‘I won’t disappear to run for parliament’: Formerly independent mayor likely Liberal candidate for Groth’s seat

Celebrity chef Guy Grossi to close Brisbane restaurant

Diners only have a few days to experience its Amalfi-inspired cooking.

Hong Kong crowds flock to Tai Po wishing tree for Lunar New Year blessings

Local residents and tourists flocked to the wishing tree in Tai Po on the first day of the Lunar New Year to pray for good health, happiness and prosperity for Hong Kong. Despite intermittent showers and temperatures of around 18 degrees Celsius (64 Fahrenheit) marking the first day of the Lunar New Year, little dampened visitors’ enthusiasm for hanging their wishing placards on the tree. In Hong Kong, it is traditional to write one’s wishes on a card attached to an orange-shaped plastic ball...

Crete, Algarve, Sardinia: Where to find Europe’s best beaches for 2026, according to travellers

There is also a new ‘one of a kind’ category for beaches with extra-special features.

EU countries need to 'urgently coordinate' to adapt to climate change, EU's advisory board warns

More frequent climate-related events such as flooding, wildfires, repeated heatwaves, and droughts call for a precautionary approach, according to the latest report from the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change.

Private health premiums to rise at fastest rate in almost a decade

Fight to ban Russian steel intensifies in Brussels

The European Parliament is pushing for a full ban on Russian steel to choke off Moscow’s revenues, but several EU governments still rely on importing it. High-stakes negotiations start next week.