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'Our Opera House': spirits high for arrival of ferries

'Our Opera House': spirits high for arrival of ferries

After years of delays, a $717 million cost blowout and political fallout, two new Bass Strait ferries are about to set off on their first sailing.

First flight takes off from 'Australia's best airport'

First flight takes off from 'Australia's best airport'

First flight takes off from 'Australia's best airport'

First flight takes off from 'Australia's best airport'

The first commercial flight has taken to the skies from Australia's newest major airport as leaders say it will have a major impact on Sydney.

Runways to riches? Western Sydney's billion-dollar bet

Runways to riches? Western Sydney's billion-dollar bet

Runways to riches? Western Sydney's billion-dollar bet

Runways to riches? Western Sydney's billion-dollar bet

Australia's first new international airport in 30 years is ready to take flight but now shoulders the weight of great economic promises built around it.

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Kitchens have their Michelin moment in Australia first

Kitchens have their Michelin moment in Australia first

A restaurant has earned itself Australia's first and only two Michelin stars as more than 70 eateries are recognised by the famed fine-dining benchmark.

Co-pilot 'planned FlyDubai attack before being hired'

Co-pilot 'planned FlyDubai attack before being hired'

A co-pilot who stabbed his captain on a FlyDubai flight in an alleged bid to crash the plane planned the attack before he worked for the airline, officials say.

Attacker's motive remain unknown after FlyDubai flight

Attacker's motive remain unknown after FlyDubai flight

The UAE and Israel are trying to learn why a co-pilot stabbed his captain on a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv in an apparent attempt to crash the plane.

Australian pleads not guilty to Thai teen's murder

Australian pleads not guilty to Thai teen's murder

An Australian man has appeared in a Thai court and pleaded not guilty to killing a teenage girl whose body was later found in a discarded suitcase.

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To bee or not to bee, sculptor ponders big questions

To bee or not to bee, sculptor ponders big questions

To bee or not to bee, sculptor ponders big questions

To bee or not to bee, sculptor ponders big questions

A sculpture of a tiny bee carrying the weight of human consciousness is part of an outdoor exhibition bringing art to everyday Australians.

'And we're back': more Aussies booking overseas trips

'And we're back': more Aussies booking overseas trips

'And we're back': more Aussies booking overseas trips

'And we're back': more Aussies booking overseas trips

Travel group Flight Centre took a $60 million hit in the back end of 2025/26 due to the Middle East war, but is now seeing a pick-up in overseas trips.

Visa slowdown for backpackers amid migration backlash

Visa slowdown for backpackers amid migration backlash

Visa slowdown for backpackers amid migration backlash

Visa slowdown for backpackers amid migration backlash

Labor has confirmed it is slowing down working visa applications as work continues behind the scenes to settle on a restricted migration scheme.

'Shame on you': family vents anger over zipline death

'Shame on you': family vents anger over zipline death

'Shame on you': family vents anger over zipline death

'Shame on you': family vents anger over zipline death

The family of a man who died after falling up to 25 metres from a tourist zipline hope the tragedy is a "line in the sand" for safety improvement.

Widow reacts as zipline safety approach detailed

Widow reacts as zipline safety approach detailed

Widow reacts as zipline safety approach detailed

Widow reacts as zipline safety approach detailed

A woman whose husband died from a zipline fall during a "bucket list" holiday has heard evidence its manager was told not to worry about unqualified staff.

Passengers delayed as dozens of flights disrupted

Passengers delayed as dozens of flights disrupted

Passengers delayed as dozens of flights disrupted

Passengers delayed as dozens of flights disrupted

More than 150 flights have been delayed at Australia's busiest airport with "operational challenges" to blame.

Fuel prices can't stop the music at outback festival

Fuel prices can't stop the music at outback festival

Fuel prices can't stop the music at outback festival

Fuel prices can't stop the music at outback festival

The rising cost of fuel has failed to deter thousands of music-loving campers hitting the road to travel to outback NSW for the Mundi Mundi Bash.

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Sea World crash families tell of 'loss beyond measure'

A fatal mid-air collision at a theme park has caused lifelong grief for families of victims and ongoing medical problems for survivors, a coroner has heard.

Sea World pilot 'likely mildly impaired' by cocaine

A pilot taking theme park tourists on a scenic flight may not have realised his impairment from drug and alcohol use before a fatal crash, a coroner has heard.

Sea World chopper ride safety tightened after tragedy

Safety has been overhauled for joyflights linked to one of Australia's most popular theme parks after a horrific crash claimed four lives.

Koalas on the brink as developers land in Dreamworld

Conservationists are warning beloved marsupials could become extinct in one part of Australia as a major theme park gets the green light on a new development.

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Digital age transformation for international arrivals

Less paperwork, shorter queues and streamlined security: the Brisbane Olympics is driving a digital revolution for international flights to Australia.

Premier takes on fresh jobs in defence powerhouse push

WA's premier wants his resource-rich state to diversify into defence as he takes on key additional portfolios in his own cabinet.

Version of Australia's famed MONA destined for Bangkok

Hobart's Museum of Old and New Art has announced plans to develop MONA Bangkok on the banks of the Chao Phraya River.

Winter 2026: first came the rain, then came the memes

Australia's ski resorts are suffering the worst start to a season in years but operators say they're doing their best to provide visitors a decent experience.

Drivers brace as excise increase looms on holiday eve

A jump in fuel prices will wreak havoc on regional economies as one of the biggest holiday periods for road trippers approaches, a peak body has warned.

The farmer wants a wife, the farm gets an entrepreneur

City-raised spouses can breathe new life into farm businesses, with agritourism credited with keeping young people in the regions and building the workforce.

'Transformative' airport to open with meagre schedule

An international airport will open with less than two dozen domestic flights a week, but it's hoped it can give passengers better travel options.

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