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Sydney’s sticky weather to turn into severe storms
A man has been struck by lightning near Wollongong as Sydney expects between 70 and 100 millimetres of rain this evening and into tomorrow morning.
- Kayla Olaya
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Seeing Australia’s big attractions could soon get much easier
Journey Beyond’s acquisition of Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia means cross-country rail trips, Uluru and a reef escape could all be part of one itinerary.
- Julietta Jameson
Australia’s spectacular outback is now much easier to do, in less time
You no longer need to quit your job or join the grey nomad convoys in order to experience the best of outback Australia.
- Belinda Jackson
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Australia’s 100 all-time greatest destinations
Natural beauty, cultural hotspots, amazing food and wine: it’s not hard to find 100 amazing places in our own backyard. The tricky bit? Deciding what to leave out.
Melbourne makes New York Times’ 2026 must-visit list – for specific reason
A Formula 1 milestone and a sacred waterfall caught the attention of The New York Times judges in the annual 52 Places to Go list.
- Katherine Scott
‘Rest easy, my bro’: Kangaroos, Bulldogs mourn the death of former AFL player, aged 23
Former AFL teammates have remembered Phoenix Spicer fondly on Sunday. Spicer has died, aged 23, after he played 12 matches for North Melbourne before being delisted at the end of 2023.
It’s gruesome work, but on Kangaroo Island, it’s one of the best things an animal lover can do
When it comes to eradicating feral animals, islands across the world are a success story. Kangaroo Island is keen to reap the benefits.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Australian airport hotel – and its gigantic pool – feels like a resort
With a lagoon-style pool and Bali-style villas, this might be Australia’s most relaxing capital city airport hotel.
- Jim Darby
In 1978 three friends went on a road trip. Their bodies were later found with gunshot wounds
The trio planned to travel from Alice Springs to Melbourne. They never made it. Now a second inquest hopes to unravel the mystery of their deaths.
- Cloe Read
The two million square kilometre art world supporting thousands
The Aboriginal art movement is Central Australia’s self-determined powerhouse.
- Fiona Kelly McGregor