Abhorrent online abuse of backpacker killed in Sydney cliff fall, says mother
Online trolls targeting a British backpacker who died falling from a cliff edge in Australia have been branded as “heartless” by her mother.
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Tributes paid to British backpacker who died in Sydney cliff fall
Emotional tributes have poured in for a “talented” and “incredibly beautiful” British backpacker who died after falling from a cliff edge notorious for tourists risking their lives to take selfies.
British backpacker dies in Sydney cliff fall
A British backpacker is reported to have died after falling off a cliff in Sydney early on Sunday morning.
3,000 reservists called in as Australia’s wildfire crisis worsens
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Saturday called up 3,000 defence force reservists as the threat of wildfires escalated on what shaped as a torrid weekend in at least three states.
Death toll rises and thousands shelter on beaches as Australia’s fires rage
Two more people died, five others were missing feared dead and thousands were evacuated to beaches as Australia’s most devastating wildfire season on record worsened on Tuesday.
Sydney fireworks display to go ahead amid wildfires risk
Sydney will set off its famous New Year fireworks display after being granted an exemption to a total fire ban.
Sydney fireworks might still be called off amid wildfire crisis
Pressure was building on Monday for Sydney’s iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks to be cancelled due to wildfire danger, after pyrotechnics planned for the nation’s capital Canberra were called off.
Thousands of koalas feared dead as massive Australian wildfires destroy habitat
Thousands of koalas are feared to have died in a wildfire-ravaged area north of Sydney, further diminishing Australia’s iconic marsupial, while the fire danger accelerated on Saturday in the country’s east as temperatures soared.
Australia PM sorry for holiday as two firefighters die battling wildfires
Two volunteer firefighters have died while battling wildfires ravaging Australia’s most populous state, forcing Prime Minister Scott Morrison to cut short his family holiday.
Australia’s most populous state declares wildfire emergency
Australia’s most populous state, New South Wales (NSW) has declared a seven-day state of emergency as oppressive conditions fanned around 100 wildfires.
Qantas to make London-Sydney non-stop decision in March
Qantas is poised to buy up to 12 modified Airbus aircraft for its proposal to begin non-stop flights connecting Sydney with London and New York.
Sydney choked by hazardous haze from Australia bush fires
Wildfires have engulfed the Australian city of Sydney in haze so thick in some places it was 11 times worse than the level considered hazardous and was heavy enough to trigger fire alarms.
Sydney blanketed again as smoke haze hits new low
Sydney was blanketed in thick smoke again on Tuesday in the worst case of the problem to hit the city since Australia’s wildfire crisis began several weeks ago.
Smoke shrouds Sydney’s skyline as wildfires burn nearby
Thick smoke from wildfires has shrouded Sydney and its surrounding areas, with health experts warning residents with medical conditions to remain indoors.
Qantas jet lands in Sydney after non-stop flight from London
A non-stop Qantas flight from London landed in Sydney 19 hours and 19 minutes after take-off.
Qantas jet lands in Sydney after non-stop flight from London
A non-stop Qantas flight from London to Sydney has landed, 19 hours and 19 minutes after take-off.
Non-stop flight from Heathrow to Sydney takes off
A non-stop Qantas flight from London to Sydney has taken off from Heathrow.
Toll rises in Australian wildfires with worsening weather forecast
The death toll in wildfires raging across Australia’s most populous state has risen to four as authorities warned of worsening weather conditions to come.
Qantas to test direct flight from London to Sydney
Qantas is set to try a new ultra-long haul flight from London to Sydney as part of a trial for a potential commercial route.
Un-Bali-vable: Aberdeen expat to tackle ultramarathon for charity
An Aberdeen native is taking on a gruelling running challenge to help disadvantaged children.
Stomach virus forces Pink to cancel third show in Sydney
Pop superstar Pink remained in a hospital on Tuesday with a stomach virus, forcing her to postpone a third Sydney show, her promoter said.
Scientists have stored light as sound on memory chips for the first time
In a pretty futuristic achievement, scientists have converted light to sound to store inside a microchip.
Australia-based fans secure tickets to cup final – thanks to kind hearted Dons fans
Two Australia-based Aberdeen fans who booked to fly to the Scottish Cup final without having tickets for the match have been saved by a pair of good samaritans.