NSW Government balks at decision to strip councils of approval powers

Some NSW or Sydney councils may retain the ability to grant or block development applications, after the state government balked at an immediate decision to hand those powers to independent panels.
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Photos reveal a hidden side to this Sydney suburb

A new body of work by photographer Jaqui Dean explores the fascinating people and stories that lie beneath the surface of Sydney's suburb of Hornsby.
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Industry Appointments 01 Jun 17

WELCOME to Industry Appointments, Travel Daily's Thursday feature which has the latest job appointments from across the industry. If you have just appointed someone to a new position and would like to update the industry email appointments@traveldaily.com.au.

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Window Seat 01 Jun 17

KEY packing tip - if you're short of luggage space, wear your trousers as a scarf.

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Sydney bus passengers travel for free as drivers declare 'Fare Free Day'

Bus passengers across large parts of Sydney are travelling free on Thursday.
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Top cop alerted to 'rising tensions' between neighbours on Sydney's Scotland Island

It started with a neighbourhood spat over dogs and unflattering Facebook posts. Now a Sydney judge has alerted the police commissioner to "rising tensions" on an island in the city's north.
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Human skeleton found in decade-long search for Sydney man Matthew Leveson

For almost a decade Mark and Faye Leveson have searched tirelessly for their son.
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Sydney's new metro line to Parramatta kicks off clamour for stations

Large property owners are eagerly awaiting the final route design because of the expected uplift in values it will bring.
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Sydney weather: Winter comes early with the chance of an east coast low

Sydney has capped off a mostly mild autumn with a cold snap that made it feel like winter has landed a tad early.
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Divers create 3D model of mini-sub M-24 sunk after Sydney Harbour raid

On the 75th anniversary of the midget submarine attack on Sydney Harbour maritime archaeologists have started surveying the wreck.
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St Paul's has deep contempt for women: Sydney University's vice-head Michael Spence

The vice-chancellor of the University of Sydney has lashed out at St Paul's College.
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Revealed: Australia Post's secretive sale of Sydney GPO despite heritage concerns

One of Sydney's most historic buildings has been sold to two Hong Kong billionaires despite concerns raised in a heritage report.
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Extra trains put on Blue Mountains line to ease crowding and ensure tourists visit

Extra trains will be run between Sydney and the Blue Mountains to reduce severe overcrowding in carriages at weekends and allay fears some tourists will stop visiting the world-heritage area.
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Man claims sex toy mistaken for homemade bomb after raid in Sydney's south-west

At first glance, the Bomb Squad and a HAZMAT team formed the view it was a dangerous bomb, at risk of exploding into a fireball at the slightest shock.
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Fourth terminal for Sydney Airport on drawing board as competition looms

A fourth terminal at Sydney Airport for international travellers that links to the existing domestic terminals are part of plans to handle strong passenger growth and a competing airport at Badgerys Creek in the city's west.
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Stewart House minibus with 15 children on board stops at edge of four-metre drop in Freshwater

A bus carrying 15 children has stopped close to the edge of a steep drop, after it crashed through a fence in Sydney's northern beaches.
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Bisexual teacher found guilty of sexual relationships with male and female students

A former Sydney high school teacher has been found guilty of conducting sexual relationships with a male student and two female students from three Sydney school campuses where he worked as a teacher.
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AFTA update 30 May 17

FROM AFTA's chief executive, Jayson Westbury

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Window Seat 30 May 17

NEW York-based carrier JetBlue is making the most of its Big Apple heritage, this week unveiling new livery for an aircraft featuring the New York Police Department logo.

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Ryan Evans found guilty of murdering pig farmer Keith Cini in Badgerys Creek

A man has been found guilty of bashing Sydney pig farmer Keith Cini to death in one of two violent home invasions a month apart in 2014.
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Four men plead guilty over roles in Sydney park murder of Hedi Ayoub

Four men have pleaded guilty to their roles in the daylight shooting murder of Hedi Ayoub.
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NSW man jailed for random attacks during ice-fuelled rampage

A Sydney man has been jailed over an ice-fuelled rampage during which he randomly attacked seven strangers, including a musician whose head he repeatedly stomped on.
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Up to a dozen metro stations possible between CBD and Parramatta

Up to 12 rail stations could be built between Sydney's inner city and Parramatta and Westmead under emerging plans for a Metro West train line.
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Sydney University unveils plan for the Sydney College of the Arts

There will be fewer staff and less space to teach visual arts students when the Sydney College of the Arts is moved to the University of Sydney's main campus.
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Window Seat 29 May 17

MOVE over kids, it's time for the adults to have some fun.

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A whale of a time with Fantasea

FANTASEA Adventure Cruising kicked off the 2017 Sydney whale watching season in style on Fri, with guests on board the inaugural trip treated to a fabulous display from a frolicking denizen of the deep (inset).

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GNTO famil atop Zugspitze!

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Agents uncover Ireland

EIGHT Aussie and New Zealander agents have been exploring Northern Ireland and Ireland's Ancient East this week.

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This is GC readies for GC2018

THE curtains drew to a close for This is Gold Coast Business Exchange over the weekend with a closing ceremony at Sea World and a day at Polo by the Sea.

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MEL traffic up 15%

MELBOURNE Airport saw year-on-year growth of 15.6% in international passenger numbers during Apr, with school holidays, Easter and ANZAC Day combining to drive a record high in demand.

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New Signature Exps

DESTINATION Canada has expanded its 'Signature Experiences' collection, which now showcases almost 200 of the country's travel experiences.

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Jet Airways ups LHR

INDIAN carrier Jet Airways will add a third daily Mumbai-London Heathrow service from Oct this year, with the additional flight operating using a B777-300ER.

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Inner Loop sealed

THE Inner Loop in the West MacDonnell Ranges, Northern Territory, is now complete following the final sealing of 43 kilometres of dirt road.

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United States mulls blanket laptop ban

LAPTOP computers could soon be banned on all int'l flights in and out of the United States, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly flagged yesterday.

