SHOCKING: 29 | Mind Blowing Facts

Great Barrier Reef's Pumpkin Island, once won in a poker game and used in beer commercials, on the market

This little-known island resort "like a secret kept between the families" is just one of several Great Barrier Reef islands for sale with a colourful history.

ABC News · Feb 23, 2023

Southern Queensland tourist area known for its beauty in need of reputation overhaul after violent crimes

After a domestic terrorist attack, sieges, stabbings and shootings, Southern Queensland is looking to clean up its recent reputation as a crime hotspot.

ABC News · Feb 23, 2023

Australia’s high-speed rail should be rolled out in small stages with Sydney to Canberra first, experts say

Exclusive: Progressive upgrades of existing sections will pave the way for a proper link between major cities, lobby group says

The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2023

‘It’s 300-odd days of sunshine’: Brits weigh Western Australia’s allure

Remote Australian state hopes better wages and sunshine will attract UK workers. In-the-know expats give their verdict

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2023

Swimming laps at Darkan pool a morning ritual, source of exercise and friendship

For nearly 30 years, a humble 25-metre pool has bound locals together.

ABC News · Feb 18, 2023

Perth tree conference investigates ways to boost city's dwindling canopy

Of all Australia's capital cities, Perth has the least amount of tree canopy — and it's declining further. A conference in the city hears from experts keen to get to the root of the problem.

ABC News · Feb 17, 2023

John Francis Peggotty, the ostrich-riding bushranger from South Australia: fact or fiction?

John Francis Peggotty held up Cobb & Co carriages while draped in gold and riding an ostrich along the Coorong road — or so the story goes. Exactly how far-fetched is this local legend?

ABC News · Feb 17, 2023

Sunny life in WA to coax British workers down under

The West Australian government will promote the state as ideal place to live and work when it heads to the UK and Ireland to lure 31,000 workers down under.

AAP · Feb 17, 2023

Divers hope new marine park will address ocean littering at Lucky Bay leafy sea dragon hotspot

Damien Isoard was dismayed by the amount of beer bottles and discarded fishing gear he found while diving off the coast of a world-famous Australian beach. But he hopes a planned marine park could help reduce ocean litter.

ABC News · Feb 16, 2023

'We are here to steal your workers' Aussies want to tempt people Down Under

Delegation to UK selling the surf and sun lifestyle to recruit more than 30k workers to Western Australia

Wales Online · Feb 16, 2023