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Woman in her 80s found dead on Great Barrier Reef’s Lizard Island after failing to return to cruise ship

Police say death was ‘sudden and non-suspicious’ after search and rescue operation launched

The Guardian - AU

Spooky eucy! Let’s celebrate the haunting beauty of Australia’s gum trees this Halloween

From skeletal spectres to portals to the underworld, eucalypts have the power to thrill and chill

The Guardian - AU

Road to justice nears 50 years for outback trip tragedy

It was supposed to be the ultimate outback adventure but ended in mystery, despair and three murders unsolved for almost half a century.

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How to spend 48 hours visiting Uluru — Australia's crown jewel

As the famous rock celebrates 40 years since being handed back to its owners, the Anangu people, Katie Strick has your guide

Evening Standard

‘I thought i was a dead duck’: Missing camper found alive after 9 days in Australian wilderness

Troy Milne was lost the Gippsland region for more than a week, until he found a way to get the attention of rescue teams

The Independent UK

‘It’s become a bit meaningless’: why does Australia have so many new Great Walks?

Whether a clever marketing ploy or truly great by nature, these walks are attracting hikers in increasing numbers

The Guardian - AU

Fossicking for a fortune: the price of gold is sky-high, and prospectors in Victoria hope to cash in

Gold prices have climbed 45% in 2025, the steepest rise since 1979. It’s reignited interest in prospecting – but the odds of striking it rich are slim

The Guardian - AU

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Outlander effect on Scottish tourism ‘astonishing’ – VisitScotland

Many locations used for filming have seen visitor numbers soar.

Evening Standard

Decades old outback triple-murder mystery in spotlight

Three young friends left for an outback motorcycle trip 47 years ago, only to be later found dead in remote bushland from gunshot wounds.

AAP

Stolen views, shipping containers and ‘shame signs’: do Australia’s tree wars need a new solution?

Conservationists and councils have called for bigger fines, a national database about illegal tree removals and even jail time to deter tree killers

The Guardian - AU

Bodies of two women who died in Victorian high country might have been there ‘two or three days’, police say

Police are working to identify the women and ask anyone who had seen two women appearing ‘disoriented’ in the area earlier to contact Crime Stoppers

The Guardian - AU

Five Great Reads: Blake’s extraordinary father, trying to live forever, and Italy’s pasta grannies

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Claire Keenan

The Guardian - AU

Fatal plane crash moments after sky divers descend

A 54-year-old pilot has died following a plane crash in dense bushland after dropping several skydivers.

AAP

Sydney’s Burwood and North Melbourne among world’s coolest neighbourhoods, Time Out says

A vibrant culture, a dynamic food scene and lively atmosphere in the suburb pushed Burwood into the Top 20, according to ‘local experts’

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Moving to an island of 300 people, it took effort to become a local. But that hard work paid off

I was looking for community when my husband and I relocated to Dangar Island. So I volunteered, invited people to dinner – and invited them again

AAP

Vibrant memorial to kids lost in jumping castle tragedy

Life will be celebrated by a memorial to six children killed in a freak accident, with the permanent space for activity and reflection intended to be "joyous".

The Guardian - AU

Australia 3D review – the world’s most majestic tourism ad

This Imax documentary features stunning landscapes and images of Australia’s varied fauna – that wouldn’t be out of place on the back of a plane seat

The Guardian - AU

‘We’ve got no tourists’: small businesses caught up in Australia’s largest manhunt struggle as aid announced

Victorian government pledges up to $2.5m to help visitor economy in alpine region as search for alleged Porepunkah killer Dezi Freeman continues

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Burke and Wills explore comedy in Sammy J musical trip

In his latest musical comedy foray, Sammy J explores the famed Burke and Wills expedition, which he describes as "the perfect historical story of stupidity".

The Guardian - AU

Mint condition: the price of gold has hit a record high – and Australians are flocking to cash in

Value of gold has almost doubled since early 2023, catching the attention of investors, prospectors and tourists

The Guardian - AU

Myki v Opal: could Melbourne’s public transport ticketing system soon give Sydney’s a run for its money?

As ageing technology in Australia’s capital cities is upgraded, big changes are coming down the tracks

The Guardian - AU

Trash to transport: crossing Bass Strait in a boat made of Tasmanian fish farm debris

Samuel McLennan spent two years salvaging for his ocean-going vessel and has slowly made his way to Victoria. Otis Filley jumps aboard for part of the journey

The Guardian - AU

‘Cycling tourism is the next big thing’: the long journey to restore a central Queensland rail trail

As retrofitted sections of the Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail begin to open, cyclists are flocking to what one day promises to be Australia’s longest rail trail – and a 271km opportunity for dwindling townships

AAP

Instagram influencers are changing how we travel

From likes to flights, Instagram influencers are steering Australians' holiday plans, according to new social media and tourism research.

AAP

Check out, but the Birdsville Hotel never leaves you

The Birdsville Hotel is a bucket-list item for many Australian travellers, who are drawn by its remote location and a history rich with outback stories.

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