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'Train vandal' hit and killed near Kingsgrove Railway Station

An alleged train vandal has been hit by a train and killed in Sydney's south.
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Vivid Sydney road closures: terrorism fears leave local residents locked out

When Georgina returned home from dinner with her mother on Saturday night, she didn't expect to be locked out due to the Vivid road closures near her apartment in Circular Quay. And she certainly didn't expect to cop a mouthful of abuse from a traffic controller.
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Toowoomba (Brisbane West Wellcamp) to Sydney from 119 one way

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Fraser Coast (Hervey Bay) to Sydney from 135 one way

For Travel: Tuesday 30 January 2018 to Tuesday 27 March 2018
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Council slams government's 'impractical and unsafe' train station plans

Sydney's largest council has launched an offensive against the local impact of the NSW government's $20 billion metro rail project, arguing the government's plans are "impractical and unsafe".
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Asbestos risk: Sydney residents living on James Hardie disposal sites

At least 185 households across Sydney may have been exposed to asbestos by living on or near former James Hardie disposal sites the government has known of for at least a decade. Some residents have lived with the health hazard unknowingly but Fairfax Media is aware of one council looking to make them pay for the clean up.
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Behind the scenes with Sydney's backyard barbers

Allan Ezekiela, 24, is sweeping dark hair off his garage floor in a rental unit in Blacktown and he couldn't be happier.
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Man hospitalised after assault at function at University of Sydney

A 55-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital after being assaulted at a function at the University of Sydney.
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Sydney asbestos dumper Dib Hanna at it again

One of the state's worst serial asbestos dumpers has continued to illegally dispose of hundreds of tonnes of deadly contaminated waste across Sydney after narrowly avoiding jail.
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Inside the cocaine syndicate that kept Sydney's dirty habit going

A bumbling cocaine syndicate showed off about being untouchable while they were selling to undercover operatives.
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Serial asbestos dumper moves to Melbourne to set up shop under new name

One of Australia's worst serial asbestos dumpers has set up shop in Melbourne after narrowly avoiding jail for illegally disposing of hundreds of tonnes of deadly contaminated waste across Sydney.
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Man dies after falling from balcony in Cremorne

A man has died after falling from a balcony in Sydney's lower north shore on Saturday.
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Senior NSW police officer charged with domestic violence

A senior NSW police officer has been charged over an alleged domestic violence incident involving a teenage girl in Sydney's west. 
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Sydney's toxic secret

Dangerous chemicals are polluting the environment while the government agency appears to be letting polluters off the hook.
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Raymond Lomas charged over fatal Princes Highway crash at St Peters

A man has been charged over the deaths of two men in a crash in Sydney's inner west.
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Uber for buses? The inner west might soon find out what that means

Bus passengers in Sydney's inner west may be able to summon smaller vehicles to pick them up on demand.
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Vivid Sydney takes a psychedelic trip through the trees in the Royal Botanic Garden

Trees and lawns in the Royal Botanic Garden have been transformed into a trippy kaleidoscope for the annual Vivid festival.
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Industry Appointments 25 May 17

WELCOME to Industry Appointments, Travel Daily's Thursday feature which has the latest job appointments from across the industry. If you have just appointed someone to a new position and would like to update the industry email appointments@traveldaily.com.au.

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Window Seat 25 May 17

DUST off that resume, your dream job is here.

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More to HKG than a stopover

REGAL Hotels International (RHI) plans to focus on promoting Hong Kong as more than a short stay destination for Australians.

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Green Square is Sydney's 'public transport disaster' even before apartments built

Crowding on buses and trains is chronic at peak hour even before the precinct earns the title of Australia's most densely populated.
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Sydney weather: No end in sight for sunny days though frosty mornings to bite

Some chilly mornings ahead but otherwise the scene is set for a pleasant start to winter.
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Police launch fresh search in Royal National Park for body of Matthew Leveson

Police have returned to a national park in Sydney's south in the search for the body of the missing man.
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Australian 15-year-olds declining in financial literacy: PISA report

Sydney mum Connie Scully says her 16-year-old daughter "has no idea" about money, and schools should be teaching students basic financial skills instead of higher-level algebra.
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CFMEU boss co-erced Barangaroo workers to strike and intimidated company employees

NSW construction union boss Brian Parker and nine other officials face heavy penalties after being found liable for unlawful industrial action at Sydney's Barangaroo site where they intimidated a female police officer and called Lend Lease employees "dogs" and latte-sipping "c---s".
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NSW pushes back on federal government's rail pitch

Planning for a rail line through Badgerys Creek airport is emerging as the focus of tension between federal and state governments over land use and transport policy in Sydney.
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TD breaking news – AccorHotels announces new MGallery by Sofitel for Sydney

New MGallery by Sofitel planned for Sydney CBD.
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Live: Coroner hands down findings into Sydney Lindt Cafe siege

NSW Coroner Michael Barnes is handing down his report into the 2014 Lindt cafe siege, which left cafe manager Tori Johnson and Sydney barrister Katrina Dawson dead.
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Worker killed on NorthConnex work site

A man in his late 50s has died after being struck in the head with a piece of equipment at the NorthConnex work site in Sydney's northwest.
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Court throws out insider trading case against Credit Suisse banker Darren Thompson

A Sydney magistrate has thrown out an insider trading case against a former Credit Suisse banker whose friend abused his trust and "fished" for information about deals during lunchtime jogs in The Domain.
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AFTA update 23 May 17

FROM AFTA's chief executive, Jayson Westbury

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Window Seat 23 May 17

POLICE in Tokyo have mounted a safety crackdown on the operators of go-kart tours after a spate of accidents involving drivers dressed as Super Mario and other Nintendo characters.

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Freedom Travel AFL pact

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France apres-ski party

PITTED against the likes of Japan, New Zealand and Canada, France is not the first choice destination Australians choose for a skiing holiday.

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StayWell Vivid deal

STAYWELL Hospitality Group has released a travel deal for Vivid at its Park Regis City Centre hotel in Sydney.

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Langham incentive

THE Langham Melbourne is offering agents making a new group booking by 31 Jul the chance to win a weekend away at The Langham, Auckland.

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ONYX names new ceo

ONYX Hospitality Group has promoted executive vp and chief operating officer Douglas Martell to chief executive officer.

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Belmond acquisition

HIGH-END travel firm Belmond will acquire the 96-key Cap Juluca luxury resort on the Caribbean island of Anguilla in the British West Indies.

