Dozens of Toolies arrested, but behaviour otherwise good at first weekend of Schoolies Police say only 18 of the 67 people arrested over the weekend were school-leavers. ABC News · Nov 21, 2022
Queensland's state-run Driver Reviver sites to close, volunteer groups devastated The Queensland government has announced it will close all of its state-operated Driver Reviver sites next year. Some, including the Gin Gin stop on the Bruce Highway near Bundaberg, will close as early as January 2. ABC News · Nov 21, 2022
Sunflowers on the Plains: rain holds off planting ahead of sunflower season in January Growers are still confident their sunflowers will bloom in summer. Newcastle Herald · Nov 21, 2022
Mount Morgan businesses lament delay in establishing gold fossicking areas Fossicking is generating big tourism dollars for small towns, but in this historic mining community there are limited places where visitors can search for gold. ABC News · Nov 20, 2022
'We're in the flooding rains': Kat celebrates long grass as more rain heads for Canberra "Everyone should be happy that it is spring and things are growing so well." The Canberra Times · Nov 20, 2022
Newcastle Christmas market - how much food and drink you can get for £20 We tried out the Newcastle Christmas market to see what we could get for £20 Chronicle Live · Nov 20, 2022
Morpeth the merrier for bicentenary celebrations Morpeth Bridge was transformed for the bicentenary. Newcastle Herald · Nov 20, 2022
Hidden history of Asda superstore where thousands shop We took a look at what the popular supermarket used to be before Asda opened its doors Liverpool Echo · Nov 20, 2022
‘Do we just make a tent city?’: the councils grappling with an influx of homeless Australians Some authorities are evicting campers from public land; others are installing temporary facilities. But all say current solutions are not tenable long-term The Guardian - AU · Nov 19, 2022
Everton fans make presence felt in Sydney as James Tarkowski given new off-pitch role Joe Thomas with the first instalment of his Everton tour diary from down under before Blues take on Celtic in Australia Liverpool Echo · Nov 19, 2022
Rescuer says missing woman Kelsey Bell wouldn't have survived long in remote bush Ranger Arnold Sahanna has described how his emotions ran from dread to elation as he searched for a woman missing in remote northern Australia — and how a hot chook played a part. ABC News · Nov 18, 2022
The Canberra playgroup so good, mum drives an hour from NSW A mother of twins doesn't drive her two-year-olds an hour each way from Gunning to Gungahlin for just any old playgroup. The Canberra Times · Nov 18, 2022
Newcastle Christmas market map for week two and guide to this year's stalls We've pulled together everything you need to know about the stalls at this year's Christmas market - and where you can find them Chronicle Live · Nov 18, 2022
Newcastle to York and Edinburgh, coach versus train Christmas Market day out comparison York and Edinburgh Christmas Markets are popular days out from Newcastle and can be done as a day trip Chronicle Live · Nov 18, 2022
Chronicle Live · Nov 18, 2022 Newcastle Christmas Market drinks prices and booking details for Moosenwirt Alpine Bar Everything you need to know about the new Alpine-inspired pop-up bar opening up near Grey's Monument
ABC News · Nov 18, 2022 Schoolies becomes 'quiet-palooza' in Victorian coastal towns, as students look elsewhere With exams completed and university applications filed away, this year's graduating class of 2022 faces one last question: what are they going to do for schoolies?
Newcastle Herald · Nov 18, 2022 Weekend activities for all ages in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley Morpeth's bicentenary, markets, gin festivals and more.
Daily Record · Nov 17, 2022 Edinburgh's 'Christmas at the Botanics' now open as magical light trail returns for 2022 The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has announced that its Christmas at the Botanics trail has opened, allowing visitors to "embrace the festive season" with a series of new installations
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022 How to spend a day in Collingwood, Melbourne’s coolest neighbourhood With independent shops, charismatic brunch spots and some of the best coffee in town, this should be your base on a Melbourne city break, says Ed Maughan
Newcastle Herald · Nov 17, 2022 Witnesses saw helicopter roll before fatal crash at Maitland Vale A pilot flying a helicopter from Casino to the NSW Central Coast ascended to more than 3000 feet before witnesses described a rapid descent into a riverbank where he died.
ABC News · Nov 17, 2022 Could this Victorian hotel be the first in Australia to be named after King Charles III? Hundreds of "royal" hotels exist across the country, but owner Graham Francis claims this pub is the first to use the new king's name. And he hopes King Charles III pays it a visit when he is next in Australia.
ABC News · Nov 17, 2022 Missing woman Kelsey Bell found safe in WA's Kimberley as search continues for Wylie Oscar Police confirm Kelsey Bell is safe and well after being found a short time ago about 20 kilometres from her abandoned vehicle, but the search for Wylie Oscar continues.
Liverpool Echo · Nov 16, 2022 I'm a Celebrity's secret filming location discovered on Google Maps Google Maps will let you see the exact trail the celebrities follow
The Canberra Times · Nov 16, 2022 Why the National Museum wanted to acquire this 1800s billiard table Built in 1885, the one-of-a-kind billiard table features intricate carvings of Australia's early history.
The Conversation · Nov 16, 2022 How superblocks can free up and improve CBD space for the people of Melbourne – a step-by-step guide For 185 years, Melbourne’s Hoddle Grid – the ordered layout of CBD streets and blocks designed in 1837 – has dictated the flow of people and vehicles in the city centre. But how well does the grid serve 21st-century needs?