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Morpeth a town steeped in Australian colonial history

From mysterious wells to formidable traders, the river town's story is fascinating.

Newcastle Herald

Sounds by the River concert gives 'morale boost' to Mannum after impacts of River Murray flooding

Paul Kelly, Bernard Fanning and Missy Higgins are among the performers at a sold-out concert that event organisers hope will bring joy — and tourism dollars — to the flood-hit South Australian town of Mannum.

ABC News

Gold Coast's UFO service station, Fantasyland at Yatala firm in thousands of Queenslanders' memories

Predating the region's enormous theme parks, a flying saucer perched behind a small BP service station in scrubby bushland on the Gold Coast holds a special place in the memories of thousands of Queenslanders.

ABC News

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Karoonda farmer dedicates retirement to regenerating mallee soils in a dry, dusty land

Brian Teakle may have retired from his role as an engineer in 1990, but that was just the start of his lifelong plan to regenerate soils while farming sheep in South Australia's mallee, and the native plants are flourishing.

ABC News

Tamanian farm-getaway venture was a multi-million-dollar gamble on agritourism, but it's paid off

When Kim Robinson told her husband, Bruce, she wanted to create a luxurious getaway in the middle of their working farm, Bruce knew they could risk losing the historic property that had been in their family for more than 150 years. They did it anyway.

ABC News

New Annual returns with an appeal for artists

New Annual will kick off on September 22.

Newcastle Herald

Snail rail: why are trams in Australian cities running slower than they were 100 years ago?

Sydney’s light rail network is among the slowest in the country, new analysis shows, and tram lines around the country share similar problems. Can anything be done to speed them up?

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What the Year of the Water Rabbit means for Canberra

"The year of the Water Rabbit is meant to be a year full of elegance, grace, gentleness"

The Canberra Times

Ghost towns, trespassing tourists and Midnight Oil: How Burra turned COVID into a tourism boom

Burra is blessed with an abundance of grand civic buildings, quaint bridges, and streets lined with graceful period homes. But, strangely, it hasn't always been a popular tourist destination.

ABC News

Homes of the Hunter | Seacliff House a stunning transformation in Caves Beach

A family home in Caves Beach gets a dramatic coastal-inspired transformation.

Newcastle Herald

Sydney shark attack: beaches in north closed after dolphin mauled

Lifeguards close Shelly and Manly beaches after attack by multiple bull sharks

The Guardian - AU

Short Story Competition 2023: Lost then found

Mark Konik, of Birmingham Gardens, is a finalist in the Newcastle Herald Short Story Competition 2023 with this entry, Lost then Found.

Newcastle Herald

It's a bumper summer for Qld tourism

Queensland tourism operators are enjoying a booming domestic holiday season, but international numbers are still below pre-pandemic levels.

AAP

Enormous seal escorted back to sea after dramatic Point Lonsdale visit

The town of Point Lonsdale's surprise visitor shimmied over several roads and smashed windows at the local petrol station before being safely escorted back into the sea.

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The Burke Museum set up to memoralise the explorer is expanding beyond its remarkable origins

An eclectic collection of curiosities was brought together 160 years ago in the name of the man in charge of the Burke and Wills expedition. Now the museum is exploring the repatriation of First Nations artefacts.

ABC News

Surf carnival suspended after dolphin attacked by shark in Sydney's north

Three bull sharks are spotted near Shelly Beach in Manly, prompting lifesavers to order swimmers from the water.

ABC News

Former Hazara refugee and photographer connects with cameleer descendants in Australian outback

Connecting with the descendants of Australia's Afghan cameleers helps Muzafar Ali understand where he fits in his new home.

Newcastle Herald

Slade tips 'unpredictable' races in Newcastle as Supercars begins new era

Supercars will begin its Gen 3 era on the streets of Newcastle.

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Daily Mirror

Wife of climber who fell to death in front of her reveals his heartbreaking last words

Emma Heritage has shared the haunting final words of her husband Daniel, who tumbled down a steep vertical route at Cascade Mountain in Canada's Rockies last year before tragically dying in her arms

Pedestrian.tv

Two More Qantas Planes Experienced Mechanical Issues, So I’m Just Gonna Walk Interstate Now

This comes after a flight headed to Sydney had to make an emergency landing.

The Independent UK

Traveller gets ‘private jet experience’ as only passenger on ghost flight

‘It was creepy at first but then amazing,’ says lucky flyer

ABC News

SA government to review tourism strategy following Sam Smith concert backlash

The SA government defends its strategy of employing celebrities and influencers to market the state, but says it will review the approach to ensure there is value for money.

AAP

Dugong stirs croc spotters off Brisbane

A gentle dugong has caused a stir near Brisbane after locals momentarily thought the mammal might be a three-metre saltwater crocodile.

Newcastle Herald

Pipeline of discontent is running hot

The Hunter Gas Pipeline could run almost entirely across travelling stock routes between Newcastle and the Queensland border according to a man who surveyed the route in the mid-2000s.

Pedestrian.tv

‘Reminds Me Of The Room From Saw’: Another Syd Rental Is Getting Roasted This One’s A Doozy

"I've seen better-looking dog kennels."

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