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ACA speaker line-up

PREPARATIONS are underway for Australian Cruise Association's annual conference themed "Together Towards Tomorrow" taking place from 6-8 Sep.

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Contours new brox

CONTOURS has launched its latest Latin America brochure, with travellers booked by 30 Jun, eligible for savings of up to $250 on select itineraries.

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Black Lives Matter named as winner of 2017 Sydney Peace Prize

The movement began as a hashtag in response to the killing of an unarmed black teenager.
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'The great unknown': New climate change data lifts the sea-level threat

The giant ice sheets of Antarctica are melting faster than previously estimated, placing low-lying areas of Sydney at risk by the turn of the century.
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'Logical' for WestConnex link to Sydney Airport to be built last, says top bureaucrat

The Sydney gateway connecting WestConnex to the city's airport and port will be one of the last pieces of the $16.8 billion project to be built.
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Convicted insider trader 'fished' for tips from banker jogging buddy

A Sydney man convicted of insider trading has admitted he "fished" for information from an investment banker friend who went jogging with him in The Domain.
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Window Seat 22 May 17

THE quest to create increasingly lifelike exhibits at dinosaur attractions has taken a new turn in Canada, where the Manitoba Museum in Winnipeg is demonstrating bodily functions on a Jurassic scale.

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HKDL Explorers Lodges open

HONG Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) has celebrated the grand opening of Disney Explorers Lodge, a new 750-room resort.

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Barnesy wraps up HLO OMC

HELLOWORLD Travel's 2017 Owner Managers Conference (OMC) finished on Sat night with a farewell event at Movie World on the Gold Coast, with delegates kicking up their heels and making the most of the photo wall (above).

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SQ Masterpiece exhibition

SINGAPORE Airlines hosted an exclusive cocktail evening for 100 of is top Victorian and Tasmanian agents at The National Gallery of Victoria last Tue night.

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New Branson airline?

BILLIONAIRE Richard Branson may jump back into the US airline business after tussling with Alaska Air over how long the carrier must pay royalties on his Virgin America brand.

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Hogwarts after dark

UNIVERSAL Studios Hollywood is introducing its all-new "The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle," a light projection against the backdrop of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

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S7 into St Petersburg

ONEWORLD'S Russian member carrier S7 Airlines is now flying from St Petersburg Pulkovo Int'l Airport to seven destinations.

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Fairfield Phnom Penh

MARRIOTT has announced the signing of Fairfield by Marriott Phnom Penh in Cambodia.

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Intrepid Arnhem Land

INTREPID Travel has partnered with the Yolngu people to launch a new community-based trip in remote East Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory.

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Tegan Miller hit and killed by a minibus the day after moving to Sydney

Tegan Miller had just moved to Sydney to live with her best friend when she was hit and killed by a minibus after pulling over to change a flat tyre.
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Hobart to Sydney from $135 one way

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Five objectors hold key to secret Sydney University college review emails

Five mystery objectors stand in the way of the release of emails that shed light on how residential colleges at Sydney University feel about a review into their sometimes controversial culture.
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Transurban to get paid if trucks use NorthConnex motorway, and if they don't

The private operator of Sydney's NorthConnex motorway below Pennant Hills Road will receive compensation from the government if too few trucks use the tunnel.
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Limiting bus privatisation to the inner west not about politics: Premier

Premier Gladys Berejiklian has pointed to the franchising of Sydney's ferry system as evidence her government is not shielding blue-ribbon Liberal areas from the privatisation of services.
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Thousands turn out for Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon

More than 12,000 people turned out on Sunday morning to compete in The Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon in what was the race's 26th year.
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'If no one was going to come and save us, we would have to save ourselves': Sydney siege hostages' acts of heroism

Hostages Jarrod Morton-Hoffman and Fiona Ma quietly plotted ways to ease their fellow hostages' plight.
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Royal Botanic Garden applies genetic sequencing to bush regeneration

The Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney is embarking on a four-year program to genetically map native plants in NSW.
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'Maximum damage': What's going wrong in our deep blue and warming sea

Climate scientists warn Sydney will have tropical waters by 2040-60.
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City life getting you down? Try acro jamming

It's a sport you've probably never heard of, but has more than 1000 members in Sydney alone.
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Sydney siege: Joel Herat still at work in what was the Lindt stronghold

"I try not to think about it too much."
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The secret emails Sydney University doesn't want you to see on college sex review

They're the emails that hold the key to what the residential colleges of Sydney University really think about the review into their sometimes controversial culture.
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What really happened on night of Sydney siege? Six questions inquest must answer

With the coroner due to hand down his report into what happened in the Lindt cafe siege in 2014, several things must be made clear.
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Runners have charity in mind as half marathon approaches

With the Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon just over a week away, thousands of runners are finalising their preparations for the big race.
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Sydney schoolgirl found hiding in New York basement after being 'lured to US for sex'

The principal of an exclusive Sydney girls' school says it is a relief a student who was allegedly lured to the United States to meet an older man for sex is home again with her family.
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Lifting the lid on Sydney's dumpster divers

Sydney's dumpster divers say they are performing a useful service and should not be prevented from foraging for bin booty.
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Travel Specials 19 May 17

WELCOME to Travel Specials, Travel Daily's Friday feature. If your firm has released a travel special you'd like to make the industry aware of, send the details to specials@traveldaily.com.au.

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Today’s issue of TD is coming to you courtesy of Helloworld Travel, which is hosting its Helloworld Business Travel and Owner Managers Conference (OMC) at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre. 19 May 17

HELLOWORLD Travel members last night were treated to an opening event at Sea World, enjoying one of the shows before dinner, networking and plenty of sideshow action.

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Window Seat 19 May 17

QANTAS ceo Alan Joyce was in jovial form last night as he addressed delegates at the Helloworld Owner Managers Conference on the Gold Coast.

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Sunny days in the Whitsundays

A GROUP of 10 Infinity consultants recently enjoyed a two-night famil to Hamilton Island and the Whitsundays.

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About 700 travel industry people are packing one of the halls at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre today, as Helloworld Travel’s biggest ever conference continues with keynote presentations from ceo Andrew Burnes, Qantas head of industry partners Rob Harrison and many more. Day one of the combined conference followed a welcome function at Sea World last night as well as a special Helloworld Business Travel dinner at SkyPoint – both addressed by QF ceo Alan Joyce.

