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Australia announces travel ban on Iranians for 6 months amid Middle East tensions

Australia has announced a temporary ban on Iranian tourists, citing concerns over regional instability and the risk that visitors may not be able to return home.

The Times of India

Australia shuts door on Iranian visa holders

Australia will no longer allow thousands of Iranians with temporary visas to enter the country over concerns they might overstay under sweeping new reforms.

AAP

Petrol prices are rising, but Australians don’t appear to be driving less or taking public transport more – yet

Vehicle numbers on key Sydney and Melbourne roads hold steady, as calls grow for free or cheaper public transport to encourage people to drive less

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King Frederick Lets Queen Mary Shine on Visit to Australia

"For me, Australia has held a very special place in my heart,” King Frederick said.

Marie Claire

A key Blue Mountains road closure is blowing out travel times – and causing ‘red hot anger’ among locals

NSW government says Convict Bridge will take at least three months to fix but local MP urges long-term plan for ‘fragile piece of road’

The Guardian - AU

Pleas for help as major convict-built road cracks

Local businesses already experiencing crippling downturns are desperate for financial assistance as a crucial link road is likely to be closed for months.

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ASX suffers more heavy losses as Middle East crisis spooks investors – as it happened

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Why an Australian city has been ranked world's best

Known for its eateries and vibrant culture, an Australian city has been crowned the world's best while two local capitals were knocked off the top 50.

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Drones, lasers, daytime attractions to reignite Vivid

Vivid's incoming director is promising this year's spectacular kaleidoscope-of-colour celebration will be the best-attended multi-arts festival in the world.

AAP

‘It feels like a seed has been planted’: Morecambe looks to Eden Project for revival

Young people hope green light to build eco attraction’s northern outpost will change theirs and the town’s fortunes

The Guardian - UK

Pay per view: Victoria wants to charge visitors to see the Twelve Apostles – will it become like Stonehenge?

Like Stonehenge, the Australian coastal landmark is first seen from a busy highway – and locals warn charging a fee for safe viewing could make existing congestion worse

The Guardian - AU

Twelve Apostles visitors to be charged entry fee to see natural wonder

Victorian government says ‘it’s only fair’ Great Ocean Road tourists should pay to see famous limestone stacks

The Guardian - AU

Price to pay for visitors to Australian natural wonder

Visitors to the Great Ocean Road's natural wonders will have to pay to see the sights, with a new visitor centre enforcing the fees.

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‘Incredibly liveable and creatively buzzy’: Bret McKenzie’s guide to Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara

The Flight of the Conchords comedian shares the New Zealand capital’s best coffee, nature spots and the pastries he’ll queue out the door for

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Why Queen Mary Is "Forbidden" to Bring One Special Tiara to Her Homeland of Australia, Per Jewelry Expert

The Danish queen will travel Down Under for a special state visit this month.

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Festival of world music scrambles due to world conflict

More than 120 artists and crew heading to the WOMADelaide festival have been caught up in travel chaos, with some making massive journeys so they can perform.

Evening Standard

The ultimate five-day guide to Tasmania

Here’s how to explore Australia’s hidden gem in less than a week

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Couple on 'bucket list' trip before fatal zipline fall

A woman riding a tandem zipline through a rainforest canopy felt a sharp drop but her husband thought it was staff playing a prank, a coroner has heard.

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'She's in the sky': K'gari tragedy teen farewelled

Canadian teen Piper James has been farewelled at a funeral after her death on K'gari, where her body was found surrounded by dingoes.

The Guardian - AU

Red Hill, Canberra: its walking tracks, scar trees and ochre earth underfoot will always transport me

What is a favourite place if not one built upon our fondest memories?

The Independent UK

Remains believed to be of missing Belgian backpacker found in Australia as family shares emotional message

Celine Cremer’s mobile phone, bones, teeth, and clothing found in Tasmanian rainforest

Evening Standard

Why the Adelaide Hills should be on your Australia bucket list

Hot pools, chic stays and trendy wineries without the crowds, Katie Strick lays out the case for a visit to Adelaide

Evening Standard

Pickleball in the Whitsundays? How Australia’s Hamilton Island is shaking off its fly-and-flop reputation

It’s time to reconsider the car-free idyll off Australia’s Queensland coast

The Independent UK

Australia’s famous wine region that has much more to offer than vineyards

South Australia is famous for one thing above all others – but beyond wine there’s much more to see and do in this bustling community, finds Michael Owens

The Guardian - AU

Pizza Hut feasts and improvised altars: lunar new year in Australia’s small town Chinese restaurants

They’re normally behind the wok or taking orders, year-round. But when it’s time to celebrate, these Chinese restaurant families create their own traditions

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