Darwin is usually cast as the backup dancer to Australia’s star capital cities, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. But Australia’s smallest capital city is ready to steal the show after being named as the cultural capital of Australia. Round of applause!. This crown was awarded by language...

This surprising city has just been crowned as the cultural capital of Australia

I’m from Sydney, and one of my favourite things about Melbourne is the way the city has preserved its heritage architecture and old-world charm. The Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street exemplifies this. The Hilton has taken a heritage building that was formerly the Melbourne Equity Chambers, built in 1931, and turned it into a new hotel with mod cons, but maintained its divine Italian Romanesque and Gothic architectural detailing.

Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street

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Neoclassical Revival House, 1909, Boston

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Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

In times gone by, Scarborough was the place to be in the summer months. These days, it’s not quite the bustling holiday destination it used to be – but that could soon be about to change. Scarborough’s local council has announced a goal to oversee an £11 million...

This popular English seaside town’s pier is getting a massive £11 million makeover

The famous mochi balls by Min Fong Hong in Tsuen Wan are now available in supermarkets! City'super has just announced that they will be launching these chewy delights at five of their branches across the city, with an exclusive new almond flavour up for grabs. Here’s everything you need to know about when, where, and how to get your hands on them.

These viral mochi treats are now available at City'super

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

As locals, we'll happily proclaim we feel safe living in Melbourne. Of course, like many big cities, it's important to have street smarts and use common sense to avoid precarious situations. But as residents of the fourth most liveable city in the world, we haven't felt like safety is an issue (cost of living, however, is another story). But what about people who are new to Melbourne, for whom the Hoddle Grid is an unfamiliar maze? Well, they're in safe hands too – as our city has been dubbed one of the top ten safest in the world for tourists.

Melbourne is one of the top ten safest cities in the world for travellers, according to Forbes Advisor

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

New Amsterdam, IN

Love oysters? Get to shucking with The Little Island this summer. Starting July 31 until August 4, Little Island is hosting a one-of-a-kind oyster market. Curated by New Amsterdam Market founder and culinary world all-star Robert LaValva, the market will include live oyster shucking and vendors onsite with more snacks and bites aplenty. In collaboration with the market, The Oyster Radio Hour will be playing in the amphitheater. Pop by the live radio show to learn about the resilience and the many ecological roles of the oyster. Admission to the market is free while food and beverage will be available for purchase.

New Amsterdam Oyster Market at Little Island

London has got all sorts of random and specific museums. There’s the formidable Vagina Museum, the gruesome Old Operating Theatre Museum, and one gallery dedicated entirely to the first tunnel in the world built under a river. We’re talking about the Brunel Museum in Rotherhithe, which has everything you need to know about the Thames Tunnel. But a warning – if you’re planning on visiting the Brunel Museum soon, you need to go before September. Soon it will close to undergo major renovations.

Rotherhithe’s much-loved Brunel Museum will close later this year for a major revamp

Cambridge, MA

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A free, outdoor pop-up roller skating rink is open for the summer in Cambridge's Kendall Square. Rollerama at Kendall Common was put together by MIT's real estate group, and it's part of an initiative to bring the community to the newly-acquired space on the corner of Broadway and Third Street.

Free Roller Skating Rink Open All Summer Long In Cambridge

We have now entered the summer festival season in Tokyo, and this weekend is a good example of how lively the city can be during this time of year. One of the main reasons why we are particularly excited about this weekend is that the festivities are varied, so there’s something for different interests.

3 best Japanese festivals happening in Tokyo this July 19-21 weekend

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"In a sparsely appointed guest room hung a large nylon wall hanging of Kim Jung Un emblazoned with the words, 'Live, Laugh, Love.'"

17 Wildest Features People Saw In Homes While House-Searching

Does Buckingham Palace have a cupboard for its tupperware? Is there a drawer full of randomly accumulated objects from screwdrivers to hair clips and phone chargers? Does it have a tin of biscuits with left-over Hobnobs abandoned at the bottom?. Much mystery surrounds the inner workings of Buckingham Palace, but...

First look: inside Buckingham Palace’s never-seen-before East Wing

Hafsah is a serious, devout student from Bradford; Bilal is a lad from Birmingham; studying in London, they bond over a peanut butter and blueberry sandwich, but is their evident bond enough to surmount the social and cultural differences between them? Usaamah Ibraheem Hussain and Humera Syed star in the debut play by Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan, which is also the final piece of programming in Indhu Rubasingham’s tenure as Kiln artistic director.

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Some VirginiaDays of Our Lives fans have been watching Ari Zucker as Nicole Walker since she debuted in 1998. Her on-again-off-again romance with Eric Brady (Greg Vaughan) is legendary.

Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Ari Zucker dishes her new role and Nicole's future in Salem

The coastline of Albania is the Mediterranean you never knew existed. In Albania it’s still possible – if you put in a bit of effort – to find a little beach peace, even during the sweltering August holiday season. True, some of Albania’s beaches are nowadays as...

The 7 best beaches in Albania

Boston, NY

Summer in the city is no joke this year. Boston is blanketed in a heat advisory and real-feel temperatures are over 100°F. Mayor Michelle Wu announced a heat emergency on Monday, July 15, and it doesn't show any signs of letting up. Temperatures will reach into the high 90s...

Fun ways to stay cool in Boston during the 2024 heatwave

Would you permanently alter your body for a lifetime of free hot dogs? That’s the deal from the Silhouette Lounge in Allston, which tempts the twentysomethings and townies that frequent the beloved dive bar with a free hot dog, everyday, in perpetuity, if you get tattooed with their logo or other Silhouette Lounge insignia.

Are free hot dogs really worth a permanent tattoo? For these Bostonians: Yes

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Calling all science fans! If you’re fed up with the three-hour journey to Canberra to get to Questacon – Australia’s super-interactive National Science and Technology Centre...

South Eveleigh's winter events series

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