THE conference gala and awards dinner takes place tonight, with more sessions tomorrow before the event wraps up on Sat evening in a special final night party dinner at Movie World.

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Solomon Islands surge

THE Solomon Islands is targeting further growth in tourism, with a delegation of travel executives in Sydney this week to meet with the trade.

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HRG takes a peck at Singapore

A GROUP of corporate travel specialists from HRG recently visited Singapore on a famil hosted by Australian flag carrier Qantas and Hilton Hotels.

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Sports boom for NSW

OVER 3.5 million domestic and international visitors, and day-trippers travelled to NSW in 2016 to participate in or attend a sporting event, according to figures from The Australian Tourism Exchange.

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Sesame Place park

SEAWORLD Entertainment and Sesame Workshop (nonprofit organisation behind Sesame Street) yesterday announced they will add in a second Sesame Place theme park in the United States.

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AS MEX approval

THE US Dept of Transportation has approved three new Alaska Airlines' services to Mexico City.

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Sydney woman found not guilty of attempted murder after stabbing ex-partner

The woman claimed she stabbed her ex-husband in self-defence after he punched her in the face.
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TD breaking news – Helloworld confirms return of HWT jingle

"Helloworld Travel, we're the Travel Professionals" jingle rolling out from tomorrow.
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Teenager flown to Australia and 'kept as sexual slave' in Sydney house

A teenage girl says she was kept as a sexual slave in a Sydney house before she escaped and alerted authorities.
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Sydney boxer Davey Browne likely concussed before death, inquest hears

A Sydney boxer, who died days after a professional title bout, was in a "perilous state" and probably concussed before the blow that likely killed him, an inquest has heard.
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Industry Appointments 18 May 17

WELCOME to Industry Appointments, Travel Daily's Thursday feature which has the latest job appointments from across the industry. If you have just appointed someone to a new position and would like to update the industry email appointments@traveldaily.com.au.

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Window Seat 18 May 17

DUTCH King Willem-Alexander must need some breathing space away from his role as monarch to 15 million citizens, and he's found it...up in the sky.

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Inquiry could not rule out St Vincent's 'covered up' chemotherapy dosing scandal

A damning parliamentary report has not ruled out the possibility that St Vincent's Hospital attempted to cover up the chemotherapy dosing scandal that has embroiled the Sydney institution for almost two years.
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Further disruptions for Sydney commuters as striking bus drivers defy new orders

Sydney commuters can expect more disruptions to bus services in Sydney's inner west on Thursday afternoon despite fresh orders from the industrial umpire for about 1200 drivers to return to work immediately.
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Window Seat 17 May 17

PIZZA makes everything better - even long travel delays.

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Ocean Resort Ascend accolade

FOR the second year in a row, Oceans Resort in Queensland's Hervey Bay took out the award for International Ascend Hotel Collection Property of the Year at Choice Hotels' Annual Convention in Las Vegas held last week.

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Scenic Eclipse keel laying

CONSTRUCTION of Scenic Eclipse is underway, marked by a keel-laying ceremony on Fri at Croatia's Uljanik Shipyard JSC.

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Agents wrapped up in India

ON The Go Tours recently hosted a group of Australian travel agents in India on a specialised version of its Shere Khan tour.

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The Library turns a new page

THAILAND luxury resort The Library is set for a new chapter, with the upmarket Koh Samui property debuting 20 new pool villas later this year.

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Bush Tucker Journeys launch

BUSH Tucker Journeys has been launched by Ayers Rock Resort, offering native flavour experiences and tastings of Indigenous food and culture.

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National food guide

THE Good Food Guide 2018 will cover major cities in every Australian state and territory for the first time.

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Self-guided trekking

WORLD Expeditions' Himalaya brochure is hot off the press and features fresh additions like mountaineering trips and an 11-day self-guided Everest trek.

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2 Moxy’s for Japan

MARRIOTT International's Moxy Hotels will make its Japan debut with two new properties slated for late 2017.

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TD breaking news – Virgin loses $69 million in third quarter

Virgin Australia cites impact of fleet simplification, currency and subdued domestic conditions.
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Live: Sydney bus strike hits commuters as drivers walk off the job

About 1200 Sydney bus drivers have walked off the job for 24 hours in protest against a plan to privatise bus services.
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Sydney bus drivers 'not at work' despite strike being ruled illegal

Transport authorities are still warning commuters to expect major disruption and delays in Sydney.
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Federal police raid office of Sydney property developers Michael Teplitsky and Boris Markovsky

A federal police raid on the eastern suburbs office of property development firm Rommark turned violent on Wednesday when company director Michael Teplitsky crash tackled a photographer and was handcuffed in front of horrified shoppers.
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Sydney bus drivers to strike for 24 hours over privatisation 'betrayal'

More than 1000 bus drivers from depots in Sydney's south and inner west will stop work all day on Thursday to protest the NSW government's plans to privatise bus routes.
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Sydney rent affordability falls to a record low

Sydney rental affordability has dropped to a record low with tenants spending an average of 29 per cent of their income on rent.
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The Sydney suburbs with the best access to jobs, shops and services

Looking at that access, and comparing house prices, reveals "best value" accessible suburbs in Sydney.
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Court orders retrial over $8 million payment to Obeid family

A Sydney businessman who lost millions of dollars investing in a mining company linked to the Obeid family has had a legal victory in the Full Federal Court.
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Famil in Focus 16 May 17

FAMIL in Focus is our new feature, showcasing some of the photos from recent industry famils. If you want your famil to be featured, email advertising@traveldaily.com.au.

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AFTA update 16 May 17

FROM AFTA's chief executive, Jayson Westbury

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Window Seat 16 May 17

WHAT'S worse than a cranky camel? A cranky camel on caffeine, if the experience of American Sylvia Abbott is anything to go by.

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SAA hears from la Grange

SOUTH African Airways recently sponsored the Office Professional Breakfast at Brisbane City Hall, which included speaker Zelda la Grange, former Presidential Aide to Nelson Mandela.

