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The Briagolong State Forest was the setting for a "very pleasant" trek for the Ben Cruachan Walking Club last month.

Boise is the capital of Idaho. It originally began in the early 19th century as a trading post, then grew into a city, thanks to gold discoveries in the area.

Police have issued a stark warning to motorists after officers were forced to put their own lives at risk in a number of flood water rescues

A number of dramatic rescues have been made overnight as wild weather smashed Australias east coast, with New South Wales and Queensland being the hardest hit.

Enlarge image Champagne Pools, Fraser Island: Many visitors to UNESCO World Heritage-listed Fraser Island are familiar with the striking Lake McKenzie - the islands most visited and photographed attraction. Lesser known are the magical Champagne Pools on the islands eastern beach. Acting as a natural day spa, the waves crash over the volcanic rock and the water bubbles and fizzes like Champagne. You can reach Fraser island via a 40-minute boat ride off Hervey Bay, three hours north of Brisb...

Stokes Bay in Kangaroo Island. Getty To sign up for our daily newsletter covering the latest news, hacks and reviews, head HERE. For a running feed of all our stories, follow us on Twitter HERE. Or you can bookmark the Lifehacker Australia homepage to visit whenever you need a fix. Australia is a swim fan’s dream. This country is loaded with beaches, natural pools and bays. I mean, water is basically built into our nation’s DNA. While classic swim spots like your Bondi beaches serve their p...