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Less pomp, more cosplay: Prince Harry and Meghan’s ‘faux royal’ Australian tour

Promotional events with hefty price tags are on the agenda, alongside visits to a children’s hospital, women’s homeless service and the war memorial

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Harry, Meghan prepare for a very different royal visit

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's four-day trip Down Under is expected to present a stark contrast to their triumphant 2018 trip as working royals.

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Tourism funding boost to help cyclone-hit towns recover

Towns reliant on tourism will receive help to rebuild with a support package on its way for businesses rocked by Cyclone Narelle.

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Roxanne First's insider guide to Cape Town

The jewellery designer says you can’t beat the South African city for incredible views, an up-and-coming food scene and sundowners on the beach

Evening Standard

The most beautiful coast in the world? Exploring New Zealand’s overlooked Nelson Tasman by sand and sea

For years this region was regarded as little more than a gateway from the North Island to the South. But spend several days there and you’ll ache to tear yourself away

The Guardian - AU

'Pretty devastating': tourism hit by rare cyclone

One of Australia's most remarkable cyclones may impact a state's tourism sector after leaving a trail of damage across the country.

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Petition Against Prince Harry And Meghan Markle’s Upcoming Trip Gathers Over 38k Signatures

A person on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s team claimed people were making a “stupid assertion” about their upcoming trip to Australia.

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Australia announces travel ban on Iranians for 6 months amid Middle East tensions

Australia has announced a temporary ban on Iranian tourists, citing concerns over regional instability and the risk that visitors may not be able to return home.

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Australia shuts door on Iranian visa holders

Australia will no longer allow thousands of Iranians with temporary visas to enter the country over concerns they might overstay under sweeping new reforms.

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Petrol prices are rising, but Australians don’t appear to be driving less or taking public transport more – yet

Vehicle numbers on key Sydney and Melbourne roads hold steady, as calls grow for free or cheaper public transport to encourage people to drive less

The Guardian - AU

King Frederick Lets Queen Mary Shine on Visit to Australia

"For me, Australia has held a very special place in my heart,” King Frederick said.

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A key Blue Mountains road closure is blowing out travel times – and causing ‘red hot anger’ among locals

NSW government says Convict Bridge will take at least three months to fix but local MP urges long-term plan for ‘fragile piece of road’

The Guardian - AU

Pleas for help as major convict-built road cracks

Local businesses already experiencing crippling downturns are desperate for financial assistance as a crucial link road is likely to be closed for months.

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ASX suffers more heavy losses as Middle East crisis spooks investors – as it happened

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Why an Australian city has been ranked world's best

Known for its eateries and vibrant culture, an Australian city has been crowned the world's best while two local capitals were knocked off the top 50.

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Drones, lasers, daytime attractions to reignite Vivid

Vivid's incoming director is promising this year's spectacular kaleidoscope-of-colour celebration will be the best-attended multi-arts festival in the world.

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‘It feels like a seed has been planted’: Morecambe looks to Eden Project for revival

Young people hope green light to build eco attraction’s northern outpost will change theirs and the town’s fortunes

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Pay per view: Victoria wants to charge visitors to see the Twelve Apostles – will it become like Stonehenge?

Like Stonehenge, the Australian coastal landmark is first seen from a busy highway – and locals warn charging a fee for safe viewing could make existing congestion worse

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Twelve Apostles visitors to be charged entry fee to see natural wonder

Victorian government says ‘it’s only fair’ Great Ocean Road tourists should pay to see famous limestone stacks

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Price to pay for visitors to Australian natural wonder

Visitors to the Great Ocean Road's natural wonders will have to pay to see the sights, with a new visitor centre enforcing the fees.

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‘Incredibly liveable and creatively buzzy’: Bret McKenzie’s guide to Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara

The Flight of the Conchords comedian shares the New Zealand capital’s best coffee, nature spots and the pastries he’ll queue out the door for

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Why Queen Mary Is "Forbidden" to Bring One Special Tiara to Her Homeland of Australia, Per Jewelry Expert

The Danish queen will travel Down Under for a special state visit this month.

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Festival of world music scrambles due to world conflict

More than 120 artists and crew heading to the WOMADelaide festival have been caught up in travel chaos, with some making massive journeys so they can perform.

Evening Standard

The ultimate five-day guide to Tasmania

Here’s how to explore Australia’s hidden gem in less than a week

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Couple on 'bucket list' trip before fatal zipline fall

A woman riding a tandem zipline through a rainforest canopy felt a sharp drop but her husband thought it was staff playing a prank, a coroner has heard.

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