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Kittson christens Scenic Azure

AUSTRALIAN comedienne Jean Kittson has christened Scenic's newest river cruise ship Scenic Azure, its first in Portugal.

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Two decades of Star Alliance

MEMBERS of the Star Alliance celebrated the airline group's 20 years of 'Connecting People and Cultures' in Frankfurt on Sat.

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TA from Hoges to Hemsworth

AUSTRALIAN tourism has come a long way in the past 50 years, Assistant Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Keith Pitt noted at the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) yesterday.

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Schoolies site crashes

THE schoolies.com website crashed minutes after bookings opened yesterday as the site dealt with a record number of bookings for the 2018 event.

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CI A350 to San Fran

CHINA Airlines has commenced its first flight from Taipei to San Francisco using an Airbus A350.

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ATPI RLFWC deal

THE Rugby League Festival of World Cups has appointed ATPI Sports Events to manage the travel arrangements for the England, Wales, Scotland and Armed Forces teams.

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New Albanian airline

ALBANIA is planning to create its own national carrier, with assistance from Turkish Airlines.

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KI Wilderness trails

KANGAROO Island Odysseys has launched a two or three night Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail package for trekkers to enjoy the rugged 61km walking trail.

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‘G’ Rediscover Thai

G ADVENTURES and the Thai Tourism Authority are giving travellers up to 15% off Thailand itineraries in their new Rediscover Thailand campaign.

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‘Escape Winter’ fares

CATHAY Pacific has a sale on departures to Europe, North America, Middle East and select Asian destinations from 12 May until 30 Jun and 01 Sep to 30 Nov.

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Sydney man charged with murdering his mother at Sylvania appears in court

A man who allegedly murdered his mother in a south Sydney townhouse has asked the court for a mental health assessment. 
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Sydney's worsening congestion lengthens wait times for business vehicles

The vehicle fleets of almost half of Sydney businesses are spending an hour longer in traffic each day than a year ago, a survey by the NRMA has found.
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TD breaking news – Flight Centre expands corporate footprint in Europe

FCTG buys 25% of travel group 3Mundi including operations in France, Switzerland and Spain.
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Man charged with murder after mother found dead in Sylvania

A man has been charged with murder after his mother was found dead at Sylvania in Sydney's south on Monday.
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'Solar goldmine': Sydney tapping just one per cent of a stellar resource

The scale of Australia's untapped solar energy resources has been laid bare with a study of the City of Sydney finding as little as 1 per cent of the available rooftops equipped with photovoltaics.
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Sydney bus privatisation plan sparks accusations of betrayal from drivers

The NSW government will privatise the running of scores of buses routest, risking a major dispute with drivers.
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Window Seat 15 May 17

EVERY year travel agent conventions see a range of promotional gimmicks offered to attendees to remind them about the various suppliers showcasing their wares.

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Scoot European Dreamliner fleet

SCOOT took delivery of its newest 787 Dreamliner aircraft on Fri, which will begin flying nonstop between Singapore and Athens from 20 Jun.

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Sobbing husband Gavin de Beyer said wife 'jumped on knife', court told

A sobbing man told Sydney police: "I want my baby back, she's dead, she killed herself."
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TD breaking news – Another record year of cruising from Australasia

CLIA releases 2016 figures showing almost 1.3 million Australian cruisers last year.
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TD breaking news – Aurora Expeditions to add newbuild expedition ship

State-of-the-art ice class ship the first in a "new series of high-performance vessels".
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Woman dies after found in bed 'covered in blood' in Sylvania

The body of a woman has been found inside a townhouse in Sydney's south on Monday morning, police say.
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Man shot in leg in suspected drive-by shooting in Lurnea

A man has been shot in the leg in a suspected drive-by shooting in Sydney's south-west.
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Extra million catching trains to Sydney Airport prompts need for more services

The surge in demand for train services to the airport has been greatest at weekends.
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Man arrested after brawl at Albert Palais Theatre wedding reception in Leichhardt

One man has been arrested and another injured after a brawl involving up to 30 people broke out at a wedding reception in Sydney's inner west.
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The mystery of the bottle-shop, the WestConnex tunnel, and the $50m bill

For the past few months, a mystery has gripped the northern edge of Leichhardt in Sydney's inner west.
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The Refugee Yoga Project improving the lives of Sydney's newest arrivals

Danielle Begg is improving the lives of Sydney's refugee community one deep breath at a time.
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Woman arrested after attacking baby girl with a pole

A baby girl has been rushed to hospital after she was allegedly repeatedly beaten by a 27-year-old woman at a home in sydney's west. 
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St Andrew's Cathedral School at war with massage parlour offering erotic schoolgirl service

One of Sydney's oldest high schools is at war with an alleged illegal brothel that is enticing clients through its doors with workers dressed as school girls.
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After the boom: What Sydney can expect when the property party is over

Sydney's median house price has ballooned by a cool $503,351 since prices took off four-and-a-half years ago, but there's a sense the boom's days are numbered.
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Stamp duty hits record highs amid Sydney housing affordability crisis

Pressure is building on the Premier and Treasurer to deal with Sydney's housing affordability crisis.
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TD breaking news – APT unveils “groundbreaking” new river ship design

AmaMagna to debut in 2019APT has just announced plans for AmaMagna, a totally new concept in river cruising.
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Sydney motorists gain toll-free period of four weeks on widened M4 motorway

The reprieve for motorists on tolls is expected to end by mid-August.
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Fire at Sydney Olympic Park sends black smoke over city's west

Dozens of firefighters have responded to a huge fire at a sports hall in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct.
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Travel Specials 12 May 17

WELCOME to Travel Specials, Travel Daily's Friday feature. If your firm has released a travel special you'd like to make the industry aware of, send the details to specials@traveldaily.com.au.

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Missing middle or 'cookie cutter'? Sydney terrace plans spark suburban concern

Fears that tree-lined Sydney suburbs will be replaced by cookie cutter streetscapes are energising the response by the state's councils to the state government's proposed policy on medium-density housing.
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Eman Sharobeem went to buy a work car but left with a Mercedes for husband: ICAC

In late December 2014, Eman Sharobeem visited a Peter Warren car dealership in western Sydney with her husband and son.
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US facial screening

US CUSTOMS and Border Protection says it will extend plans for facial recognition of travellers to also include US citizens.

