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Beach erosion in Australia leaves residents on edge

This was the scene after large waves battered Australia's coastline north of Sydney, causing severe erosion and forcing several residents to evacuate their homes.

17/07/2020

Destinations

Dream your way out of lockdown at this floating, solar-powered villa

This eco-conscious getaway is the stuff of dreams. But does it count as sustainable if you have to fly to get there?

23/04/2020

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Thousands turn up for Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade

Thousands of people in sparkling outfits gathered in the centre of Sydney for Australia's 42nd annual LGBT Mardi Gras parade.

29/02/2020

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Australia bushfires: Sydney Opera House illuminated for firefighters

The sails of the Sydney Opera House were illuminated with messages and photographs to show support for firefighters and wildfire-affected communities.

12/01/2020

Australia

Australia wildfires claim three more lives as conditions worsen

The authorities in New South Wales confirmed that three people have died in the blaze.

31/12/2019

Australia

Call for Sydney New Year's fireworks to be cancelled as wildfires rage

The celebrations have been cancelled in Canberra as temperatures reach 38C.

30/12/2019

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Activists demand Australia declares a climate emergency

It involved protesters from the Extinction Rebellion movement.

20/12/2019

Australia

Climate change protest after devastating bushfires in Australia

Climate protesters on the streets of Sydney after bushfires shrouded the city in a haze

15/12/2019

Musica

From Wagner to Broadway: Terfel takes Sydney Opera by storm

The acclaimed bass-baritone Bryn Terfel is joined at the iconic Sydney Opera House by his wife, harpist Hannah Stone to perform great classics, from Wagner to Broadway.

14/11/2019

World

Fire authorities in Australia issue 'catastrophic warning'

The warning comes after two states were ravaged by dozens of out of control wildfires this past weekend.

11/11/2019

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Extinction rebellion protesters arrested in Sydney

Over 100 protesters dressed as bees at Sydney's Hyde Park to highlight the claim that insects are under threat due to the human impact on the environment

08/10/2019

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Australian man blasts around Sydney Opera House in jetpack

On the 50th anniversary of astronaut Neil Armstrong walking on the moon, an Australian entrepreneur blasted around the Sydney Opera House in a jetpack on Sunday (July 21).

21/07/2019

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A blanket of fog shrouds Sydney and disrupts flights

Fog engulfed Sydney's world famous harbour for the second time this month on Saturday (June 29), causing delays and flight cancellations.

29/06/2019

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Mardi Gras, Australian style

More than 300,000 revellers on Saturday descended onto Sydney's iconic Oxford Street for the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade.

02/03/2019

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Sydney harbour illuminated by New Year fireworks

Sydney ushered in 2019 with more than a million people lining the world famous harbour to watch the biggest fireworks display the city had ever seen.

31/12/2018

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Sydney divers carve Halloween pumpkins underwater

The ultimate Halloween pumpkin carving competition was held at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium on Tuesday, October 30.

30/10/2018

World News

Usain Bolt soccer debut

At the age of 32 world champion Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt has made his soccer debut in Australia

01/09/2018

Australia

Russell Crowe's 'divorce' auction sells millions worth of movie props

The auction at Sotheby's, 'The Art of Divorce' attracted dozens of buyers and spectators and reaped in more than $208 million dollars in Sydney.

08/04/2018

Australia

Australian wildfires cause extensive damage

No deaths or serious injuries were reported, but the bushfires have caused extensive damage in rural areas of Victoria and New South Wales

19/03/2018

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Sydney Mardi Gras

Hundreds of partygoers take part in Sydney's famous Mardi Gras.

03/03/2018