Volcano survivor 'still bothered' by leaving parents Sydney's Jesse Langford was just a teenager when confronted with a nightmare decision after he and his family were badly injured by a volcano eruption. AAP · Jul 17, 2023
Indigenous renaissance: Māori hope Matariki holiday will help cement status of local knowledge The ancient knowledge systems which underpin the new year holiday in New Zealand can explain everything from the weather to the movement of fish The Guardian - AU · Jul 13, 2023
Pilot says he escaped serious injury by jumping into the ocean when a New Zealand volcano erupted A helicopter pilot says he and two of his passengers escaped serious injury by jumping into the ocean when a New Zealand volcano erupted in 2019, killing 22 The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
Couple who survived White Island volcano tell court they weren’t warned of danger US couple gives evidence to New Zealand court in case against island’s owners and tourism operators The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2023
New Zealand prosecutor alleges tourists were not warned before volcano eruption in 2019 killed 22 A New Zealand prosecutor says tourists received no health and safety warnings before they landed on the country’s most active volcano ahead of a 2019 eruption that killed 22 people The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
Celine Cremer: search for Belgian backpacker missing in Tasmania called off Police said ‘poor weather conditions and cool temperatures’ meant the tourist could not have survived, but they still hope to bring family ‘closure’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2023
Plans to restore Tynemouth outdoor pool to former glory gain support from Australia The plans to restore Tynemouth's outdoor pool have always been popular, but now they are gaining international recognition. Chronicle Live · Jul 3, 2023
Celine Cremer: waterfall and river to be searched for missing Belgian tourist in Tasmania Police say swift water will be examined on Tuesday ‘before we begin to scale back the search’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2023
Thousands delayed as winds force flight cancellations Dozens of flights in and out of Sydney have been cancelled two days in a row due to wild winds as turbulence hit a flight from Honolulu, injuring passengers. AAP · Jul 1, 2023
Food Bites: Bonvilla Estate dinner and Food Fight winner revealed Former Knights deputy chair Allan McKeown talks about owning a vineyard, the 2023 Food Fight winner is revealed, and more foodie news. Newcastle Herald · Jun 28, 2023
Life prioritised: Adelaide has become home to those who want to think big and live well Striking the perfect balance between work and lifestyle isn’t easy - unless you’re living in Adelaide The Guardian - AU · Jun 28, 2023
Push to protect Green Point Reserve from future development A large chunk of Green Point Reserve remains vulnerable to development and Lake Macquarie deputy mayor Adam Shultz wants to see it protected in perpetuity. Newcastle Herald · Jun 27, 2023
Major Williamtown project up in the air amid wider review, government confirms The Williamtown precinct has the potential to create 4300 jobs Newcastle Herald · Jun 27, 2023
PM launches byelection campaign – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Jun 26, 2023
AAP · Jun 26, 2023 Flight path fracas over Western Sydney Airport noise A 20km stretch of land around the Western Sydney Airport at Badgerys Creek will be subjected to noise levels around 70 decibels, according to new modelling.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 25, 2023 Biodiversity and light rail in push for inner city bypass "This government could be looking at these things while construction continues."
The Conversation · Jun 22, 2023 Rising has yet to establish its voice – but this year's festival gave us significant and thrilling work by First Nations artists Rising has just completed its second run across Melbourne. The newest addition to the city’s festival scene, Rising replaced the much-loved White Night festival and the much-celebrated Melbourne International Arts Festival.
The New Daily · Jun 18, 2023 Blockade Australia protest action at coal ports A woman has suspended herself from a rail bridge at Newcastle coal port to protest climate change inaction, as protests also occur in Melbourne and Brisbane.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2023 I spent the day eating like Nigella Lawson – and lived to tell the tale On social media, the culinary celebrity regularly chronicles her favourite eating spots in Australia. Ann Ding followed in her footsteps – and fell asleep on the ride home
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 16, 2023 Visit Melbourne: 8 bucket list things to do — including golf — Down Under Here are 8 must-do activities when visiting Melbourne.
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023 The 6 best Australia holidays to do in your lifetime, from the Kimberley to Kangaroo Island Australia offers a wealth of options for true bucket-list adventures, from safari-style camps on the sand to trips into the Outback
The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023 Melbourne city guide: Best things to do and where to stay in Australia’s free-spirited capital of cool A sublime food and drink scene, packed with culture of all kinds and infused with a European edge unlike any other location Down Under – Melbourne makes for the ultimate city break, says Cristian Bonetto
The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023 Woman warns tourists about strict Rome dress code ‘I was dressed too slutty,’ said traveller barred from Vatican
The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2023 Dark Mofo’s 36-hour rave: either the best bush doof or worst orgy ever Running from noon until midnight for three days, Trance was part party, part endurance theatre, part provocation for the sake of it
The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023 Woman warns tourists about strict Rome dress code ‘I was dressed too slutty,’ said traveller barred from Vatican