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Fairness a tough sell for new tax on Sydney property

The NSW government is struggling to convince some home owners of the merits of a new way to fund fire and emergency services
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Unemployed man from western Sydney wins $50 million in Powerball lottery

An unemployed man from western Sydney is $50 million richer after winning Powerball's division one prize pool.
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Police operation near Bankstown train station after two teens stabbed

Two teenage boys will be taken to hospital after they were stabbed in Sydney's west on Thursday night.
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Dashcam captures drone crashing into car on Sydney Harbour Bridge

A trauma nurse is speaking out about the dangers from drones after one hit his car on the Harbour Bridge.
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China flights surge

CHINA'S airports saw a surge in international flights last year as more Chinese travelled overseas, government data shows.

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'What's the smell?': Raw sewage leaks into inner west creek

A damaged sewerage pipe is causing a right stink in Sydney's inner west.
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Sydney Grammar School teacher, 33, pleads guilty to sex with 17-year-old student

The female teacher, 33, had sex with the 17-year-old student multiple times.
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Photos showcase lost glory of Kings Cross

An exhibition by photographer Rennie Ellis on show at Mossgreen Gallery in Sydney showcases the lost glory of Kings Cross in the early 1970s.
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Underpaid Korean workers at Sydney sandwich outlets could not afford basic living expenses

Operators of the Little Vienna sandwich outlets in Sydney have been fined $87,040 for allegedly exploiting 11 Korean workers who were paid as little as $10 per hour and for using false pay records.
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Housing will need to follow budget spending on rail in western Sydney, says Angus Taylor

Rail infrastructure in Sydney's west will need something to help get it over the line, says Angus Taylor.
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Man convicted for slapping Tigerair worker at Sydney Airport after flight cancelled

A man has pleaded guilty to assault after he slapped a female airline worker across the face when his flight was cancelled.
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Boy rushed to hospital after being hit by a car at Padstow

A young boy has been rushed to hospital with a police escort after he was hit by a car in Sydney's south-west on Wednesday afternoon.
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AFTA update 10 May 17

FROM AFTA's chief executive, Jayson Westbury

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Today’s issue of TD is coming to you courtesy of Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand, from the TRENZ tradeshow. 10 May 17

THE four-day TRENZ travel and tourism show kicked off last night with a welcome function at Shed 10 (see page 4), adjacent to 'The Cloud' where around 300 of New Zealand's leading tourism businesses will showcase their wares to 350 international buyers.

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Window Seat 10 May 17

AIR New Zealand chief exec Christopher Luxon admits a "key challenge" about tapping into the Houston market has been educating American citizens on the geography of the world.

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AAT Kings on Sunrise

AAT Kings brought smiles to morning commuters in Sydney during this morning's broadcast of Sunrise on Channel 7.

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Lindblad Q1 results

LINDBLAD Expeditions Holdings has posted a 3% increase in total revenues to US$63.1m in Q1.

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DFAT South Africa

THE Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has issued an update on Smartraveller for Aussies planning travel to South Africa.

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Celebrity refurb

CELEBRITY Constellation is scheduled to enter dry-dock on 12 May, and will emerge two weeks later on 26 May with new venues, including brand new culinary concepts.

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Mekong Wellness

TRAVELLERS to South East Asia can take part in Travel by Design's first Mekong Wellness Cruise.

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Gotthard Tunnel

GOTTHARD Base Tunnel, the longest railway tunnel in the world stretching 57km, is now opened for tour bookings.

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Delta opens HNL-LAS

DELTA Air Lines will fly daily from Honolulu to Las Vegas during the Christmas period (21 Dec - 14 Jan, 2018), GDS displays show.

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CZ to Langkawi

CHINA Southern Airlines will fly Guangzhou--Langkawi in Malaysia from Jul.

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SilverNeedle rebrand

SILVERNEEDLE Hospitality has announced that it will re-branded as Next Story Group, effective from today.

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Man charged following police pursuit in Sydney's south-west

A 24-year-old man has been charged with drug offences and failing to stop following a police pursuit in Sydney's southwest.
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Four charges dropped in Sydney high school teacher sex case

A Sydney high school teacher accused of having sex with his students has had four charges against him dropped after some confusion about the age of one of his alleged victims.
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Money 09 May 17

WELCOME to Money, TD's Tue feature on what the Australian dollar is doing.

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Window Seat 09 May 17

AUSTRALIA looks like it will be added to an international 'no-fly' list - but the move has nothing to do with terrorism.

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Travellers Choice to expand

TRAVELLERS Choice has added three new member shareholders to its national retail network in Queensland and Victoria.

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Air NZ unveils new MEL lounge

AIR New Zealand last night unveiled its new International lounge on the ground floor of Melbourne Airport.

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Brochures 08 May 17

THIS week's Brochures of the Week is brought to you by DriveAway Holidays. If your firm is releasing a new brochure you'd like to make the industry aware of, send a brief description summarising its features and itineraries, including a PDF of the front cover, and contact details to

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Window Seat 08 May 17

HELSINKI'S Central Railway Station "men of rock" statues donned their own KISS masks to celebrate the city hosting rock legends KISS.

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Sandra’s up the creek!

PICTURED paddling her way along Fiji's mighty Navua River, MTA - Mobile Travel Agent, Sandra Di Benedetto recently visited the destination with other agents as part of a Tourism Fiji 'Matai' famil.

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Fiji celebrates biggest ever Tourism Expo

FIJI last week held the most extensive Fijian Tourism Expo ever staged, with over 160 buyers converging on Denarau from more than 20 countries around the world.

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Mantra Sun City Challenge

MANTRA Sun City in Surfers Paradise welcomed over 50 executives last Thu who participated in the Chain Reaction Challenge bike ride.

