The remote beaches of NSW are some of our state’s most stunning, but when disaster strikes, being on an unpatrolled beach is less ideal. To make beach days at these unspoiled coastal spots even more special, the government has installed Emergency Response Beacons at eight of the state’s most popular (and dangerous) unpatrolled beaches, including Gordons Bay, Mahon Pool, North Palm Beach and Turimetta, all here in Sydney.

These 8 high-risk NSW and Sydney beaches just became safer to swim at

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The Kimberley in Western Australia is now an expedition hotspot, with luxury ships taking intrepid guests deep into one of the world’s last great wildernesses.

What It's Like to Cruise Through One of Australia's Most Remote Regions — With Deadly Crocs and Ancient Landscapes

Life feels extra expensive right now. Coffees, cabbages and even Caramello Koalas have all doubled in price over the past few years. There are certain spots where our wallets are being squeezed the tightest, and the latest Cost of Living Index by City has revealed exactly which ones. Warning: the results aren’t looking good for us living Down Under, with six Australian cities landing in the top 50 for most costly places to live.

Eeek! This is officially Australia’s most expensive city in 2024

Most people are feeling the pinch financially right now – coffees, cabbages and even Caramello Koalas have all doubled in price over the past few years, and life in general seems more expensive. There are certain places where our wallets are being squeezed the tightest, and the latest Cost of Living Index by City has revealed exactly which ones.

Huh?! Melbourne is officially the least expensive major Australian city to live in right now

You're not alone in thinking life feels extra expensive right now. Coffees, cabbages and even Caramello Koalas have all doubled in price over the past few years. There are certain spots where our wallets are being squeezed the tightest, and the latest Cost of Living Index by City has revealed exactly which ones. The results aren’t great for us Down Under, with six Australian cities landing in the top 50 for most costly places to live, and Sydney ranking as the 24th most expensive city in the world (the third most expensive in Australia).

Surprising news: Sydney is only the 3rd most expensive city in Australia

Racist anti-immigrant protests breaking out across several British cities have prompted six nations to release travel warnings for the UK. The protests and riots involved attacks on businesses and have been increasingly violent since they began on Friday, August 2. Some of the attacks targeted hotels, including multiple Holiday Inns, according to CNN. The hotels were housing asylum seekers.

6 Countries Are Warning Travelers Not to Visit This European Nation

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Distressing viral footage shows the moment Australian pro-surfer Kai McKenzie was mauled by a great white shark and pulled underwater off the coast of Port Macquarie, NSW on July 23. The shark bite severed the surfer’s leg, which later washed up on the beach.

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As an actor, Merritt Butrick was cast in one of the most coveted roles in the history of science fiction media. He played David Marcus, the son of the iconic Captain James T. Kirk, portrayed by William Shatner in the 1982 theatrical movie, Star Trek: The Wrath of Kahn. Sadly, Butrick died of AIDS in 1989. He was only 29 years old. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Star Trek' Actor Merrit Butrick: 35 Years After His Tragic Death

Flash floods are no joke, and this time, Dolly Parton's beloved Tennessee-based theme park, Dollywood, had to suffer the consequences. On Sunday, July 28, a strong thunderstorm surprised park visitors, causing a scary flash flood. Multiple areas of the park quickly filled with water, and videos shared online by park visitors themselves show gushing canals of muddy water rising up to their ankles and, at times, their calves."Careful!" says a park visitor and a TikTok poster, visually summarizing the situation. In the video, park visitors are allegedly walking towards the exit while fast currents of water run over their feet. Towards the end, one clip shows the conditions of the parking lot, where some cars are partially submerged.

Watch Dolly Parton's Dollywood Get Hit by a Massive Flash Flood

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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Planning your next adventure? While exploring new cities can be exciting, it’s essential to stay informed about potential risks, especially when it comes to robberies. Here’s a rundown of the most robbery-prone cities in America, what thieves are targeting, and who’s most at risk. Baltimore, Maryland. Baltimore...

Travel Alert! These U.S. Cities Have the Highest Robbery Rates

Tropical Storm Ernesto is racing toward Puerto Rico with heavy rainfall, gusty winds and dangerous surf.

Tropical Storm Ernesto is headed for Puerto Rico. Here’s where it could go next

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No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

You wait ages for a Yorkshire-set folk-horror dripping with grief and dread, and then two come along at once. First, there was The Moor, a melancholy, subtly supernatural tale of grief and dread set in motion by the death of a young boy; Starve Acre, however... well, same but it’s the ’70s and has bigger stars.

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Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

It is expected that the rain will begin by late Monday. Rainfall totals of 4 to 6 inches will be widespread, with up to 10 inches in parts of the island. The National Hurricane Center issued tropical storm warnings for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands on Monday morning. The...

Tropical storm Ernesto set to hit Puerto Rico: Warnings in effect, potential for heavy rain and strong winds

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

While plenty of us will be headed to Greece for our summer holiday this year, an ongoing heatwave is throwing plans into disarray. Extreme high temperatures have continued throughout the summer after Greece experienced its earliest-ever heatwave in June – and the heat, combined with gale-force winds, has caused a major wildfire to break out near Athens over the last few days. Almost 40,000 acres of land has been scorched so far.

Is it safe to travel to Athens? What Greece wildfires mean for your trip

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The second-largest canyon in the whole world is right here in NSW

Bordered by stunning coastline to the east, mountains to the west and national parks to the north and south, Sydney is a city with abundant access...

The second-largest canyon in the whole world is right here in NSW

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