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Experiences

See inside the Australian diner where the customer is always wrong

Rude waiters scowl and throw menus at customers at Karen’s Diner in Sydney. But having a terrible experience is the whole point of the restaurant's unique approach to dining.

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Human Pride flag event on Sydney opera steps

One thousand people formed a human Pride flag outside the Sydney Opera.

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Australia: Firefighters rescue horse from pit in an industrial estate

Firefighters said they were “saddled with the responsibility” of rescuing a horse that fell into a pit at an industrial estate in Sydney, Australia, on June 20.

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Australian Antarctic researchers take traditional icy plunge

Brave swimmers took a dip in minus 19-degree Celsius temperatures - with the wind chill dropping that to about minus 25.

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Travel News

Which airline is investing millions in sustainable fuels in Australia?

The global airline industry aims to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

Football Now

Meet the final three teams to qualify for the 2022 World Cup

In partnership with Media City

The World Cup's 32-team line-up is complete. We're with the fans in Qatar as Wales, Australia and Costa Rica join football's biggest party.

Green News

After bushfires and floods, will Australians vote for climate action?

Australia has some of the highest carbon emissions per capita, but after the bushfires and floods do voters want action on climate change?

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Aussie PM crashes into child during football match on campaign trail

On the campaign trail on Wednesday, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison barrelled into a young boy during a friendly kick around, eliciting a chorus of stunned "ooohs" and "aaaws" from spectators.

Culture news

Nick Cave son death: how tragedy has shaped the artist's life

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds' frontman's eldest son has been confirmed dead, just seven years after the death of his son, Arthur.

Stays

The Moulin Rouge windmill and 7 other amazing Airbnb film and TV stays

The iconic windmill has joined some other big ticket listings, from Normal People to Harry Potter filming locations.

Health news

The hi-tech bracelet helping Cerebral Palsy sufferers use a computer

The bracelet is equipped with sensors that pick up movements in the wrist which are translated into computer commands using artificial intelligence.

People

This freerunner scaled Sydney Opera House and the views are incredible

No one had been allowed to freerun around the Sydney Opera House before, but this parkour expert was given free rein.

Travel News

Qantas to launch longest non-stop passenger flight

After five years of planning, the airline said it was ordering 12 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft to operate the "Project Sunrise" flights.

Travel News

€12 flights are tempting tourists back to Australia

Here’s how to bag yourself one of Qatar Airways' 200 tickets to Adelaide for young people from the UK and Ireland.

Eco-Innovation

This solar-powered Tesla could be the future of electric cars

Elon Musk might be leading the electric car revolution, but this scientist is making his vehicles greener.

Australia

Australia's PM sets 21 May as date for federal election

Scott Morrison is hoping his party can with a fourth successive term in office -- despite trailing their main Labour Party rivals.

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Woman smashes egg on Australian politician's head

Filmed by the Whistleblowers, Activists and Communities Alliance, a woman smashed an egg on the head of Australian politician Craig Kelly while accusing him of being a “Nazi lover.”

Green News

Euroviews. I took Australia to court over climate change, won - then lost

With her historic legal victory overturned, 17-year-old Anjali Sharma reflects on the backlash she's faced - and what's next.

Travel News

New Zealand ‘ready to welcome’ tourists back from May 2022

Australia and New Zealand travel restrictions are easing, but there are still some hurdles to a holiday down under.

Netherlands

Netherlands and Australia launch new case against Russia over MH17

It is the latest bid to hold Moscow legally responsible for the missile strike that brought down the passenger aircraft over eastern Ukraine in 2014.