I HAD thought the Australian countryside would be a place to get away from it all, undisturbed. But as I peel back the blinds of my bedroom window to reveal a misty morning, I’m greeted by a host of beady eyes staring back at me. 5 The iconic Bondi Beach in Sydney, AustraliaCredit: Getty 5 … Read more
The tragic suicide of 12-year-old Charlotte O’Brien has shocked the Sydney community and placed Santa Sabina College in Strathfield under intense scrutiny. Charlotte, a seventh-grader, took her own life after enduring relentless bullying, sparking concerns about the school’s handling of harassment and its broader approach to student welfare. Charlotte’s Tragic Passing On 9 September 2024, … Read more
The southwest of England has been named as the No.1 place to go in the world in 2025 in a prestigious newspaper ranking. The region tops a 52-strong annual list of ‘best destinations’ by The New York Times (NYT), which urges people to explore the area because it has strong links to Jane Austen and … Read more
Two sailors who died in the Sydney to Hobart embraced the spirit of adventure of the ocean race and will “forever be crew”. Family, friends, fellow sailors and members of the public paused to remember Nick Smith and Roy Quaden at a memorial in Hobart on Tuesday. On a rough first night of racing, 65-year-old … Read more
Sydney is a food and wine paradise, but those wanting a more serious guzzle of the latter should head to nearby Hunter Valley. Located less than two hours’ drive north of Sydney’s city centre, the wine region is a veritable playground for oenophiles both budding and experienced. There is a long history of winemaking here. … Read more
By BRETT LACKEY FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 06:06 GMT, 17 December 2024 | Updated: 06:06 GMT, 17 December 2024 An Aussie traveller has discovered another issue with the durability of Australia’s new passports after travellers complained that the covers curled. The woman took to social media this week to explain the stitching on the … Read more
A brand new fleet of trains is being rolled out on an Australian railway. The Mariyung stock on New South Wales’ intercity line is the network’s first upgrade in nearly two decades. They have debued on routes like the one between Sydney and Newcastle. They will soon be introduced on the Blue Mountains and South … Read more
A FAMILY who swapped Scotland for Australia say they are returning home after struggling to make ends meet down under. Mum-of-two Kimberley Lucas upped sticks at the beginning of last year in search of a better life for her husband and kids in Sydney. 3 Kimberley Lucas upped sticks at the beginning of last year … Read more
Australia is massive, with the country even being wider than the moon. Large swathes of it are unpopulated by people, and places where Australians do call home can be spaced quite widely apart. One of the country’s most impressive pieces of transport infrastructure is no exception. Western Sydney Airport is on track to begin operations … Read more
By STEVE WILLIAMS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 02:18 GMT, 29 November 2024 | Updated: 02:40 GMT, 29 November 2024 Jetstar has launched its biggest sale of the year for Black Friday and Aussie travellers can score a bargain including free return flights. The sale includes return domestic flights from only $42 and return international flights … Read more
