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A random luggage search at San Francisco International Airport allegedly uncovered 21kg in methamphetamine en route to Brisbane.

Brisbane woman accused of hauling bags of meth for $15k and a free trip

The 25-year-old was allegedly caught with 21kg of drugs at San Francisco International Airport before she could get home.

  • Sean Parnell

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Port guide: San Francisco, US

Hollywood movies make this city seem familiar, but San Francisco might surprise you with the range and sophistication of its diverse attractions.

  • Brian Johnston
The famous Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco at sunset.

Nine must-do highlights of San Francisco

From a visit to The Rock and a ride over one of the world’s famous bridges to luxury stays and exciting fusion food, a stay in San Francisco has it all.

  • Kate Allman
The company now has self-driving vehicles in Los Angeles.

I rode San Francisco’s new driverless taxis, here’s how it went

The city’s futuristic driverless cars are as much a tourist attraction as Alcatraz or the Golden Gate Bridge. For us, it’s a must-do highlight.

  • Katherine Scott

‘Land of dreams’: The Australian high-flyers on edge as Trump and Harris duke it out

Australia’s tech insiders are enjoying a surge in optimism from the Fed’s bumper rate cut, but all eyes are now on the US election.

  • David Swan
A Waymo self-driving taxi in San Francisco.

Riding in a driverless taxi has become a must-do tourist attraction in the US

Tourists are putting riding in a driverless taxi on their must-do lists, but it requires some planning.

  • Lauren Sloss
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Mendocino is the biggest town on the California coast north of San Francisco.

The best parts of California’s Highway 1 are a secret to most of us

“There’s not much tourism. Mostly you’ll meet locals shocked to hear an Australian accent.”

  • Craig Tansley
A dancer adjusts his costume before taking part in a procession honoring St. Thomas, the patron saint of Chichicastenango in Guatemala.
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World of photos, December 23, 2023

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

No homeless, no drugs: San Francisco had a big clean-up and urban improvements like skate parks and outdoor sitting ahead of APEC.

SanFran’s mean streets become clean streets for Biden, Xi and Co

The homeless, open-air drug trading and uneven footpaths have disappeared. California’s governor says a makeover was always on the cards.

  • Farrah Tomazin
The former Sir Francis Drake Hotel has been given an extensive renovation without compromising its old-world style.

Beacon Grand, San Francisco review, USA: Historic Californian stay's breathtaking restoration

Staying here also feels about as cool a place you'll find in 2023.

  • Craig Tansley

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