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• NT government opens door to private development in four national parks

  22-07-2026 23:29 via abc.net.au
  
  The Northern Territory government says opening up national parks to private investors will unlock their "tourism potential", but an expert fears the move could mean less access for locals and budget-conscious visitors.
  
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• 'Land grab' concerns as developers invited to build in iconic NT parks

  22-07-2026 23:29 via abc.net.au
  
  The Northern Territory government says opening up national parks to private investors will unlock their "tourism potential", but an expert fears the move could mean less access for locals and budget-conscious visitors.
  
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• Parks Victoria proposes closure of about 100 Arapiles climbs

  22-07-2026 22:33 via abc.net.au
  
  A proposed draft amendment of a park management plan, first written in 1991, would close about 100 climbing routes, while more than 3,000 others would remain open.
  
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• The 'fairy gold dust passport' more Australians are chasing

  22-07-2026 20:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Australians are racing to secure Irish citizenship, with new figures showing applications have more than doubled in the past three years as people seek the right to live, work and study across the EU.
  
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• Anxiety as Australia issues new travel advice for Middle East countries

  22-07-2026 08:23 via abc.net.au
  
  As conflict between the United States and Iran escalates once again, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has issued a warning to "reconsider" travel to several more countries in the region.
  
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• 'Massive' drop in tourists this winter hits WA's south

  22-07-2026 01:25 via abc.net.au
  
  Despite being an idyllic location for a winter getaway, businesses in WA's Great Southern have seen a decline in tourists this season.
  
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