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Ghost towns, trespassing tourists and Midnight Oil: How Burra turned COVID into a tourism boom

Burra is blessed with an abundance of grand civic buildings, quaint bridges, and streets lined with graceful period homes. But, strangely, it hasn't always been a popular tourist destination.

ABC News · Jan 21, 2023

Sydney shark attack: beaches in north closed after dolphin mauled

Lifeguards close Shelly and Manly beaches after attack by multiple bull sharks

The Guardian - AU · Jan 21, 2023

Short Story Competition 2023: Lost then found

Mark Konik, of Birmingham Gardens, is a finalist in the Newcastle Herald Short Story Competition 2023 with this entry, Lost then Found.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 21, 2023

Former Hazara refugee and photographer connects with cameleer descendants in Australian outback

Connecting with the descendants of Australia's Afghan cameleers helps Muzafar Ali understand where he fits in his new home.

ABC News · Jan 20, 2023

Slade tips 'unpredictable' races in Newcastle as Supercars begins new era

Supercars will begin its Gen 3 era on the streets of Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 20, 2023

Wife of climber who fell to death in front of her reveals his heartbreaking last words

Emma Heritage has shared the haunting final words of her husband Daniel, who tumbled down a steep vertical route at Cascade Mountain in Canada's Rockies last year before tragically dying in her arms

Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2023

Two More Qantas Planes Experienced Mechanical Issues, So I’m Just Gonna Walk Interstate Now

This comes after a flight headed to Sydney had to make an emergency landing.

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 20, 2023

Traveller gets ‘private jet experience’ as only passenger on ghost flight

‘It was creepy at first but then amazing,’ says lucky flyer

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023

SA government to review tourism strategy following Sam Smith concert backlash

The SA government defends its strategy of employing celebrities and influencers to market the state, but says it will review the approach to ensure there is value for money.

ABC News · Jan 20, 2023

Dugong stirs croc spotters off Brisbane

A gentle dugong has caused a stir near Brisbane after locals momentarily thought the mammal might be a three-metre saltwater crocodile.

AAP · Jan 20, 2023