27 h. ago I thought this European river was amazing, then we turned down another

The Rhine is spectacular, but when we turn left at Koblenz the scenery becomes even more beautiful.

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27 h. ago A cancelled flight led me to an unlikely new Melbourne highlight

Stranded, with a day to kill, I set off on a bicycle mission into Melbourne’s heart of brownness – the Yarra River.

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63 h. ago Fears blaze will jump Victorian border as fire bans declared across NSW

Extreme heat and wind are expected to sweep into NSW and the ACT on Saturday, with warnings a large bushfire burning south of the Murray River could blow across the border.

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4 d. ago ‘Military is always an option’: White House escalates Greenland clash with NATO allies

The Danish PM says any attack would end NATO as European leaders unite behind Denmark, amid growing concern over Trump’s claims that he wants Greenland for the US.

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5 d. ago ‘Greenland belongs to its people’: NATO leaders tell Trump to back off

European leaders have united behind Denmark amid growing concern over Trump’s claims that he wants Greenland for the US. The Danish PM says any attack would end NATO.

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5 d. ago It’s the ‘biggest’ reality show in the world. But is bigger always better?

YouTube sensation MrBeast is back on TV. He’s still not very good at it.

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6 d. ago ‘Stop the threats’: Trump provokes European backlash over Greenland

The timing of Trump’s latest remarks about Greenland, coming after his military intervention in Venezuela, have deepened European concerns about his foreign policy ambitions.

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1 week ago Watch London cheer in 2026, as clocks strike midnight in Europe

More than 100,000 people have gathered along the River Thames in London to hear the city’s iconic Big Ben ring in the new year and watch a colourful explosion of fireworks synced to each chime.

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1 week ago Police ramp up Brisbane NYE security following Bondi shooting

Hours before thousands of people were expected to crowd along the Brisbane River, the Queensland Police Service said there was no known direct threat to revellers.

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1 week ago ‘For whatever reason, I still keep going’: Richard Scolyer contemplates the future

The former Australian of the Year, who continues to show amazing resilience more than two-and-a-half years after being diagnosed with a lethal brain tumour, has set a new sporting goal.

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1 week ago Bon voyage: new paddle steamer takes its first dip in the Murray River.

How the new paddle steamer PS Australian Star was brought from dry land to the Murray River at Mildura, so it could be sailed to its new home in Echuca.

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2 w. ago A safari on foot in the big, bad wilderness is amazing – and nerve

For the next two days, we’ll walk in single file, always, so animals see us as one big thing, giving them unambiguous escape routes.

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2 w. ago ‘Unwelcome on American soil’: US bans European ‘ideologues’ accused of censorship

It triggered a backlash in Europe, as the US said the bans could be expanded. A One Nation senator applauded the move and urged the Trump administration to “now do Australian politicians”.

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2 w. ago Teen charged with assault after tourist’s arm broken at St Kilda Pier

A 19-year-old has been charged over his alleged role in the attack on a European tourist at the busy Melbourne beach.

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2 w. ago TODAY IN HISTORY: Sole survivor of plane crash returns to the wreckage site

In the documentary 'Wings of Hope' by Werner Herzog, Juliane Koepcke returns to the Amazonian jungle where she survived a terrible plane crash.

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3 w. ago New year to bring end in sight for parts of Cross River Rail build

Construction for the major Brisbane rail project has a finish line, but as some parts of the build open next year, its finished stations will sit unused until 2029.

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3 w. ago Henderson shipbuilders called up to help Metronet expand along the river

Henderson-based shipbuilder Echo Marine Group has been awarded the contract to design and construct five new electric ferries as part of the state government’s Swan Ferry Expansion project.

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3 w. ago A new bar from the owner of Where’s Nick aims to take the gatekeeping out of wine

A first look at Darlinghurst’s Claret Club, which promises 30 excellent wines by-the-glass and a European menu from a former Dry Dock chef.

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3 w. ago Old boys club gets Where’s Nick makeover at charming new Darlinghurst wine bar

A first look at Darlinghurst’s Claret Club, which promises 30 excellent wines by-the-glass and a European menu from a former Dry Dock chef.

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3 w. ago A Margaret River favourite finds a new home – just in time for summer

The party starts this weekend and features yesteryear nostalgia, dahl, local beers on tap, plus lots of fun in the sun: hello barefoot bowls.

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