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Sydney woman fights off 4m great white at Coogee Beach by punching it
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Eight-day bush search ends in tragedy as Sydney teen is found dead
An 18-year-old Sydney hiker, Lily Hooper, who vanished while walking in Nattai National Park on Aug 12, has been found dead in the Southern Highlands after an eight-day, multi-agency search. Identification is pending; initial reports she was alive were corrected by the NSW Premier. The operation involved multiple NSW Police units, PolAir, Rescue, and support from the Rural Fire Service, National Parks and Wildlife Service, and about 100 Australian Defence Force personnel.
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Sydney bus enforces modesty rules, banning bikinis on a local route
A Northern Beaches Council bus service in Sydney has banned boarding for passengers wearing bikinis or shirtless, citing modesty concerns. The rule, not yet added to the official code of conduct, would be at the driver’s discretion. Reactions split along generational lines, with older commuters largely supportive and others concerned about where to draw the line. The incident echoes a longstanding history of beachwear debates in the area.
Woman Disappears in Australian Wilderness; Phone Found After Two Years
Celine Cremer, a Belgian woman missing in Tasmania since June 2023, was unexpectedly found through her phone, which was discovered in the wilderness after over two years, suggesting she may have lost her way during a walk near Philosopher Falls. The find has renewed search efforts, although harsh weather has delayed further investigation.
Surviving in the Australian wilderness: Tales of wine and lollipops.
A woman who went missing for five days in the Australian bushland has been found after surviving on lollipops and a bottle of wine. The 48-year-old woman, identified only as Lillian, was found safe after taking a wrong turn and getting her car stuck in mud. She was treated for dehydration and was only able to survive due to the snacks and wine she had with her. The rescue was caught on video by a police helicopter.