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Port Macquarie Christmas bells bloom in abundance for 'third good year' after fires at Lake Innes Nature Reserve

The vibrant native Christmas bell is thriving in Mid North NSW in the wake of natural disasters and consecutive years of high rainfall.

ABC News · Dec 29, 2022

Melbourne tram driver Richard Augustus loves the sense of community his job brings

After more than three decades driving trams up and down Swanston Street, Richard Augustus says the CBD has changed before his eyes. But the reasons he loves his job have not.

ABC News · Dec 28, 2022

Sydney NYE fireworks set to go off 'with a bang' after two years of COVID-19 disruptions

Sydneysiders are being promised a full fireworks show with crowds expected to return to pre-COVID numbers of more than 1 million after two years of disruptions and cancellations.

ABC News · Dec 28, 2022

Irish tourist in Thailand dies after falling from train

It is believed the man had been trying to take a photo when the accident occurred.

Belfast Live · Dec 28, 2022

In True Angry Dad Energy, A Jetstar Plane Flew 4 Hrs To Bali From Melb Then Turned Back Around

A Jetstar plane heading to Bali fanged a uey back to Melbourne after more than four hours in the air ‘cos of a “miscommunication” with Indonesian authorities. Sorry Suze, no bootleg Meet The Fockers DVDs or Bali braids for you!Passenger Rafe Berding told the ABC the flight was meant to leave…

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 28, 2022

Kayaker dies in South Johnstone River, 'dangerous' conditions hamper recovery operation

The man's body was located on Tuesday, however, the recovery operation has been hindered by heavy rain and thick rainforest.

ABC News · Dec 28, 2022

New South Wales residents cautioned to be water safe after hundreds of rescues, boating death of teenagers

Two teenagers, aged 13 and 14, die while riding on an inflatable "biscuit" when they hit a submerged tree stump.

ABC News · Dec 28, 2022

Short Stories 2023: Worth Heaps in Scrabble

Jess Lobb, of Bar Beach, is a finalist in the Newcastle Herald Short Story Competition 2023 with this entry, Worth Heaps in Scrabble.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 28, 2022

Rosebery fire on Tasmania's west coast 'burned down essential accommodation amid housing shortage'

Essential accommodation for mine workers on Tasmania's west coast has been destroyed in a bushfire that raged through the small community of Rosebery — with authorities set to review warnings which were sent out during the emergency.

ABC News · Dec 28, 2022

Paid ticketing for Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks to end if Labor wins 2023 election

The New South Wales opposition is promising to overturn an unpopular decision to charge admission to watch the Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks at some harbourside locations, arguing it's a "fundamental" experience that should be free.

ABC News · Dec 28, 2022