Australia
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Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade says it wants to make travellers and expats more self reliant – and less prone to asking silly questions
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World-renowned travel writer opens up about how ‘Australia haunts me as few other places do’ and how ‘time is truly under house arrest’ in North Korea
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Western Australia’s reputation for wine is based mainly on the cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay grown in Margaret River region. Here’s how to taste the best of its vintages, plus where to stay and eat
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An eco-lodge and a ‘resort-style hostel’ in Queensland, and a wilderness camp in Western Australia – plus a remote tropical hideaway in New Caledonia
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The great knots, sharp-tailed sandpipers and tiny red-necked stints that wade the shore have made it all the way from Siberia, but habitat destruction now threatens to disrupt their migratory routes
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An unforgettable, overwhelming and pungent day spent on Michaelmas Cay during a tour of wildlife-rich Queensland
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Renee Bergere of Great about Perth talks bad drivers, rainbow lorikeets and the ‘Fremantle Doctor’ - a natural cure for pollution
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Canberra halts temporary visas for visitors from west Africa and insists on three-week quarantine for permanent visa holders
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With the 50th anniversary of Sydney’s Gladesville Bridge, we look at a number of historic and eye-catching bridges across the country
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Buddhi Lokuge: My patient at the Top End of Australia had been living in shame for years, afraid to make her family sick. I had one chance to offer some real help
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Blogger of the week An urbanist's guide to Melbourne: ‘It’s as hard to find a laneway without street art as a barista without a beard’
From stunning street art to quixotic road rules Nick Gadd of The Melbourne Circle talks us through Australia’s cultural capital -
AEC examining details of young electors enrolled in seat of Indi for 2013 election while they were allegedly living elsewhere
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It’s all about broth – not bordellos – at Brothl, a new Melbourne restaurant specialising in delicious slow-cooked soups
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Crocs make Darwin’s beaches no-go zones, but just south of the city majestic plunge waterfalls offer tourists the chance for a cool, refreshing splash
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Possibility of 200-strong Chinese entourage heading to the emerald isle has tourism operators counting the possibilities
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Anthony Albanese: The government is attempting to spark a shift in our national culture – but Australians cannot and won’t be convinced to care less for each other
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Daniel Scott: From Victorian waterways to killer whales in New South Wales, this dramatic roadtrip has attractions – and delicious cuisine – on both sides of the border
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The muffins might not be up to much but, as Jessica Reed discovers, meeting the 12 star attractions is well worth the $10 entry fee
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This new venue is so popular you have to book weeks in advance to have the chance to hang out with some furry friends
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Among the beautiful stone houses and clipped lawns of this north shore Sydney suburb are a host of surprisingly good dining options for those living in the area – and beyond
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Continuing growth among Asian markets and US and UK recovery feed 8.2% increase in tourist numbers, according to report
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Ginger Gorman: When the New York Times endorsed Canberra's delights, we were thrilled. From the Skywhale's bulbous appendages to our superb food, we already knew our town was great
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From hip restaurants to traditional curry houses and takeaway vans, Melbourne has Indian food to savour, writes James Norman
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The novelist has been inspired by the charming – and 'chronically underrated' – beachside town of Albany all his life
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There's little luxury, but this spectacular spot, beloved of Queenslanders, offers ancient vistas, teeming wildlife and unforgettable views
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The woman fell at Kestrel Falls on a walk which skirts the edge of Kings Canyon and descends into the Garden of Eden oasis
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There are still more Aussies holidaying overseas than tourists visiting our shores, but declining consumer confidence may be impacting our jet-setting ways
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A couple touring the world are documenting the sights in an unusual way – with Lego avatars. The Lego couple have visited 10 countries, focusing on Australia'a natural beauty and stunning coastline during their time down under
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Stunning or superficial? Vivid festival's sculptures of lights are perfectly designed for the era of capturing, sharing and liking, writes Monica Tan
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Have you sighted whales during the migration season this year? Share your pictures and video with us using GuardianWitness
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Only a short stretch from Sydney airport, Arncliffe keeps a small community feel through its food, particularly its delicious Lebanese restaurants, writes Alison Byrne
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Fears for problem gamblers as government indicates Gold Coast and Cairns mega-resorts are likely to be given casino licences
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Government says $8.15bn Aquis project at Cairns $7.5bn Broadwater marine project on the Gold Coast will include casinos
I struggled to help a patient with catatonic depression – but the tide is turning