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Federal government pledges $100m to fix Bells Line of Road

Premier Dominic Perrottet says the federal government's $100 million pledge to upgrade one of NSW's most notoriously dangerous roads is a "great day" for the state.

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Loggerhead turtle nest discovered at Shelly Beach on NSW Central Coast is the southernmost on record

Surprised beach walkers have found an endangered loggerhead turtle and its nest on a popular NSW Central Coast beach, which conservationists say could be a sign of climate change impacting the species.

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Qantas passengers heard 'bang' but were unaware engine failed on flight from Auckland to Sydney

Qantas passengers travelling from Auckland to Sydney say they heard a "bang" when one engine failed mid-flight but were not told the pilot issued a mayday call until after landing safely.

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Qantas flight issues mayday alert and drops height after engine fails

A Qantas flight heading to Sydney airport in Australia from New Zealand issued a mayday call as it crossed the Pacific with more than 100 people believed to have been on board

Daily Mirror

Qantas flight lands safely after mayday alert issued

Passengers and crew on board Qantas flight QF144 from Auckland to Sydney have landed safely after a mayday alert was issued.

Newcastle Herald

Qantas plane lands safely after mayday

A Qantas plane has touched down safely in Sydney after its pilot issued a mayday alert due to a mid-air engine shutdown en-route from Auckland.

AAP

Kimberley tourism operators fear bookings will be cancelled due to floods

Record numbers of visitors travelled to the Kimberley last year after two years of border closures. Tourism operators now fear a flooding disaster will destroy that momentum.

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Reported crocodile sighting near Brisbane

Authorities are investigating reports that a three-metre crocodile was seen lurking near a popular swimming area on an island off the coast of Brisbane.

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Sydney's streak of days under 30 degrees Celsius finally ends at Observatory Hill

The Harbour City's CBD hits 30C for the first time in nearly a year, bringing to and end the longest stretch seen since the 1800s.

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Lion dance troupe Jin Wu Koon prepares for 100 performances for Lunar New Year

Jumping from pole to pole, the Chinatown-based group Jin Wu Koon is set to wow crowds over the Lunar New Year period.

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Rockhampton man digs up cannon believed to be one o'clock time gun dating back to 1865

After a couple of beers with his mates, Wayne Kerrisk started digging. What he found confirmed a family legend and may be an example of a rare time-keeping practice dating back to the 1800s.

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Readers share memories and photos of the 2003 fires

Readers share with us their photos and stories of January 18, 2003.

The Canberra Times

Supermarket shelves stripped bare in north Queensland as warnings about flash flooding remain, despite easing rain

Heavy rain is expected to ease today but days of flooding leave supermarkets running low on supplies in parts of Queensland's north, with producers finding new routes to get fruit and vegetables into the region.

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The Promised Land swimming hole near Bellingen records faecal contamination of water

Swimmers at an idyllic river destination are being told to stay out of the water after high levels of faecal matter are detected.

The Canberra Times

Jail term for truck driver who fled Kings Hwy crash scene

The offender was also disqualified from holding a driver's licence for three years.

Newsroom.co.nz

Black sand highway: Sea life suffers as motorists hit the beach

After a brief car ban for the peak of the summer holiday period, vehicles are back on Muriwai Beach. But what does this mean for the area’s fragile ecosystem?

The Guardian - AU

Sydney forecast to enjoy its first 30C day in almost a year

The city hasn’t gone over 30C since February 2022, and is just eight days off its longest streak of days below that level

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A local’s guide to Perth: ‘It feels like the city is settling in a little bit’

By embracing Indigenous culture, walkability and an outdoor lifestyle, Perth is becoming more itself, says Cass Lynch, a researcher, writer and south coast Nyoongar woman

The Independent UK

Trendwatch: How indigenous guides, tours and experiences are changing the way we travel

Tour operators and tourist boards are boosting efforts to connect with and promote indigenous communities in countries across the world – to the benefit of both locals and the environment. Lucy Thackray takes a look at the trend

Daily Mirror

Woman tries Australian McDonald's and can't believe the difference in menu items

A woman has taken to TikTok to share the difference between McDonald's menus in American and Australia, as there were several items on the Aussie menu that she'd never seen before

ABC News

2023 set to be 'huge year' for international travel with Australia returning to pre-pandemic levels

Searches for flights are soaring in Australia, according to data from Google. What are the top destinations Australians are flying off to? Here's what the latest data tells us.

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Avoiding another major Hobart traffic jam means building a new bridge, one expert says — but are we too car dependent?

A transport expert believes Hobart needs another bridge over the Derwent River to reduce the impact of incidents like Monday's truck rollover, but others say the city is too dependent on cars.

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Child rescued from oncoming traffic after running onto busy road at Port Lincoln

Port Lincoln local Ty Robertson, 20, was returning to work from his lunchbreak when he heard a woman scream and then saw her child run into the path of a four-wheel drive.

ABC News

Tasman Bridge truck rollover brings Hobart to a standstill — how it unfolded

It was just one truck, but practically every arterial road in Hobart became clogged with traffic from the afternoon until well into the evening on Monday, causing commuter chaos.

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