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‘You’ve got this’: Woman writes supportive note to mum on plane after ‘grumpy’ passenger moans

Kind stranger voices support after fellow passenger made ‘narky comments’

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023

How to spend a day in Bondi, Sydney’s glossy beachfront neighbourhood

Sydney’s most famous suburb has beach life, great surf, retro hangouts and Insta-perfect clientele. Here’s where to soak up the scene, says Lucy Pearson

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023

Stranger's kind note for mum flying alone with kids after 'grumpy' man complains

The kind passenger wanted to reassure the mum she had not done anything wrong by travelling with her two young children, despite the unkind comments made by someone sitting nearby

Daily Mirror · Jan 12, 2023

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Cafes, restaurants on NSW South Coast close despite crowds due to staff shortages

This restaurant owner wants nothing more than to welcome the hoards of tourists finally returning to the South Coast but, without staff, he is selling the business instead.

ABC News · Jan 12, 2023

‘Just glad he made it’: Queensland man stops traffic to escort koala across busy highway

Will Thornton, 39, was having a coffee on his balcony when he saw the koala heading for the highway and raced down, barefooted, to save the day

The Guardian - AU · Jan 12, 2023

Shark surprise for crab-fisher off Semaphore when great white launches itself at bait

An Adelaide boatie almost bit off more than he could chew when a crabbing expedition off coastal Adelaide turned into an up-close moment with a great white shark, but he's described the "once-in-a-lifetime" encounter as "epic".

ABC News · Jan 12, 2023

Bathing at Barangaroo: Sydney’s first city beach in 50 years

Marrinawi Cove has been transformed from an industrial zone to a refreshing haven – the first of more local swimming spots to come

The Guardian - AU · Jan 12, 2023

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All the summer shows you have to see in Newcastle and the Hunter in 2023

Novocastrians might be feeling a tinge of sadness that Elton John's Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour has departed, but there's plenty of exciting entertainment still on its way to the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 12, 2023

'Absolutely unbelievable' outback rainfall buoys hope for strong season

The wet season is delivering for parts of western Queensland, and some locals are saying it's the best start to the year they've ever seen.

ABC News · Jan 11, 2023

A local’s guide to Melbourne: ‘The best part is the element of surprise’

Victoria’s capital is rich in hidden galleries, bars and clubs, idiosyncratic buildings and exciting food, says architectural designer Nancy Beka

The Guardian - AU · Jan 11, 2023

Australian operators ‘optimistic’ about return of Chinese tourists

Australian tourism operators are hopeful Chinese travellers will return to the country after China eased COVID travel restrictions.

The New Daily · Jan 11, 2023

8 of the coolest honeymoon destinations in the world

Out with the naff rose-petals-on-bed vibes and in with the chic – these honeymoon destinations give you romance, minus the clichés

Evening Standard · Jan 11, 2023

Tourist rescued after rafting mishap in Tasmania's Southwest National Park

A helicopter search and rescue team winches a 70-year-old interstate tourist out of a remote valley in Tasmania after she suffered a "serious leg injury" during a rafting trip.

ABC News · Jan 11, 2023

Traffic delays after light pole falls on car

Major Canberra roads have been blocked after a two car accident, in which a light pole has fallen on one of the cars.

The Canberra Times · Jan 11, 2023

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AAP · Jan 11, 2023

Boy stable after Qld helicopter crash

A Sydney boy is in a critical but stable condition one day after he was due to have a major operation on broken bones after a helicopter crash in Queensland.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 11, 2023

Short Story Competition 2023: Telegraph Hill

Ned Stephenson, of Singleton, is a finalist in the Newcastle Herald Short Story Competition 2023 with this entry, Telegraph Hill.

AAP · Jan 11, 2023

Hopes fade for Mossman Gorge swimmer

Hopes of finding a woman missing from a Far North Queensland swimming spot have faded as the search shifts into a recovery operation.

ABC News · Jan 11, 2023

Yeppoon fisherman details dramatic rescue of couple who survived three days at sea

The man and woman had travelled to a remote island to go camping, but the trip took a near-fatal turn when they went paddle boarding.

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ABC News · Jan 11, 2023

Alice Springs' usually dry Todd River flowing strong thanks to rain from former tropical cyclone Ellie

Heavy rains through Central Australia brought by former tropical cyclone Ellie have reinvigorated the Alice Springs community, with locals making a splash in the usually-bone dry Todd River.

ABC News · Jan 10, 2023

Victorian family stranded in Geraldton with only a caravan after car allegedly stolen and torched

Marcus Jones and his family travelled thousands of kilometres from Victoria to visit friends in Western Australia. They were due to head home this weekend, then they realised their ute was missing.

ABC News · Jan 10, 2023

Images suggest land being cleared for cotton farming before permits granted

There's global demand for cotton and big profits to be made for farmers — but the growing industry is putting one of the last tropical savannas and untouched river networks in the world under threat.

ABC News · Jan 10, 2023

Line dancing Australian road trip raises $38k for rural charities

When Kate Strong and Claire Harris packed up the car and hit the road, they had no idea if anyone would take part in their "very bizarre" idea to bootscoot across Australia. Some 46,000 kilometres later, they've got their answer.

ABC News · Jan 10, 2023

Inside the swim across Port Phillip Bay's most challenging waterway

Everyday athletes are taking on a 4-kilometre swim across the entrance of Port Phillip Bay in Victoria. While the distance might not be daunting for endurance swimmers, the treacherous location is.

ABC News · Jan 10, 2023

Calls for joy flight review after deadly Gold Coast Sea World helicopter crash

An aviation industry expert says profit has been put ahead of safety on the Gold Coast, while locals who have been tracking helicopter activity express their dismay over a tragedy they believe could have been avoided.

Daily Mirror · Jan 10, 2023

Heartstopping moment skydivers plunge to the ground after their parachute fails to open

Terrifying footage of two tandem jumpers plunging to the ground was captured by a beachgoer on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, Australia, as locals contemplated how to help them

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