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Catherine Kolomyjec, centre, with crew members Stanislav Nikolov (left) and Dr Wolfgang Roeske on the ship last Sunday.

western australiaPremiumHow acts of kindness changed a nightmare in Freo

The deep connection formed when a ship was stuck in Covid lives on

PROFESSOR ROSS DOWLING

The writer on the last leg of her journey from Seville to Cordoba.

SpainPremiumThe joy of cycling solo with a group through Andalusia

Suzanne Morphet takes a freewheeling trip in Europe

SUZANNE MORPHET

Scott Zeglin (right), discussing Qantas’ plans with facilitator Adrian Schofield at Routes Asia.

aviationPremiumQantas eyes growth from ‘unique’ Perth

Emma Kelly with inside news

Emma Kelly

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger and partner Melanie Hamrick are engaged.

MusicComments‘Horny teenagers’: Mick Jagger, 81, engagement confirmed

Age shall not weary him, although at 81 Mick Jagger may be slightly wedding weary, after his fiancee revealed the couple have been engaged for three years.

Matt Shrivell

Mangku Sudarsana, the Bone Healer in Bali.

BaliPremiumBali’s Bone Healer

Dave Smith sees if a ‘balian’ can cure what ails him

Dave Smith

Drones are perfect to capture an extablishing shot for a picture story. This one paints a perfect picture of the camping grounds at Red Bluff nestled between the deep blue ocean and the arid country beyond.

PhotographyA Place in Four Pictures: Red Bluff

Mogens Johansen uses his drone to capture Red Bluff in pictures

Mogens Johansen

A cable car connects Funchal with Monte.

tipsMadeira’s big five

Steve McKenna’s pick on a picturesque island

Steve McKenna

Portland stone clads the exterior of the Stormont parliament building.

Northern IrelandCalmer days for Stormont

Steve McKenna finds enthralling history and evolution in Northern Ireland

Steve McKenna

US President Donald Trump has had his annual physical exam at Walter Reed Army Medical Centre.

Americas - USA, Canada, South AmericaCommentsWhat Donald Trump’s medical exam is likely to reveal

Donald Trump has had his annual check-up with the presidential doctor after saying he has ‘never felt better’.

Matt Shrivell

Investigators will determine the cause of a small plane crash in Boca Raton, Florida.

THE NIGHTLYHorrific footage as plane crashes killing all occupants

Terrifying footage has emerged after a small plane carrying three passengers slammed into a highway in Florida killing all the occupants in a massive fireball.

Matt Shrivell

Investigators will determine the cause of a small plane crash in Boca Raton, Florida.

Americas - USA, Canada, South AmericaHorrific footage as plane crashes killing all occupants

Terrifying footage has emerged after a small plane carrying three passengers slammed into a highway in Florida killing all the occupants in a massive fireball.

Matt Shrivell

We’ll drink to that. Fynn Blackwell-Young and Lidia Petruzzelli look forward to the reform of WA liquor laws.

Great FridayCommentsPubs plan for Great Friday as ‘outdated’ laws shown door

One hundred WA venues apply for exemptions from rules forcing alcohol to be served with a meal on Good Friday.

Simon Collins

Incredible footage has captured the moment a man called triple-0 after he broke his back in three places in a horror paragliding accident. LifeFlight Josh Thies

NEWSWild footage after horror paragliding accident

Incredible footage has emerged after a man broke his back in three places in a horror paragliding accident described as “the worst situation of (his) life”.

Clareese Packer

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced visa changes for Pacific Island nations. (AP PHOTO)

TravelPremiumNew Zealand simplifies visa rules for Pacific

New Zealand is waiving visa requirements for Pacific Island travellers who already have Australian visas, the government has announced.

Ben McKay

More than 60,000 Virgin Australia customers will be refunded after they were overcharged for itinerary changes.

NewsPremium61,000 Virgin customers could get refunds

Virgin Australia will refund 61,000 customers who were overcharged for itinerary changes over a five-year period.

Emma Kirk

A Virgin Australia spokeswoman said it “sincerely apologise” to passengers who were overcharged.

AviationCommentsVirgin to refund 61,000 passengers for ticket change errors

Virgin Australia is offering refunds to more than 60,000 passengers who were overcharged for itinerary changes, dating back to April 2020.

Cheyanne Enciso

A foster mother has been arrested after allegedly abusing children and trying to trade one for a monkey.

THE NIGHTLY‘Abusive’ mum allegedly tries to trade child for monkey

A mother has been arrested after allegedly abusing foster children in her care and sending a child to live with a disabled couple so she could trade the child for a monkey.

Matt Shrivell

A foster mother has been arrested after allegedly abusing children and trying to trade one for a monkey.

Americas - USA, Canada, South America‘Abusive’ mum allegedly tries to trade child for monkey

A mother has been arrested after allegedly abusing foster children in her care and sending a child to live with a disabled couple so she could trade the child for a monkey.

Matt Shrivell

The dramatic coastal landscape of Canal Rocks near Dunsborough is best captured by a drone. This establishing shot clearly shows the natural canals and the power of the ocean which has formed them. I have deliberately composed the shot so the main channel runs diagonally across the frame.

PhotographyPremiumA Place in Four Pictures

Mogens Johansen uses his drone and phone to capture the beauty of Canal Rocks

Mogens Johansen

Uber has released it’s list of weird things left behind in their vehicles.

THE NIGHTLYWeirdest and most common items left in an Uber revealed

Uber has released a list of the craziest items drivers have found in their vehicles over 2024, revealing one item was left behind over 1.7 million times.

Matt Shrivell

Uber has released it’s list of weird things left behind in their vehicles.

Americas - USA, Canada, South AmericaCommentsWeirdest and most common items left in an Uber revealed

Uber has released a list of the craziest items drivers have found in their vehicles over 2024, revealing one item was left behind over 1.7 million times.

Matt Shrivell

Weighing in at 172kg, Michael Tanzi, labelled a “fledgling serial killer” or “serial killer in the making” was put to death at Florida State Prison around 6pm on Tuesday.

The NightlyObese death row inmate’s final meal revealed

An obese American death row inmate’s final meal has been revealed after he was executed, despite his lawyers trying to argue he was too overweight for lethal injection. 

Elisia Seeber

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BreakingCause of Sea World chopper crash revealed

The cause of the tragic Sea World helicopter crash that killed four people has been revealed, with the transport watchdog flagging serious safety failures.

Duncan Evans

A Holland America Line ship with the Forth Bridge in Scotland.

newsHolland America Line sale celebrates 152 years

Stephen Scourfield has news of a savings and a milestone

Stephen Scourfield

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