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Sydney CBD's newest beach filled with song

A brand new beach formed with 28 tonnes of sand in Sydney's CBD hosts an award-winning contemporary opera about the impacts of climate change.

AAP · Jan 6, 2023

Crashes in Portarlington, Burwood East and Derrimal take Victoria's road toll to nine

Fatal collisions in Melbourne's east and the Bellarine Peninsula have brought Victoria's 2023 road toll to nine people.

ABC News · Jan 6, 2023

The elusive skill of spotting a platypus in the wild

What began as a passing interest in this unique critter soon developed into an obsession for one Canberra woman whose 'platyphernalia' forms part of an upcoming exhibition

The Canberra Times · Jan 6, 2023

Port Stephens' best snorkelling spots

Over the summer period, the water is generally warm which makes it quite pleasant to go snorkelling and swimming in the Port Stephens area.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 5, 2023

Three reasons why Melbourne’s population will overtake Sydney’s within a decade

The Victorian capital is forecast to become Australia’s most populous city by 2032. So what’s driving this shift?

The Guardian - AU · Jan 5, 2023

Launceston General Hospital helipad to be moved to airport due to changed CASA regulations

Patients being transported by emergency helicopter to Launceston's major hospital will have to also take a 12-kilometre ambulance journey because the existing helipad no longer complies with updated safety regulations.

ABC News · Jan 5, 2023

First arrivals from China after new COVID-19 test rules land in Australia as Health Minister Mark Butler defends the move

On Thursday, the government's new COVID-19 testing requirements for travellers coming into Australia from China, Hong Kong and Macau began and family and friends in Melbourne and Sydney were keenly awaiting their arrival.

ABC News · Jan 5, 2023

Couple details Bali speedboat sinking ordeal as tour operator blames poor weather

The newly engaged couple from Melbourne say they are still in shock after they were rescued following the sinking of a tourist boat off Bali on Tuesday.

ABC News · Jan 5, 2023

Melbourne Will Overtake Sydney As Australia’s Most Populated City We’re Gonna Need More Trams

Australia's most populated city will soon be Melbourne (also its most liveable) as its population growth looks likely to outpace Sydney's.

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 5, 2023

Featured jobs: Sofar Sounds, The Photo Studio THEODORE

Sofar Sounds is your global music community. They create space where music matters. They’re artists, music lovers and organisers and they create, perform, listen and work to make intimate live music experiences that connect all. Sofar Sounds are currently looking for a part-time Show Experience Lead who will support the…

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 4, 2023