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The world is becoming more aware and cautious about how our way of life can have drastic effects on our environment seeing a rise in global warming each year.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: The dubious politics of the Games and the gratuitous fawning over Australia’s place in the “Commonwealth” is only part of the broader scheme of the reasons for hosting the games.

Cutting down on your energy expenses is always a great decision.

Thinking about retiring to the old country?  Moves don’t get much bigger than that, so it’s worth some careful thought before you make up your mind.

Are you considering moving to the land down under? Australia is a beautiful land with a favorable climate and great people. Spend your days wandering through the outback or tanning on a sunny beach, Australia has it all.

The Proteas are still in search for their first home series win against Australia since re-admission while the Aussies are keen to build on their Ashes glory.

Rather than just stay at home watching the Winter Olympics, strap on some skis or a board and get amongst some of Europe’s lesser known and most pristine pistes.

There's so much to love about this quaint little place.

Home is beckoning and you are ready to pack up and leave London. Before you do, think about all the things you're going to miss about the city and make the most of the time you have left. Or if you are long gone, here's some reminiscing.

From inspiring shots Route 66 to sunbaking stingrays, these drone photos are absolutely breathtaking. Take a look at Dronestagram's best of the year.

The history of wine dates back centuries and is known to be an interesting one.

Most travellers are familiar with Switzerland’s German and French speaking capitals, but there is a third, equally intriguing language region that combines traditional Swiss elegance with an unmistakably Mediterranean flair.

Not a single weekend or a holiday should go to waste when you are in the prime of your life! Check out these activities you can try out this coming weekend.

Get ready for amazing queues, multiple travel adapters and the 'Heathrow injection'. Living in London is a life changing experience in more ways than one.

Researchers discovered what we suspected all along... Britons have already decided where in Australia they would really like to live.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: In a nation littered with at least 200 'Big Things', there is a sizeable problem. What to do with them as they age and wear out? These are undeniably public landmarks of socio-cultural significance, and some warrant preservation.

A regular visitor to the South of France, CHARLIE INGLEFIELD returned to Crillon le Brave and discovered a luxury gem of a Bed and Breakfast in the form of the recently opened La Maison de Crillon.

Although some people are comfortable with their natural skin colour, there are many people out there that aim to achieve fair skin.

Thinking of moving to the UK? Is it best to live where other expat Australians have gone before or would you prefer to trailblaze further afield and leave old London town behind? Find some answers, here...

For exactly one hour every year the Spanish city of Buñol is a pulpy, tomato flavoured battleground. It’s every person for themselves as chaos ensues for La Tomatina!

PHOTOS: A top photographer takes on an ugly, urban jungle location and captures some amazing photographs. Inspiration for those taking their cameras to the local train stations.

Having witnessed it happen to many others before me, I decided to prepare well in advance for my return to Australia. But you get lost in the London life and suddenly months become weeks and the last-minute panic sets in.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Researchers have observed that, as climate zones change, animals and plants migrate to keep up. But as biodiversity and ecosystem services are threatened, species that can’t adjust to rapidly changing conditions face extinction.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Tough English language tests will be used to decide Australian citizenship. Does this new policy look and feel like Australia’s old White Australia Policy?

Arts, sports, beaches, culture and nature. Australia is a land of beauty and abundance. Here's six top spots for the visitor to get a big hit of Down Under.

'Culture shock' is the term usually used for an immigrant or tourist becoming disorientated when experiencing an unfamiliar way of life. But could it apply in reverse when you are trying to integrate your way back into life after returning home?

LONDON'S 10 TOP GREEN SPACES: The concept of ‘going to the park’ in Australia conjures up images of children’s birthday parties and unruly teenagers looking for a place to drink after dark. In London, the park stands for something completely different.

Italy is a jam-packed country full of culture, scenery and gastronomy. If you only have a few days though, Florence offers the country's best flavours all in one stunning location.

Some quintessentially English options within easy reach of London for a day's adventure or weekend away.

Returning to the destination of numerous childhood holidays, CRAIG LEWIS discovers that the town of St Lucia in Northern KwaZulu-Natal and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park have lost none of their old charm.

South-east Queensland and northern NSW cop a lashing in the aftermath of Cyclone Debbie, forcing schools and businesses to close and leaving over 50,000 homes without power.

Yes, your eyes are deceiving you. Check out these incredible images. No photoshop required...

A disastrous Newspoll showing the Coalition trailing Labor 45-55%, One Nation gaining ground and Malcolm Turnbull’s ratings falling will fuel the alarm and anger in the Coalition as it returns to parliament in the wake of Tony Abbott’s outburst.

It took a chance encounter with a barfly and his dog at the pub down the road for this Aussie expat to discover he was a London local.

What’s the point in travelling if you don’t have a good story to tell at the end of it?

It's our great patriotic duty to demonstrate our pride by making Australia Day all it can be for everyone living so far from home. But most importantly, celebrating Australia Day when we’re miles from home is going to remind us to appreciate every little thing that much more when we ...

OPINION: The United States of Obama' — TESS LAWRENCE revisits that halcyon time of promise and the fruition of audacity and hope.

Bald-faced lies are, thankfully, fairly rare in Australian politics. Being caught in an outright fib or blooper is still seen as shameful. The problem in Australia is that facts and statistics are frequently twisted to paint a misleading picture.

Some of these may be a bit too X-files or a Frankenstein re-run for comfort. Still, pretty impressive stuff.

Add this to your bucket list folks. Lapland at 'the most wonderful time of the year!'

Check out these Chrissy crackers: Laugh and cry with this Santa's swag of Christmas carols that capture our uniquely Australian Yuletide experience.

Having a home office will save your one-person business or start-up a lot of money spent on rent.

Sun, sand, surf, tips-free meals and a farewell tax refund can all be yours, Down Under.

London has a lot going on, but avoid getting stuck in the mentality that it’s the be-all and end-all of your UK experience. There’s a world of history and culture outside of the city just waiting to be explored.

My relationship with fellow Aussie travellers soured, somewhat, throughout my travels.

From bridge climbing, to shark diving, to the southern aurora and the Devil's Marbles... Down Under is a wealth of awesome experiences just waiting for you.

Whilst some would consider the term 'English cuisine' an oxymoron, I disagree. I think the British have mastered simple comfort food. And how about the pub Sunday roast.

Although these are small, they will definitely help you to get the attention you deserve.

Amelia Ryan, AKA Lady Liberty: just one of the Aussie acts to shine at this year’s Fringe.

Ibiza is notoriously party-central and that banger hit song of Mike Posner’s could become a reality for you if you get over to the world’s number one party island between July and August this year.