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Sydney Harbour Splash has been cancelled after the shark attack at Vaucluse. Facebook

UPDATEDPremiumHuge Aus Day move after shark attacks

The move comes after multiple shark attacks along the NSW coast, which left one boy with critical leg injuries and beaches shut for the foreseeable future.

Alexandra Feiam

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updatedPremiumUpdate after body surrounded by dingoes

K’gari has implemented new safety measures as police probe the death of a Canadian woman found surrounded by dingoes.

Pamela Rontziokos, Alexandra Feiam and Emma Kirk

What we have in the South West is not overtourism. It’s a mildly inconvenient seasonal influx, writes Ben O’Shea.

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Benefits of tourism outweigh inconvenience in the South West

Comparing the Busso Jetty to the Trevi Fountain is a ‘bit of a stretch’ when dealing with the South West’s influx of tourists.

Ben O’Shea

Police have confirmed the body of a 19-year-old Canadian backpacker was found dead on a K’gari beach surrounded by a pack of dingoes. Picture 9News

UPDATEDPremiumSad detail about K’gari backpacker emerges

A young backpacker found dead on a beach on K’gari surrounded by a pack of dingoes has been identified.

Alexandra Feiam and Emma Kirk

Lois Airs with old bottles of chicory and coffee.

AustraliaPremiumFrench Island, Victoria, is a step back in time

Sandy Guy takes a short break away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life

Sandy Guy

Spirit of French Island Barge skipper and islander Terry Easy.

French IslandInsider’s island guide

Sandy Guy shares some tips and tricks

Stephen Scourfield

Jessie Buckley stars as Agnes and Joe Alwyn as Bartholomew in the recent film release of Hamnet. Agata Grzybowska

insiders+Walking in the footsteps of Hamnet

Stephen Scourfield reveals filming locations

Stephen Scourfield

A surfing teacher at Tanjung Aan Beach.

guideWhat to do in Kuta, Lombok

Ian Neubauer

Ian Neubauer

Rascals Hotel is a popular place to stay in Kuta, Lombok.

guideWhere to stay in Kuta, Lombok

Ian Neubauer

Ian Neubauer

Pizza Shack gives the vibe of a pirate bar.

LombokA guide to Kuta (but not the Kuta of Bali)

Ian Neubauer shares his version of Eat, Pray, Love

Ian Neubauer

Stylish stay inside the Rumah Kayu.

malaysiaRest your head amidst the paddy fields

Marco Ferrarese discovers a perfect Malaysian-style agriturismo in a small river town that’s worth checking out

Marco Ferrarese

Marco Ferrarese in Keju in George Town.

MalaysiaA cheesy concept that works wonders

Marco Ferrarese explores his home town Penang

Marco Ferrarese

Logan Botanic Garden.

PlanningScotland south-west big five

Steve McKenna picks his highlights

Steve McKenna

Globus' Best of Switzerland tour traverses the Simplon Pass.

touringA new perspective on Switzerland

Steve McKenna enjoys a new view of an old favourite

Steve McKenna

A sunset dip at the Vibe Hotel Subiaco is a good way to end the day.

Western AustraliaSubiaco discovered & rediscovered

A weekend staycation shows Sue Yeap Subiaco’s got its groove back

Sue Yeap

UK and British Passports.

newsUK entry challenges for dual citizens from February 2026

Stephen Scourfield explains

Stephen Scourfield

Crowds gather for an event on the Busselton foreshore. Facebook/City of Busselton

TRAVELAussie tourist gems facing breaking point

The popularity of several Aussie tourist hotspots has sparked fears of “over-tourism” from locals feeling the strain of the overwhelming numbers coming each year.

Emma Kirk

BIRMINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 09: In this aerial view overnight snow covers the historic Gas Street canal basin on January 09, 2026 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Storm Goretti, named by Météo-France, is the first named storm of 2026 to hit the UK. Red "danger to life" warnings have been issued in the South West and amber warnings for snow and strong winds have been issued for the Midlands and the Isles of Scilly. Rain is an additional hazard in parts of Wales and eastern England. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

newsBrutally cold weather affects travellers in Europe

Stephen Scourfield with a chilly update

Stephen Scourfield

Penang "aunties" enjoy their morning Nanyang coffee and breakfast at Rifle Range Market.

MalaysiaA taste of Penang’s real coffee

Marco Ferrarese learns a lot about Malaysian Nanyang coffee on a tour that’s part degustation, part ethnography, and part family storytelling

Marco Ferrarese

Basque resistance soldiers are depicted in the town of Guernica.

insightsThe Spanish town where Franco let Hitler & Mussolini loose

An iconic town in Spain challenges Steve McKenna’s preconceptions

Steve McKenna

Megan French enjoys the English countryside.

TravelPremiumWhat’s on in the UK in 2026

From the key anniversaries of Winnie-the-Pooh and Beatrix Potter, to an anticipated tapestry homecoming after 900 years, Megan French looks at the exciting year ahead for the United Kingdom.

Megan French

The applicants believe the new centre will help meet the growing demand for childcare in the area.

WA NewsComments‘In demand’ childcare centre slated for growing Perth suburb

Perth’s far north could be home to a new two-storey childcare centre, equipped to look after over 70 children, after an application opened for public consultation this week.

Liam Murphy

The aftermath of the storm has left residents reeling. NewsWire / Alan Barber

UPDATEDWild clip captures extent of flood chaos

Police have completed multiple helicopter rescues described as a “Victorian first” after severe flash flooding trapped hikers and residents along the Great Ocean Road.

Pamela Rontziokos, Alexandra Feiam

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NewsPremiumDozens of flights at major airport cancelled

Dozens of flights have been cancelled at one of Australia’s busiest airports after severe staff shortages and safety fears.

Aris Schuler-Shah