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Clearing rates down but Barrier Reef needs more help

Queensland's tree clearing rates have continued to decline but experts say protecting the Great Barrier Reef will require faster action.

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Israeli Settlement Threatens Palestinian UNESCO Village

On a hillside near Palestinian landowner Olayan Olayan's olive groves, young Israeli settlers are hammering out a new, illegal outpost in a UNESCO-protected zone.

International Business Times

32 must-visit places in Sri Lanka for the trip of a lifetime

Ancient temples, magnificent wildlife, and rugged beaches await…

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Beyond the Barrier Reef: Australia’s 3 other World Heritage reefs are also in trouble

The Great Barrier Reef is world famous – it’s the largest coral reef system in the world and home to tens of thousands of species. No wonder it is World Heritage listed.

The Conversation

Saskatchewan’s new oil and gas high school courses are out of step with global climate action

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe recently announced new oil and gas courses that will be offered to grade 11 and 12 students in the province to prepare students to work in those industries.

The Conversation

Venice set to change entry charge in 2025 after results of pilot scheme

Venice’s experiment with payment systems for tourists only had a small impact on reducing crowds, a politician has said, meaning prices will almost certainly be hiked next year.

The Independent UK

The best honeymoon hotels in Sri Lanka for the romantic trip of a lifetime

These 11 dreamy boltholes guarantee picturesque vistas, unrivalled service and sublime design, says Lydia Swinscoe

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Amid the anti-tourism trend, here are 6 destinations that desperately want you to pay them a visit

Exclusive: Almost every destination wants more tourists, not fewer

The Independent UK

Tourists Are Latest Conquest Of Viking Fortress In Denmark

A millennium-old Danish Viking fortress is wowing tourists by offering visitors a broader view of Scandinavia's famed marauders.

International Business Times

The students trying to recover Spain’s lost ‘language’

The shift to mechanical tolling devices over the past century has flattened Spain’s dynamic songs

The Independent UK

Leah Levin obituary

Campaigner for human rights and director of Justice, the organisation that pushes for legal reform

The Guardian - UK

The world's most beautiful buildings, from Colombo’s standout Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque to Ricardo Bofill’s vibrant La Muralla Roja

These photogenic structures will leave you spellbound

Woman & Home

UNESCO finds Islamic State group-era bombs in Mosul mosque walls, years after the defeat of IS

The U.N. cultural agency has discovered five bombs hidden within the walls of the historic al-Nouri Mosque in the city of Mosul in northern Iraq

The Independent UK

Five IS Bombs Found Hidden In Iconic Iraq Mosque: UN Agency

A United Nations agency said it has discovered five bombs in a wall of Mosul's iconic Al-Nuri mosque, planted years ago by Islamic State group jihadists, during restoration work in the northern Iraqi city.

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The Independent UK

These lesser-known Bavaria towns are even better than Munich

Rich in beautiful natural landscapes, the German region of Bavaria also has plenty of charming cities and pretty towns to base yourself in – Kate Mann explores five that may not yet be on your radar

The Guardian - UK

Stonehenge likely to be put on world heritage danger list over tunnel plan

Unesco officials recommend adding Wiltshire stone circle amid fears road scheme would compromise its integrity

The Guardian - AU

‘Most of it was dead’: scientists discover one of Great Barrier Reef’s worst coral bleaching events

Analysis of high-resolution drone imagery concludes 97% of corals died at a Lizard Island reef between March and June this year

International Business Times

UNESCO Wants To Add Stonehenge To List Of Endangered Heritage Sites

The UN's cultural organisation said Monday it recommended adding Stonehenge, the renowned prehistoric site in England, to its world heritage in danger list, in what would be seen as an embarrassment for London.

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Morning Mail: ‘Predatory’ sports gambling boom, new reef warning, Australia teeter on T20 exit

Australia must do more to save Great Barrier Reef from going on ‘in danger’ world heritage list; survey shows problem betting on the rise

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Ramp up targets to save reef, UNESCO tells Australia

The Great Barrier Reef needs urgent and sustained action to save it from the impact of climate change and other threats, UNESCO has told Australia.

The Guardian - AU

Set more ambitious climate targets to save Great Barrier Reef, Unesco urges Australia

Reef escapes being classed ‘in danger’ for now but the government must submit a progress report to World Heritage committee by February

France 24

Mongolian band Uuhai on their unique blend of metal and traditional folk music

Uuhai are bringing to the world their blend of traditional Mongolian folk with metal. Their music features the Morin Khuur, a traditional horse-headed violin with Khöömei singing, which is a form of throat singing listed by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage. Ahead of their Paris and Hellfest dates, their youngest…

International Business Times

Hikes, Nosy Neighbours Afflict Zimbabweans In Quest For Mobile Connection

As the sun sets over Zimbabwe's Matobo Hills, boys throw stones to chase baboons away.

International Business Times

Could Be Wurst: Vienna Sausage Stands Push For UN Recognition

From top bankers and politicians to students and factory workers, Vienna's popular sausage stands heaving with bratwurst and meaty delicacies are a longstanding cultural legacy they hope to have recognised by UNESCO. The owners of 15 stands in the Austrian capital have formed a lobbying group and applied last week…

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re not anti-tourist’: Italy’s picturesque villages struggle to cope with deluge of Insta-visitors

The five villages of the Cinque Terre are determined to ensure the once sleepy area is not overwhelmed by mass tourism

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