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A convoy of buses moves along Interstate Highway 10 after leaving the Marine Corps base in Twentynine Palms, California.

Marines deployed to LA as Trump says California governor should be arrested

California has sued the Trump administration in a bid to block deployment of the National Guard and the Marines, arguing it violates federal law and state sovereignty.

  • Michael Koziol

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The view from the top – Glacier Point.

Even if you know nothing about US natural wonders, you know this one

Towering granite cliffs, impressive waterfalls, giant sequoia trees – here are seven must-see highlights of one of the world’s most famous national parks.

  • Ben Groundwater
A protester damages a Waymo vehicle at Los Angeles St. and Arcadia in Los Angeles, CA on June 8, 2025.

Nine reporter caught up in LA protests as governor hits out at Trump

US correspondent Lauren Tomasi was reporting on a situation she said was rapidly deteriorating when she was shot in the leg by a rubber bullet.

  • John Gittelsohn and Alicia A. Caldwell
The happiest birthday of them all.

Disneyland is about to turn 70, and it’s pulling out all stops

Almost a billion visitors have walked through the gates of the beloved Southern California park since it opened in 1955.

  • Julietta Jameson
The likes of Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison were regulars at Barney’s Beanery.

The modest shack where Hollywood stars eat before they’re famous

The famous Route 66 ends at a modest cafe that’s been frequented by the likes of Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison and Quentin Tarantino.

  • Paul Chai
Hikers on the slopes of Zabriskie Point at sunrise.

This roasting-hot national park may be America’s most underrated

Death Valley is the hottest, driest and lowest national park in the US – and arguably the most visually arresting.

  • David Whitley
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A hotel suite, complete with balcony and gas fire.

A $250m renovation raises the bar at Regent Santa Monica Beach

One of the most talked-about US openings of 2024 pushes boundaries for Santa Monica luxe beachfront hotels.

  • Kristie Kellahan
Eucalyptus trees are a fire risk around the world.

The Australian species spreading all over the world and exacerbating bushfires

Eucalyptus trees are grown in plantations in nearly 100 countries and planted as city trees on every continent besides Antarctica.

  • Caitlin Fitzsimmons
A large plume of smoke caused by the Hughes Fire rises from Castaic Lake as seen from a neighborhood of Santa Clarita, California.

Fresh fire erupts in Southern California prompting new evacuation orders

The Hughes fire broke out near the Lake Castaic area of northern Los Angeles County, two weeks after blazes that claimed at least 28 lives and devastated the city broke out.

  • Christopher Weber
Bearded the Musical

This new musical set during the marriage equality debate shines light on a grey time

Set in 2017 during Australia’s marriage equality debate, Bearded follows two queer teenagers as they navigate coming out.

  • Cameron Woodhead, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Will Cox, Andy Hazel and Andrew Fuhrmann

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