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Woman warns tourists about strict Rome dress code

‘I was dressed too slutty,’ said traveller barred from Vatican

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023

Afternoon Update: Hunter Valley reeling after bus crash; AFL player bailed on burglary charges; and what grip strength says about health

Bus driver in custody after crash near town of Greta which left 10 dead and more than 20 injured

The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2023

Community reeling as ‘fairytale’ Hunter Valley wedding turns to tragedy after bus crash

Mitchell Gaffney and Maddy Edsell had a ‘beautiful ceremony’, hours before a bus carrying guests overturned on the Hunter expressway

The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2023

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British backpacker loses arm in horrific Australian farm accident

Henry Dunn, 23, is fundraising so he can regain his “exciting and adventurous life”

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023

Brit backpacker loses arm after it is crushed in gruesome accident on gap year

Henry Dunn, 23, suffered a horrific injury to his left arm, which led doctors to amputate the limb below the elbow, after working on a farm at the Larrimah Station, five hours south east of Darwin, while backpacking across Australia

Daily Mirror · Jun 5, 2023

Trip of the week: a road trip around Tasmania

Tasmania is only about the size of Ireland, but it packs in an awful lot of scenery, said James Stewart in The Daily Telegraph. The east coast is “scalloped by astonishing beaches and lapped by sea the colour of kingfishers”; the west is “like Scotland on steroids”; and the land…

The Week · Jun 5, 2023

South Australian air links to outback towns grounded by thick fog

Visibility fell to 100 metres and road traffic slowed to a crawl as fog blanketed large parts of outback South Australia.

ABC News · Jun 5, 2023

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South Australia's outback covered in thick fog caused by large amount of moisture

William Creek tourism operator Trevor Wright told the ABC he had only seen such thick fog on a handful of occasions, which the BOM says has been caused by an unusual amount of moisture in northern SA.

ABC News · Jun 5, 2023

Northern Territory tourism indicators down despite high hopes for 2023

This was supposed to be the year tourism across the Northern Territory bounced back, but weeks into what should be the peak of the season, David Woodrow is cutting his Darwin Harbour sunset cruises.

ABC News · Jun 4, 2023

West Belfast family quit jobs to travel Australia in a caravan

Kevin and Jennifer Maguire moved to Australia after honeymooning on the east coast

Belfast Live · Jun 4, 2023

The Stats Guy: The reason why tourism is quickly shedding the COVID blues

The Australian tourism industry is recovering after a horror two years. This is who is driving it, and some challenges for the sector.

The New Daily · Jun 3, 2023

Native raspberries, limes and geraniums: how did these curious plants end up in Australia?

While plants can’t walk, they can certainly travel. Some species have travelled vast distances over millennia, moving by different and varied modes.

The Conversation · Jun 2, 2023

Council's plan to protect former Miss Universe Australia's hometown

Former Miss Universe Australia Jennifer Hawkins isn't the only treasure to come out of Holmesville that Lake Macquarie City Council wants to protect.

Newcastle Herald · May 29, 2023

Vivid festival director Gill Minervini wants people to have fun — and think a little along the way

Festival director Gill Minervini is experienced in running big events, but the large scale of Sydney Vivid is something else for the self-confessed "festival junkie".

ABC News · May 27, 2023

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ABC News · May 26, 2023

Horse's head dumped at NSW Snowy Mountains National Parks Office disgusts staff

Police are investigating after a man filmed himself leaving a decapitated horse head on the doorstep of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) office in the NSW Snowy Mountains.

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

Melbourne and Victoria’s best nature and wildlife experiences

Whether you’re on a whistlestop tour or a slower voyage, from whales and waterfalls, wildflowers and wombats – and everything inbetween – Melbourne and Victoria are brimming with awe-inspiring, nature-focused destinations to discover. Decorated with mighty peaks, incredible coastlines and over 100 reserves and parks, the region lends itself to…

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

Australia’s best road trip: the ultimate guide to the Great Southern Touring Route

Australia’s legendary landscapes lend themselves to unforgettable road trips, and the Great Southern Touring Route might easily fit the bill as one of the world’s most iconic. In this guide, we trace the highlights of the State of Victoria, taking in ocean vistas and wildlife-packed national parks en route

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

How to spend 72 hours in Melbourne

Combine a cutting-edge, cultural city break with a world of natural wonders in this diverse destination

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The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2023

The Big Mango: Google doodle celebrates Bowen’s giant tourist attraction with a colourful past

The cheeky big fruit from north Queensland mysteriously went ‘missing’ back in 2014, until a Guardian reporter started asking questions

ABC News · May 24, 2023

Train commuters fail to return with NSW monthly figures still around half of pre-COVID levels

The number of people catching intercity trains from Wollongong, the Central Coast, and Blue Mountains to Sydney is on the decline, failing to bounce back after COVID.

The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2023

It is high time Sydney had a high line to match Paris and New York City

The vision of all those who have defended Sydney Harbour’s foreshores is reflected in the push to create a world-class attraction

Bristol Post · May 23, 2023

St Pauls Carnival 2023 announces fringe events including huge cricket ground celebration

There's a lot going on in the build-up to Carnival Day

Newcastle Herald · May 23, 2023

New beginnings for Newcastle-only tourism awards

Eduardo Molina, Reflections Holiday Parks, Hunter Events

ABC News · May 23, 2023

Eyre Bird Observatory visitor rescued after spending night lost and alone on Nullarbor Plain

A 75-year-old man who built a mattress out of tree branches and wrote a message for rescuers in the sand has been found by police after spending a night alone in "one of the least populated places on the planet".

ABC News · May 22, 2023

Worker shortage ends in NT pubs as backpacker visa changes see travellers flock to hospitality

Pubs in Australia's Top End are filling all bar positions this tourist season following a years-long, COVID-induced workforce shortage. It comes as changes to working holiday visas take effect in northern Australia.

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