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Sydney man charged with $1.7 million bank fraud

A man has been charged with two fraud offences involving the alleged fraud of almost $1.7 million.
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Woman indecently assaulted on Sydney Harbour Bridge: police

A woman was indecently assaulted on the Sydney Harbour Bridge by two men who offered to take a photo for her, police say.
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Man seriously injured in Sydney boat crash

A man has been flown to a hospital in serious condition after he was involved in a high-speed boat crash on the Hawkesbury River in Sydney's north.
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Couple detained for Sydney police assaults

A teenage couple have allegedly assaulted two police officers following a domestic incident in western Sydney.
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Fidget spinners take over Sydney as users spin their days away

They're the latest craze to take Sydney by storm and they've been seen mesmerising people from the boardroom to the classroom.
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Man overboard off Sydney-bound cruise ship

An American man is believed to have fallen overboard from a cruise ship which arrived in Sydney this week.
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Sydney traffic: two hurt in multi-vehicle crash on M2

Two people have been injured in a multi-vehicle crash on the M2 at North Rocks on Friday afternoon.
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Travel Specials 05 May 17

WELCOME to Travel Specials, Travel Daily's Friday feature. If your firm has released a travel special you'd like to make the industry aware of, send the details to specials@traveldaily.com.au.

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Window Seat 05 May 17

NO PHOTOS for you!

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ETG, BA experience Singapore

A SELECT group of NSW agents from Express Travel Group were recently treated to an exciting educational to Singapore, in partnership with British Airways.

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Fiji on the Bollywood stage

GUESTS at the 2017 Fijian Tourism Expo last night celebrated amid all the colour of Bollywood at a marquee dinner on the lawns of the Denarau Golf and Racquet Club.

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Sydney lawyer Carl Harrap grabbed woman's groin, court told

The lawyer grabbed the woman from behind on the Sydney Harbour National Park's Clontarf Track before he turned and "bolted", the court hears.
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Sydney GP jailed for murdering wife at New Year's to be with lover

A Sydney GP has been jailed for at least 20 years and three months for murdering his second wife with a lethal dose of insulin in order to pursue a relationship with his now third wife.
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Nepalese gurkhas take on Sydney half marathon for earthquake victims

While many would consider a half marathon to be an intensive workout, for six Nepalese gurkhas, it is simply a rewarding way to spend a day off from work. 
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Greenpeace activists unfurl anti-coal, anti-CommBank banner on Sydney's Pyrmont Bridge

Activists from environmental group Greenpeace have unveiled a banner on the Pyrmont Bridge urging the Commonwealth Bank to stop supporting the coal industry.
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TD breaking news – Tourism industry to take over Star Ratings program

Australian Tourism Industry Council to take control from 1 July 2017.
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Grandparents injured in Sydney house fire

Two people aged in their 60s have been injured while fleeing their burning Sydney home with their teenage grandson.
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TD breaking news – Qantas forecasts $1.4 billion full year profit

Carrier cites improvements in domestic and international revenues.
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Industry Appointments 04 May 17

WELCOME to Industry Appointments, Travel Daily's Thursday feature which has the latest job appointments from across the industry. If you have just appointed someone to a new position and would like to update the industry email appointments@traveldaily.com.au.

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on location in 04 May 17

NADI, Fiji

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Window Seat 04 May 17

AIRPLANE tugs may not be the most glamorous vehicles going around today.

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Collette has the Passion

COLLETTE is gearing up to offer customers a chance to secure their spot to be part of their Oberammergau Passion Play tour in 2020.

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NYC – best city in the world!

LAST night consumer travel magazine International Traveller hosted several hundred travel industry people at a Sydney event to announce the winners of its 2017 Reader's Choice awards.

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Fiji Tourism Expo kicks off

Tourism Fiji's newly recruited regional manager for Australia, Hal Caldwell (pictured above right) has been tasked with steering more Aussies back to the island nation, following ongoing visitor number drops in the wake of Cyclone Winston in Feb 2016.

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Cheapflights Compass report

ABOVE: Cheapflights Australia/NZ regional sales manager Nathan Graham and colleague Tom Bonnafoux (pictured) hosted an event at Sydney's Aria restaurant yesterday to launch the latest edition of the annual Cheapflights Compass report.

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Copa/TK codeshare

STAR Alliance member carriers Copa Airlines and Turkish Airlines have inked a new codeshare agreement on flights between Panama and Istanbul.

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Betsy beer on more

FIRST and Business class passengers will be able to enjoy Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Beer Co's creation, Betsy Beer onboard flights from Hong Kong to Europe (except the UK) throughout May and Jun 2017 and on services to NZ and Tel Aviv from Nov until Dec.

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Le Club Freddies

ACCORHOTELS loyalty program Le Club AccorHotels has won 'Best Hotel Program of the Year' for Europe/Africa zone at the Freddie Awards in the USA.

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'We were great mates': Bisexual teacher denies relationship with male and female students

A former Sydney high school teacher has denied having sex with a female student, claiming they were "good mates".
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London arrest of Chinese 'healer' Hongchi Xiao wanted over death of six-year-old Sydney boy

Hongchi Xiao travels the world earning money from "self-healing" courses in which he tells diabetics to fast and quit their medication, sometimes with deadly results.
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Window Seat 03 May 17

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TravelManagers in Italy with CIT

NINE TravelManagers across Australia recently enjoyed a six-night Italy educational experience, hosted by CIT Holidays' Carol Scalercio and Melbourne based Qatar Airways sales executive Jennifer Julio.

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Odysseus’ local push

MIAMI-BASED travel technology firm Odysseus sees "tremendous opportunity" in the APAC market, president and ceo Monish Luthra told TD during a visit down under this week.

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WestJet 787-9 order

WESTJET has announced a definitive purchase agreement with Boeing for up to 20 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.

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Translation services

TOURISM Australia is seeking tenders provide written translation services.

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Paris next for QF 787s

AUSTRALIAN flag carrier Qantas is looking to Paris, with industry insiders reporting Perth to Paris flights will commence late next year with Boeing 787-9s.

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Thomas Cook closures

TRAVEL agency Thomas Cook Retail will close a further 17 stores and affecting 62 members of staff.

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Eurodrive free days

RENAULT Eurodrive are offering seven free days on all models and free pick up and returns for collections before 31 Jul.

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The white ibis, or bin chicken, hits the carbs in Sydney, leaving its 'paleo diet' behind in the bush

Far removed from its natural environment in the marshes of western NSW, in the city the white ibis is giving up its protein-rich diet and is loading up on carbs.
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Property manager Mark Kolodynski stole rental bonds for his TAB account

A Sydney real estate agent who embezzled hundreds of thousands of dollars from renters' bonds and trust accounts to make bets on sports has been jailed for 18 months.
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WestJet ULCC boss

BOB Cummings has been appointed executive vp for WestJet's new yet-to-be-named ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) which will launch late in 2017 or early 2018.

