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Hobart solstice swimmers take nippy dip

More than 2000 people have stripped naked for a sunrise dip in Hobart, marking the winter solstice and end of the Dark Mofo festival.

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Prince Harry and wife Meghan were among the royal family members to attend a service of thanksgiving for the Queen at London's St Paul's Cathedral.

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Millions of people across Britain and the world are expected celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee.

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Elvis and Priscilla Presley lookalikes have descended on Parkes for the 29th Elvis Festival, postponed this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Birdsville races are returning to form after a pandemic-induced hiatus with the first of two carnivals for the year happening this weekend.

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Fireworks will return to Brisbane with New Year's Eve celebrations set to ignite in Queensland despite record COVID-19 cases in the state.