Australia's infamous, abandoned zoo

Steve Madgwick

Once a source of pride, this abandoned zoo in now best known for its role in Australia's most infamous animal extinction.

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The metal sculptures entrapped on a gate that proclaims "Beaumaris Zoo" in retro mosaic could be obtusely provocative ...

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Ben Groundwater

Some of the events set to take place around the world in 2022 are already selling out.

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Young women lift glasses of beer during the opening of the 185th 'Oktoberfest' beer festival in Munich, Germany, ...

A mock-up of a United Airlines Heart Aerospace 19-seater electric plane.

United Airlines to buy 100 electric planes for short haul flights

United Airlines and one of its regional carriers each plan to buy up to 100 small electric planes that could be used on short-haul United flights.

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Branson made mention of the bike during the post-flight celebration, telling a crowd of supporters, "It's so awesome to ...

Fake news? Virgin Galactic admits Branson's arrival 'misidentified'

Virgin Galactic admits video depicting Richard Branson's arrival at spaceport was prerecorded a week earlier.

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Cruise ships weighing more than 25,000 tonnes or more than 180 metres in length will be banned from sailing into Venice.

Cruise ships banned from sailing into Venice

Declaring Venice's waterways a "national monument," Italy is banning mammoth cruise liners from sailing into the lagoon city.

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On board the newly reopened Jungle Cruise at Disneyland after racially offensive depictions of 'natives' were removed.

Disneyland removes racially offensive features from classic ride

Disneyland has revealed its course correction for its Jungle Cruise attraction.

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Visitors trekking along the Larapinta Trail.

Sydney lockdown opens up travel opportunities for others

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Pre-COVID-19, Australian travellers were able to make up their own minds about the risks of travelling.

'Do not travel?' It's time Australian travellers were treated like adults again

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Arnhem Land

Arnhem Land has stunning scenery, incredible bird life and Australia's best rock art.

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Jamala Wildlife Lodge for Josh Dye review

The Aussie hotel where you sleep (and bathe) with wild animals

The overwhelming drawcard at Jamala is spending the night – safely behind glass – in close proximity to a potentially deadly predator.

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Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

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The new ways to stay among animals in Australia

Zoos are so much more than a bunch of animal exhibits. Now you can stay among the animals while helping conservation efforts.

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Anthony Dennis

Boydell's Safari Tent in Hunter Vally Morpeth.

Glamping in the Hunter Valley

This is as close to an African safari experience - bar the game drives - that any of us in Australia are likely to get anytime soon.

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Sheriden Rhodes

Train permanently parked on bridge, converted to luxury hotel

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Wegal Rosen, 74, was arrested Saturday on charges of making a false bomb threat. He faces 15 years in jail.

Passenger makes bomb threat after anger over airline's bag fees

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After fewer than 5000 visitors in the first five months of 2021, 2399 tourists flocked to Phuket in a single week.

Vaccinated tourists flock to reopened Phuket

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Touring Uluru and surrounds with Flight Centre

Australia's infamous, abandoned zoo

Steve Madgwick

The world is ready to party: Will we miss out?

Ben Groundwater

Train permanently parked on bridge, converted to luxury hotel

Heavy rains create spectacular swimming holes in Red Centre

'The world flipped': Globetrotting Aussie photographers focus on home

This hidden gem is the perfect stop halfway between Melbourne and Adelaide

Sunken gardens, hellmouths and sinkholes: Six crazy under-the-radar places in SA you must visit

Aussie wins world's funniest wildlife photo for 2020

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