Woman in her 80s found dead on Great Barrier Reef’s Lizard Island after failing to return to cruise ship Police say death was ‘sudden and non-suspicious’ after search and rescue operation launched The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2025
Spooky eucy! Let’s celebrate the haunting beauty of Australia’s gum trees this Halloween From skeletal spectres to portals to the underworld, eucalypts have the power to thrill and chill The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2025
Road to justice nears 50 years for outback trip tragedy It was supposed to be the ultimate outback adventure but ended in mystery, despair and three murders unsolved for almost half a century. AAP · Oct 25, 2025
How to spend 48 hours visiting Uluru — Australia's crown jewel As the famous rock celebrates 40 years since being handed back to its owners, the Anangu people, Katie Strick has your guide Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2025
‘I thought i was a dead duck’: Missing camper found alive after 9 days in Australian wilderness Troy Milne was lost the Gippsland region for more than a week, until he found a way to get the attention of rescue teams The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025
‘It’s become a bit meaningless’: why does Australia have so many new Great Walks? Whether a clever marketing ploy or truly great by nature, these walks are attracting hikers in increasing numbers The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2025
Fossicking for a fortune: the price of gold is sky-high, and prospectors in Victoria hope to cash in Gold prices have climbed 45% in 2025, the steepest rise since 1979. It’s reignited interest in prospecting – but the odds of striking it rich are slim The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2025
Outlander effect on Scottish tourism ‘astonishing’ – VisitScotland Many locations used for filming have seen visitor numbers soar. Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025
Decades old outback triple-murder mystery in spotlight Three young friends left for an outback motorcycle trip 47 years ago, only to be later found dead in remote bushland from gunshot wounds. AAP · Oct 7, 2025
Stolen views, shipping containers and ‘shame signs’: do Australia’s tree wars need a new solution? Conservationists and councils have called for bigger fines, a national database about illegal tree removals and even jail time to deter tree killers The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2025
Bodies of two women who died in Victorian high country might have been there ‘two or three days’, police say Police are working to identify the women and ask anyone who had seen two women appearing ‘disoriented’ in the area earlier to contact Crime Stoppers The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2025
Five Great Reads: Blake’s extraordinary father, trying to live forever, and Italy’s pasta grannies Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Claire Keenan The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2025
Fatal plane crash moments after sky divers descend A 54-year-old pilot has died following a plane crash in dense bushland after dropping several skydivers. AAP · Sep 28, 2025
Sydney’s Burwood and North Melbourne among world’s coolest neighbourhoods, Time Out says A vibrant culture, a dynamic food scene and lively atmosphere in the suburb pushed Burwood into the Top 20, according to ‘local experts’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Sep 24, 2025 Moving to an island of 300 people, it took effort to become a local. But that hard work paid off I was looking for community when my husband and I relocated to Dangar Island. So I volunteered, invited people to dinner – and invited them again
AAP · Sep 23, 2025 Vibrant memorial to kids lost in jumping castle tragedy Life will be celebrated by a memorial to six children killed in a freak accident, with the permanent space for activity and reflection intended to be "joyous".
The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2025 Australia 3D review – the world’s most majestic tourism ad This Imax documentary features stunning landscapes and images of Australia’s varied fauna – that wouldn’t be out of place on the back of a plane seat
The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2025 ‘We’ve got no tourists’: small businesses caught up in Australia’s largest manhunt struggle as aid announced Victorian government pledges up to $2.5m to help visitor economy in alpine region as search for alleged Porepunkah killer Dezi Freeman continues
AAP · Sep 9, 2025 Burke and Wills explore comedy in Sammy J musical trip In his latest musical comedy foray, Sammy J explores the famed Burke and Wills expedition, which he describes as "the perfect historical story of stupidity".
The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2025 Mint condition: the price of gold has hit a record high – and Australians are flocking to cash in Value of gold has almost doubled since early 2023, catching the attention of investors, prospectors and tourists
The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2025 Myki v Opal: could Melbourne’s public transport ticketing system soon give Sydney’s a run for its money? As ageing technology in Australia’s capital cities is upgraded, big changes are coming down the tracks
The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2025 Trash to transport: crossing Bass Strait in a boat made of Tasmanian fish farm debris Samuel McLennan spent two years salvaging for his ocean-going vessel and has slowly made his way to Victoria. Otis Filley jumps aboard for part of the journey
The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2025 ‘Cycling tourism is the next big thing’: the long journey to restore a central Queensland rail trail As retrofitted sections of the Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail begin to open, cyclists are flocking to what one day promises to be Australia’s longest rail trail – and a 271km opportunity for dwindling townships
AAP · Sep 5, 2025 Instagram influencers are changing how we travel From likes to flights, Instagram influencers are steering Australians' holiday plans, according to new social media and tourism research.
AAP · Sep 5, 2025 Check out, but the Birdsville Hotel never leaves you The Birdsville Hotel is a bucket-list item for many Australian travellers, who are drawn by its remote location and a history rich with outback stories.