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Hansa studios with an ever-changing hologram of Bowie.

Surreal and magical, this trail showed me Berlin through Bowie’s eyes

The late rock star had an enduring love affair with the city that helped save him. Though most don’t know of his role in saving the city.

  • Sue Williams

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Author Bernard Schlink

What drives Germany’s neo-Nazis? This masterful novel seeks answers

Bernhard Schlink took us inside the mind of an SS guard in The Reader. His latest work explores a modern country still shadowed by the past.

  • Tom Ryan
The 160-kilometre Berlin Wall Trail runs mostly along the former patrol roads used by officers on either side of the wall.

Seven unmissable experiences along Berlin’s dark landmark

Though the Berlin Wall fell 35 years ago, its spectre still looms large over the city.

  • Ben Groundwater
Perth has one of the worst rental vacancy rates in the world.

Perth now one of hardest cities in the world to find a rental

Exclusive data shows Perth has one of the most diabolical rental vacancy rates in the developed world – but there are signs the situation may be about to ease.

  • Sarah Brookes
On the morning of my visit, about half the people queuing are denied entry.

I tried to get into Europe’s most notorious nightclub (and failed)

People queue for up to six hours to get into Berghain. As I hit the front of the queue, I make an unforgivable mistake.

  • Melissa Mason
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From Melbourne’s ‘Smack Street’ to New York’s TikTok car theft: How our crime rate compares with other big cities

As part of this masthead’s Home Safe series, we are examining how Melbourne’s crime rate compares with London, New York, Berlin, Tokyo and Montreal.

  • David Estcourt
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Berlin aquarium composite

Berlin’s giant aquarium containing 1500 exotic fish bursts open

The DomAquaree burst early on Friday, spilling 1 million litres of water and debris onto a major road and injuring two people.

  • Emily Schultheis and Frank Jordans
Hopefuls queue to enter Berghain ... many will be refused entry.

I got into Europe’s most notoriously difficult nightclub

We're about to embark on a mission to enter the world's most mysterious club, where you are free to do almost anything - sexual or otherwise.

  • Michael Fowler
Head to the flea markets on the weekend.

Things to do in Charlottenburg, Western Berlin: Expert expat Victoria Cavanagh's tips

Avoid high heels – it's a big city and you'll be walking lots. Comfort is king in Berlin.

  • Belinda Jackson
Berlin has a wonderful nightlife year-round.

Expert expat's tips: Cam Hassard, Berlin

Stepping out from his stomping grounds in Melbourne's leafy east and hipster inner north, Cam Hassard has spent seven years in Berlin

  • Belinda Jackson

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