Why the Japanese pay so much for food

Ben Groundwater

Would you pay $60,000 for a rockmelon? Of course you wouldn't. Maybe $1 million for a bottle of whisky? Not a chance.

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TORONTO, ON - AUGUST 20: A $200 Densuke watermelon from Japan. The Japanese watermelon is being sold for $199.99 at ...

Nine unusual stays to put on your bucket list

Mark Daffey

From caves and gaol cells to grain bins and broken-down trucks, here are some of Australia's unique accommodation options.

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Are Australia's lockdowns really that harsh?

Michael Gebicki

As much of eastern Australia feels the sting of yet another lockdown, what has the experience been in some other countries?

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Londoners queue for entry at a nightclub on Saturday after England lifted its remaining COVID-19 restrictions

From church to nightclub to pigeon haven, now a glorious hotel

It went from Baptist Church, to nightclub, to derelict pigeon haven. Now this graceful property has been beautifully restored.

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The outfit Courtney Newbold was wearing when Air New Zealand flight attendants told her to cover up.

Air NZ apologises to passenger after asking her to cover up

Air New Zealand has apologised to a passenger who was asked to cover up on a flight, with two flight attendants telling her she was 'showing too much skin'.

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Siobhan Downes

Tonee Valentine has been playing the piano since he was five years old.

Airport pianist earns $83,000 in tips after video shared to Instagram

It was a usual Wednesday for Tonee Valentine, a professional piano player at one of America's busiest airports.

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Meryl Kornfield

Simpson, who used to work in the aviation industry, Googled RAF Lakenheath's phone number and persuaded a switchboard ...

Plane spotter saves pilot after seeing 'shower of sparks' from jet

A US Air Force pilot has thanked a British photographer whose quick action last week ensured he landed safely after an engine in his F-15E Strike Eagle malfunctioned.