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Americas on sale

GLOBUS is offering travellers to Canada and America a 10% early booking discount to celebrate the release of its 2018 preview brochure for the region.

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globalCARS special

CAR lease operator globalCARS has launched "Europe on Sale" with savings of up to $560 on a range of Renault vehicles which now cost from $1,499 for 28 days.

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Curio Washington DC

LOCATED six blocks from the White House in Washington DC, The Darcy Washington DC is the latest hotel to join the Curio Collection by Hilton.

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Veriu B’dway gm

PATRICK O'Meley will take to the helm of the new Veriu Broadway hotel as hotel manager.

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Emirates delegations

EMIRATES received two official government delegations from Australia and Greece at Arabian Travel Market.

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JUCY delivery service

JUCY RV will make road trips more relaxed by offering a new delivery service and 24-hour pick-ups and drop-offs.

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TRENZ buyers grow

BUYERS from 29 countries are heading to New Zealand for the tourism industries most important event, TRENZ.

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The Morning Show off to Disneyland Resort

CHANNEL 7's The Morning Show is heading to Disneyland Resort in California to celebrate the show's 10th anniversary.

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AFTA update 02 May 17

FROM AFTA's chief executive, Jayson Westbury

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Window Seat 02 May 17

HOW many zeros in a million? Not enough, if you ask the team at Virgin Australia's Velocity frequent flyer scheme.

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Haven’s heading to Havana!

PERTH agent Jazmin Haven from Flight Centre Hay Street has won a seven-night trip to Havana, Cuba, courtesy of TravelCube.

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New Hawaiian livery revealed

HAWAIIAN Airlines has revealed an updated brand identity and the freshly-painted livery of a Boeing 717 (N488HA), the first of its fleet of more than 50 aircraft that will feature the new design.

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Indigenous tourism’s next gen

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VTIC applaud govt

THE Victoria Tourism Industry Council has welcomed news that the Victorian Govt has committed funding to projects such as completing Stage 3 of the Melbourne Park redevelopment, planning for a Melbourne Airport rail link and upgrading the state's regional train lines.

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Uber avoids the NT

RIDE-SHARING company Uber will not launch its services in the Northern Territory after the NT govt announced a new regulatory model on Fri.

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Tianjin delays LGW

CHANGES have been made to Tianjin Airlines Tianjin-Xi'an-London Gatwick service, planned to operate twice weekly using Airbus A330-200 aircraft.

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Bellissima bookable

MSC Voyagers Club members can now make a reservation for MSC Cruises' MSC Bellissima, the line's second Meraviglia- Generation mega-ship.

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Republic exits Chptr 11

US REGIONAL carrier Republic Airways has exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

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Anthony Bell AVO case hears Kelly Landry had suspicions about Erin Molan

Hours after Anthony Bell and his wife Kelly Landry celebrated his Sydney to Hobart victory, she kicked him out of their hotel room.
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Venture Holidays – New Singapore & Malaysia 2017/18

Venture Holidays has launched its 2017/18 brochure covering Singapore and Malaysia.
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Sunlover Holidays – Signature Collection 2017/18

Sunlover Holidays’ 2017/18 Signature Collection brochure showcases a variety of accommodation and touring options ranging from luxury lodges, island escapes and beach getaways to cosmopolitan city packages and remote escapes.
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DriveAway Holidays – UK & Ireland Driving Guides

Drive beyond the known and explore the UK and Ireland throughout 2017.
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Window Seat 01 May 17

IT'S a seasonal ritual repeated by backpackers all over the world - turfing unwanted furniture onto the street when it's time to move on.

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QR treats Uniworld agents

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Hawaiian Airlines Aussie team surprises exec VP

HAWAIIAN Airlines' Australian team surprised its executive vice president and chief commercial officer Peter Ingram with his very own Cattleman 'Akubra' this week.

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Third Cruise Travel Centre open

THE Hunter Travel Group celebrated the opening of its third Cruise Travel Centre, Cruise Travel Centre Green Hills on Sat.

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Star Wars hotel for Disney World?

DISNEY is reportedly planning a Star Wars hotel as part of its newest 'land' set to open at Disney World in Florida in 2019.

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Finnair Lapland boost

FINNAIR will add extra flights to several Lapland airports for the winter European 2017 season, in response to strong demand for the region.

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Tank Stream package

SYDNEY'S Tank Stream hotel is offering guests a two night accommodation package that includes a historical tour that traces the path of the city's original water source.

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SSO China Tour

THE Sydney Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has announced China Eastern Airlines as the official Airline Partner of its 2017 China Tour, to be held from 11 to 17 Sep.

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Royal drops single sup

ROYAL Zambezi Lodge in Zambia has dropped its single supplement fee ahead of the 2017 and 2018 season.

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Grand Mercure WLG

THE Mercure Wellington will rebrand to the Grand Mercure Wellington from today, following a NZ$12m transformation.

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Sydney Airport finally turns down chance to build new airport at Badgerys Creek

Sydney Airport has turned down the opportunity to build and operate the new airport at Badgeys Creek because of the "considerable risks" its investors would bear for decades.
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Man's 'shoes full of blood' after hide-and-seek stabbing, court hears

A man's shoes "were full of blood" after he was stabbed by his ex-wife who "tricked" him into closing his eyes as part of a game of hide-and-seek with their son, a Sydney jury has been told.
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Health Tracker reveals Sydney suburbs with highest rates of obese and overweight children, inactive adults

When it comes to health, "your environment influences your choices," says Professor Rosemary Calder.
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Five-year-old boy injured in shooting at Lurnea in Sydney's south-west

A five-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after he was shot at a home in Sydney's south-west on Monday night.
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Sydney weather: Coolest April in nine years to make way for early May warmth

Sydney's mild autumn is set to extend well into May.
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Investigation finds track inspection failures 'systemic' across Sydney Trains network

The blunt assessment is contained in a just-released report by the Office of Transport Safety Investigations.
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