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4 days ago | 
nz.news.yahoo.com | Courtney Greatrex
An expat living in China has revealed a major shift in supermarket stock after making an unexpected Aussie find. Canadian expat Emily recently discovered American beef has been replaced with Australian beef in Chinese grocery stores on the back of mammoth tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump earlier this year. It's the second time in recent weeks that residents in China have noticed American beef is no longer available, with the Australian product replacing it.
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6 days ago | 
nz.news.yahoo.com | Courtney Greatrex
Most Aussie adventurers will know that even the best-laid camping plans can hit a few curveballs along the way — be it equipment mishaps, road problems or wild weather. Now, outdoorsman Jamie has issued a warning to Aussies to be extra aware of their surroundings in wet conditions after making a deadly discovery near his tent on a recent trip.
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1 week ago | 
nz.news.yahoo.com | Courtney Greatrex
There are few Aussies who haven't considered picking up one of the many highly-paid jobs in Australia's booming mining industry at least once or twice in their lives. Mining workers are among the highest paid in the country, with even entry-level roles starting at over $90,000 per year.
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1 week ago | 
flipboard.com | Courtney Greatrex
13 hours agoIn the past decade, Dennis Bunnik has boarded more than 700 flights, nearly half of which have been in business class. Those flights — especially a long-haul business-class flight — have come with plenty of amenities. Bunnik, a CEO for the travel company Bunnik Tours and an aviation YouTuber, told …
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1 week ago | 
nz.news.yahoo.com | Courtney Greatrex
Passengers on a recent Jetstar flight from Bali to Australia were completely baffled when boarding the plane, as the cabin appeared to fill with what looked like thick smoke. Those on the plane could barely see in front of them when they searched for their seats as the phenomenon unfolded. One Aussie on board said "I've never seen it that bad". Theories began to fly online as Aussies attempted to understand what was going on after a passenger shared a video.
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1 week ago | 
nz.news.yahoo.com | Courtney Greatrex
A distressing discovery on a quiet Australian beach has laid bare a catastrophe unfolding along Australia's coastline, impacting millions of marine animals — and humans. Following days of heavy rain and flooding along the NSW Mid North Coast last week which left hundreds without a home and five people dead, hundreds and thousands of items — including a pontoon made out of styrofoam — have washed up on the region's beaches.
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1 week ago | 
nz.news.yahoo.com | Courtney Greatrex
As authorities grapple with reducing the number of injuries and deaths on Aussie roads, a trial of a new type of three-dimensional road markings has been expanded in Australia's south, prompting a warning to drivers. Known as 'dragon's teeth', the aim of the road markings is to alert drivers to a change in the road, such as a reduction in the speed limit.
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2 weeks ago | 
nz.news.yahoo.com | Courtney Greatrex
A "scary" noise coming from the roof of a family home has prompted a tradie to issue a warning to Aussie residents. Leading pest controller Jhy Carroll was called to a Gold Coast home this week after a resident reported her children were terrified to go to bed due to a noise coming from their roof. After investigating, it was revealed possums had gnawed through thick lead flashings, which prevent water from entering a roof at its joints, to gain entry to the family's roof and make a home inside.
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2 weeks ago | 
nz.news.yahoo.com | Courtney Greatrex
have been urged to be aware of their surroundings and "keep an eye" out for anything out of the ordinary on our roads after an emergency crew was called out to save a baby bat. Wildlife rescuers told Yahoo News drivers play a critical role in saving wildlife in strife along Aussie roads after one "vigilant" community member spotted the tiny flying fox hanging from powerlines near Townsville in north Queensland.
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2 weeks ago | 
nz.news.yahoo.com | Courtney Greatrex
It's no secret that Australians love Bali. Last year 1.5 million of us jumped on a flight to visit the picturesque tourist island in search of sun, relaxation, and adventure. However, despite the country introducing a $15 tourist levy last February to help tackle the growing problem of overcrowding at some of the Indonesian island's most popular attractions, very few are actually paying it.
