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Glen Affric and Loch Ness enter race to become Scotland's next national park

THE competition to become Scotland’s third national park is heating up after Affric and Loch Ness officially launched their bid on Friday.

The National (Scotland)

‘Snakes on bush paths, pool dinners and storms – summers in the mountains are glorious’

In the mountains, when it’s too hot to cook and too hot to be in the house, we’d loll on the grass and feel the cool of the evening start to steal in

The Guardian - AU

Thousands of visitors flock to Australia's national parks each year – and many take silly risks. How do we keep people safe?

A man was airlifted to hospital last weekend after falling ten metres from a waterfall in Queensland’s Tamborine National Park, which was closed to due to storms. And last month, a major safety operation was launched to rescue nine bushwalkers in Wollemi National Park near Sydney after one walker fell…

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Olive branch offered to save 250 trees from being chopped down for new Melbourne bike path

Alternative to 1km path in Caulfield East has been proposed by the government to the local council

The Guardian - AU

James Bradley’s summer: fig trees, cicadas and the warm possibility of night

In Sydney’s densely developed inner west, this season has as much to do with the rhythms of urban life as it does with weather

The Guardian - AU

Jessica Pegula's Instagram Adventure on Rottnest Island in Western Australia

Discover the adventurous spirit of Jessica Pegula as she explores the wild, capturing captivating moments with nature's inhabitants and expressing a deep a...

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‘Bureaucracy going mad’: the 250 ‘magnificent’ 10 metre-high trees being felled for a Melbourne bike path

Residents of Queens Avenue in Caulfield East are ramping up the fight against the 1km path and vow to ‘fight until the bulldozers come’

The Guardian - AU

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Pilot in helicopter crash that killed British couple ‘had cocaine in his system’

Holidaymakers Ron Hughes and his wife Diane, from Neston, Cheshire, died in the collision between two sightseeing helicopters

Evening Standard

Central Coast Airport plots a greater flight path for the future

The draft proposes a widening of the runway to cater for bigger aircraft.

Newcastle Herald

New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world as 2024 begins – as it happened

Macron says Olympics will bring France a 2024 full of ‘pride’ and ‘hope’; some UK New Year’s Eve firework events cancelled due to weather

The Guardian - UK

World welcomes the New Year with fireworks and prayers

Sydney and Auckland were the first major world cities to celebrate the arrival of 2024.

Al Jazeera

Most Popular Travel Destinations in 2024: Expand Your World And Life!

Planning to travel in the new year? If you are, then our quick guide to the most popular travel destinations in 2024 may be just what you need.

International Business Times

New Year’s Eve public transport guide: how to find your way home in Australia’s capital cities

Trains, buses, trams and ferries: here’s what you need to know, for your state or territory

The Guardian - AU

Business owners slam 'money grabbing' outdoor dining furniture fees

One owner said the policy was 'just so disheartening'.

Newcastle Herald

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In plain sight but barely known: the beauty and mystery of Sydney harbour’s islands

Some are off limits to the public, others are easy to visit and one used to be two – but all have fascinating and sometimes tragic histories

The Guardian - AU

James McKenzie Watson’s summer: heat that could roast a chook and wombats hogging the fan

When Dubbo records its sixth 40C day in a row, here’s what we do: we keep our commitments, then we go inside. And we don’t. Come. Out

Space

Winter solstice 2023 is here, bringing the longest night of the year to Northern Hemisphere

Winter in the Northern Hemisphere will officially arrive tonight with the rays of the sun shining directly down on the Tropic of Capricorn.

AAP

Project blowout on North East Link to cost $26 billion

Melbourne's North East Link will cost $26 billion, more than double the original estimate of $10b, blamed on project changes and rising construction costs.

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The Guardian - AU

Sip and savour: why Tasmania’s whisky industry is world-class

With the help of a pristine environment, Tasmania’s artisans have forged a vibrant whisky industry. The founders of Waubs Harbour Whisky, from Bicheno, tell how natural ingredients, a coastal climate and connection to other premium producers have helped them find success.

The Independent UK

6 of the best Australian cities to visit and when to go

Don’t let the journey time from Europe stop you from booking – delightful cities and natural wonders await Down Under

The Guardian - AU

Can’t read a map or use a first aid kit: Australians lack hiking skills, survey shows

The nation’s outdoorsy reputation may not be fully deserved, according to the AllTrails app study, with many too scared to go on walks

International Business Times

Table Mountain Attacks Highlight Crime Threat To S.Africa Tourism

Hikers hit the trail before dawn at South Africa's natural jewel Table Mountain, but instead of simply trekking its rugged landscape they were also demonstrating against a surge in attacks on walkers and tourists.

AAP

Bush businesses caught by rising costs, closing banks

Australia is in the grips of a "cost-of-doing-business crisis" as fuel and energy prices rise and one-third of rural operators report "poor" business health.

AAP

Electric buses to drive tourism in Far North Queensland

Remote areas of Queensland will get 12 new low-emission buses in a project designed to inspire more tourism operations to go electric.

The Independent UK

Australia travel guide: Everything you need to know before you go

Cooler than cool cities like Sydney and Melbourne, sublime surfing beaches, the Great Barrier Reef, the Red Centre and the Outback – Australia’s diverse charms make for a trip like no other

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