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From wrappers to sleeping bags: Clean Up reveals a devastating local truth for Wollongong
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (329+ words) Wheelchairs, trolleys, bicycles, sleeping bags and tents - these are the items that contributed to a mighty haul for Wollongong's Clean Up Australia Day volunteers on Sunday. It was once wrappers from fast-food outlets that took the top spot for most…...
This $400-a-night hotel room has one of Sydney's best beach views
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (267+ words) Where: 242 Arden Street, Coogee, NSW From: $450 per room, per night One of Australia's most famous beaches sits directly across the road - I can smell the surf from my balcony. And you're within easy reach of the coastal suburb's top drawcards…...
Why home prices in the regions are still rising while Sydney and Melbourne prices fall
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (631+ words) The regions have shown greater resilience amid a national property market slump, with housing values rising 0. 6 per cent across the combined regional areas in May. Nationally, the property market is slowing, but the news was better for homeowners who choose…...
Melbourne "ISIS bride" charged with terrorism offences
1+ week, 3+ day ago (16+ words) Western Advocate Melbourne "ISIS bride" charged with terrorism offences...
Artist Talk // Heather Dunn: Found - Sat 30 May - Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
1+ week, 4+ day ago (191+ words) Saturday 30 May 2026, 11am-12pm FREE, all welcome, RSVP essential Found is less about the act of physically collecting objects and more about observation and presence within a landscape. A road trip in 2025 across the Nullarbor and through the outback of South Australia…...
How much money does an NRL game bring into town? The answer revealed
2+ week, 6+ day ago (513+ words) A SEVEN-figure sum is helping to justify Bathurst Regional Council's long-term investment into bringing a National Rugby League (NRL) match to Carrington Park each year. The council has released economic and visitation data from the latest match in its ongoing…...
Melbourne gala vibes in our backyard: inside the biggest comedy event in Orange history
3+ week, 5+ day ago (327+ words) Forget the five-hour drive to Sydney or the flight to Melbourne. This Saturday, the Orange Function Centre is transforming into the epicentre of Australian comedy as Central West Comedy produces its most ambitious show to date. When you think of…...
Media mogul due to face court on assault charges
4+ week, 1+ day ago (205+ words) Media mogul Antony Catalano is expected to appear in court for the first time since being accused of assaulting his wife. Catalano, 59, was charged with assault, false imprisonment and making threats to kill over an incident in the early hours…...
'ISIS brides' on slavery charges make bid for freedom
4+ week, 1+ day ago (362+ words) Two Islamic State-linked women arrested and charged with slavery offences hours after returning from a Syrian refugee camp are seeking release into the community. Kawsar Ahmad, 53, and Zeinab Ahmad, 31, will make an application for bail on Monday in Melbourne Magistrates…...
'ISIS brides' face court after airport arrests
1+ mon, 16+ hour ago (340+ words) A pair of Islamic State-linked women accused of crimes against humanity are behind bars but plan to make bail applications after they were arrested on return to Australia. A 53-year-old and a 31-year-old faced the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Friday…...