but at what cost?

The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2023

Truck stowaway ends up in wrong state after 400km drive

A man who stowed away under a truck in a bid to secretly hitch a ride to Coffs Harbour, ended up in Queensland almost 400km away.

AAP · Nov 21, 2023

Port blockade demonstration seriously misses the mark

Global warming debate in Australia shouldn't focus on Newcastle harbour

Newcastle Herald · Nov 20, 2023

Top marks for start to Schoolies but bigger test looms

Authorities fear forecasts of wet weather may rain on the subdued start to Schoolies on the Gold Coast.

AAP · Nov 20, 2023

Regions dropped in the huge pothole capital cities dodge

Targeted funding would help councils give communities the roads they need.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 19, 2023