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Reported crocodile sighting near Brisbane

Authorities are investigating reports that a three-metre crocodile was seen lurking near a popular swimming area on an island off the coast of Brisbane.

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Sydney's streak of days under 30 degrees Celsius finally ends at Observatory Hill

The Harbour City's CBD hits 30C for the first time in nearly a year, bringing to and end the longest stretch seen since the 1800s.

ABC News

Lion dance troupe Jin Wu Koon prepares for 100 performances for Lunar New Year

Jumping from pole to pole, the Chinatown-based group Jin Wu Koon is set to wow crowds over the Lunar New Year period.

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Rockhampton man digs up cannon believed to be one o'clock time gun dating back to 1865

After a couple of beers with his mates, Wayne Kerrisk started digging. What he found confirmed a family legend and may be an example of a rare time-keeping practice dating back to the 1800s.

ABC News

Readers share memories and photos of the 2003 fires

Readers share with us their photos and stories of January 18, 2003.

The Canberra Times

Supermarket shelves stripped bare in north Queensland as warnings about flash flooding remain, despite easing rain

Heavy rain is expected to ease today but days of flooding leave supermarkets running low on supplies in parts of Queensland's north, with producers finding new routes to get fruit and vegetables into the region.

ABC News

The Promised Land swimming hole near Bellingen records faecal contamination of water

Swimmers at an idyllic river destination are being told to stay out of the water after high levels of faecal matter are detected.

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Jail term for truck driver who fled Kings Hwy crash scene

The offender was also disqualified from holding a driver's licence for three years.

The Canberra Times

Black sand highway: Sea life suffers as motorists hit the beach

After a brief car ban for the peak of the summer holiday period, vehicles are back on Muriwai Beach. But what does this mean for the area’s fragile ecosystem?

Newsroom.co.nz

Sydney forecast to enjoy its first 30C day in almost a year

The city hasn’t gone over 30C since February 2022, and is just eight days off its longest streak of days below that level

The Guardian - AU

A local’s guide to Perth: ‘It feels like the city is settling in a little bit’

By embracing Indigenous culture, walkability and an outdoor lifestyle, Perth is becoming more itself, says Cass Lynch, a researcher, writer and south coast Nyoongar woman

The Guardian - AU

Trendwatch: How indigenous guides, tours and experiences are changing the way we travel

Tour operators and tourist boards are boosting efforts to connect with and promote indigenous communities in countries across the world – to the benefit of both locals and the environment. Lucy Thackray takes a look at the trend

The Independent UK

Woman tries Australian McDonald's and can't believe the difference in menu items

A woman has taken to TikTok to share the difference between McDonald's menus in American and Australia, as there were several items on the Aussie menu that she'd never seen before

Daily Mirror

2023 set to be 'huge year' for international travel with Australia returning to pre-pandemic levels

Searches for flights are soaring in Australia, according to data from Google. What are the top destinations Australians are flying off to? Here's what the latest data tells us.

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Avoiding another major Hobart traffic jam means building a new bridge, one expert says — but are we too car dependent?

A transport expert believes Hobart needs another bridge over the Derwent River to reduce the impact of incidents like Monday's truck rollover, but others say the city is too dependent on cars.

ABC News

Child rescued from oncoming traffic after running onto busy road at Port Lincoln

Port Lincoln local Ty Robertson, 20, was returning to work from his lunchbreak when he heard a woman scream and then saw her child run into the path of a four-wheel drive.

ABC News

Tasman Bridge truck rollover brings Hobart to a standstill — how it unfolded

It was just one truck, but practically every arterial road in Hobart became clogged with traffic from the afternoon until well into the evening on Monday, causing commuter chaos.

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Lorella Springs Wilderness Park shuts to self-drive travellers after 25 years, blaming NT bureaucracy and red tape

For years it has reeled in thousands of adventurous travellers to a remote section of the territory bush — but this year its owners have made the tough call to shut the gates.

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The Conversation

At Fitzroy Crossing and around Australia, community radio empowers local responses to climate impacts

As rain poured down and rivers rose, the radio buzzed with static where you’d usually find Fitzroy Crossing’s community radio station, Wangki Yupurnanupurru Radio. The station was off air, but not offline. When they couldn’t broadcast, the Wangki team turned to Facebook to share emergency information.

Newcastle Herald

Long-term sick leave puts pressure on Hunter police response times

Officers who spoke to the Newcastle Herald said workloads were intense due to the number of staff leaving the force or off on long-term sick leave who remain on the roster until their injury claims are resolved.

Newsroom.co.nz

Ewe-topia or bust: Sunny visions of tourism to come

A famously animal-shaped building in rural Waikato is up for lease - just like the hopes of the tourism sector in general

The Independent UK

Pictures of the week: Brazil Congress attack, cuddling calves and electrifying lightning strikes

The Independent’s picture editors bring you the best photography from all corners of the planet

Wales Online

10-year-old boy wakes from coma two weeks after fatal helicopter crash

Nicholas woke up and held his father's hand. His mother, Vanessa Tadros, 36, was among four people killed

Daily Mirror

Boy, 10, who survived Australia helicopter crash that killed his mum wakes up from coma

A 10-year-old boy who survived a tragic helicopter crash that killed his mum and three other people has woken up from a coma after coming off life support, his father says

The Guardian - AU

Russell Hill seen ‘grumpy’ at Victorian campsite days before he and Carol Clay allegedly murdered, court told

Witness also tells committal hearing for Greg Lynn, the man charged with their murders, that he saw a drone flying over site

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