Why the Japanese pay so much for food
Would you pay $60,000 for a rockmelon? Of course you wouldn't. Maybe $1 million for a bottle of whisky? Not a chance.
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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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'.
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.
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.
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Stanley
The last major township on the north-west coast of Tasmania, Stanley is a classified historic town full of beautifully preserved buildings.
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Ten titanic hiking treks that should be on your hitlist
There's going for a walk, and there's going for a walk.
The 10 best city walks to do right now
Australians, there's no need to head to the country just to get a good walk in. Here are 10 of the best walks to do without leaving the city.
One of the world's best urban hikes is in Sydney, but many miss it
Even many Sydneysiders seem unaware that one of the world's best urban hikes weaves right through their own city.
