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Cops plan 'cooker' crackdown as key dates loom

ACT police are using new tactics in an effort to move on Canberra's "cooker" anti-government conspiracy theorists

The Canberra Times · Dec 26, 2022

Uluru, heart of Australia: “Whether it’s your first time or your 100th visit, your spirits will soar”

Recognised twice as a Unesco World Heritage site, Simon Calder spends 24 hours at this stunning site, discovering its power and significance

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2022

Walking through nature: trailing flora and fauna in New Territories’ Watarrka National Park

Simon Calder immerses himself in natural wonders with a hike (and a glamp) in verdant, vivid King’s Canyon

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2022

Rare corpse flower in bloom at Cairns Botanic Gardens attracts thousands of visitors

It's often referred to as the "corpse flower" for its distinctive smell, but one visitor flew all the way from Brisbane to Cairns over Christmas for the chance to see — and sniff — a titan arum in bloom.

ABC News · Dec 26, 2022

The NYE & New Year’s Day Weather Forecast Is Here & It’s Not At All What You’d Expect

Some of us might need a festive raincoat.

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 26, 2022

Bargain hunters hit Boxing Day sales as lines snake outside shop doors

Lines snaked outside shops at Charlestown Square on Boxing Day as shoppers looked to snag a bargain.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 26, 2022

Graziers welcome Christmas downpours across outback Queensland as former tropical cyclone Ellie brings rain

It wasn't on everyone's Santa wishlist, but outback Queenslanders are rejoicing after Christmas brought much-needed rainfall to large parts of the region.

ABC News · Dec 26, 2022

Hunter drivers caught as holiday traffic delays hit Beresfield, Hexham

Motorists travelling over the holiday period are advised to plan their trips, allow extra travel time and take regular breaks

Newcastle Herald · Dec 26, 2022

Westonia's Hood-Penn Museum frights and delights tourists in regional Western Australia

With its lifelike wax doll display, the Hood-Penn Museum is proving to be an increasingly popular — if strange — tourist attraction for the small town of Westonia.

ABC News · Dec 26, 2022

Andoo Comanche toasts Syd-Hob line honours

Supermaxi Andoo Comanche claimed line honours in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, finishing about 27 minutes ahead of LawConnect with BlackJack third to finish.

AAP · Dec 25, 2022