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Day of respect dawns in Australian regions

Regional councils are increasingly including survival day events in their Australia Day programs to recognise their Indigenous communities.

AAP · Jan 25, 2023

Couple's nightmare holiday as boyfriend bitten by deadly snake and phone had no signal

Travelling couple Ben Ross and Georgia Powell had risen at the crack of dawn to get impressive drone shots of the sunrise on Fraser Island when a deadly Eastern brown snake struck

Daily Mirror · Jan 25, 2023

UK man bitten by world's deadliest snake while on camping trip in Australia

Ben walked into the long grass after losing his drone

Wales Online · Jan 25, 2023

Travel for the holiday experience, but most of all, do it for yourself

We travel for the food, the sights and maybe even the bragging rights. But many of us travel for the physical and mental health benefits. Whether we know Booking a holiday is a step in the right direction when it comes to self-care.

The New Daily · Jan 25, 2023

Invasion Day 2023: a guide to protest marches and events across Australia on 26 January

People across the country will gather to call for change on 26 January and celebrate First Nations survival and culture

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2023

Blue Mountains City Council to introduce parking fees at Bondi rates for towns, natural attractions

Echo Point is the only place in the region with paid parking but the council plans to roll out parking meters in several towns and at 10 natural attractions.

ABC News · Jan 24, 2023

It's a case of "indie only" at Newcastle Beer Fest

"I'm not against big breweries or anything like that, but this is purely a trade fair for independent beer breweries of Australia only."

Newcastle Herald · Jan 24, 2023

Morning Mail: Alice Springs leaders’ plea to Albanese; Burke joins Qantas court fight; Blanchett in Oscars running

Indigenous elders say visit by prime minister must not be isolated event in fight against social problems

The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2023

What Australia Day events are happening near me this year?

From laser shows to live music, here's your list of major Australia Day events planned around the country on January 26.

ABC News · Jan 24, 2023

A local’s guide to Sydney: ‘Nightlife is the best it’s ever been right now’

New (and revamped) venues are opening at a dizzying pace in Sydney. For the best food, clubs and beaches, you have to put in the work, says DJ Deepa Alam

The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2023