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DIY Drones Could Revolutionise Your Life

Shirin Borthwick — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 07:52:17 +0000

Drone It Yourself takes the guesswork out of droning, letting you 3D print customisable parts.

Pebble Smart Watch Hits Retail Stores in US

Jasmine Crittenden — Sun, 07 Jul 2013 03:14:54 +0000

The wearable technology flood gates are set to open.

This Just In: Bali's FINNS Beach Club Just Got Even Bigger With A Brand New VIP Section

Chantelle Schmidt — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:37:05 +0000

The world-famous Canggu beach club has added 14 premium cabanas, 95 daybeds and a rooftop champagne pool, developed with Moët & Chandon, to its already sprawling Berawa venue.

This Just In: Beyond The Valley Has Revealed This Year's Lineup, Led by John Summit, Black Eyed Peas and Skepta

Eliza Campbell — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 03:46:18 +0000

The Victorian festival's 11th edition brings John Summit's New Year's Eve countdown, an Australian-exclusive Black Eyed Peas set and Skepta's first appearance there since 2019.

The Best Australian Activewear Brands to Know Right Now

Eliza Campbell — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 02:09:34 +0000

From technical performance gear to loungewear built for the cafe (or the couch) — Australian activewear has never had more range.

Coming Soon: This 140-Year-Old Gold Coast Pub Just Added 24 Family Cabins — Ripe for Exploring Australia's Theme Park Capital

Hudson Brown — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:30:43 +0000

This historic pub is adding overnight stays to its riverside appeal, with 24 modern cabins opening this August.

Some of the World's Sharpest Thinkers Are Touring Australia — Here's Who to See

Concrete Playground — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:50:45 +0000

In an era of endless scrolling and algorithm-fed opinions, people are craving live events that offer them the opposite. Over the coming months, Australian events company Thinkable is bringing a lineup of internationally renowned authors, scientists, and psychologists to stages around the country for a series of thought-provoking live conversations. Whether you're a devoted non-fiction […]

Coming Soon: Saddles Mount White Is Expanding Beyond Dining with Luxe Hinterland Villas, a Piano Bar and a Rejuvenating Spa

Hudson Brown — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:13:22 +0000

This beloved hinterland estate is trading day trips for overnight stays with a luxe retreat hidden among scenic bushland.

This Just In: New Zealand Skincare Pioneer Emma Lewisham Gets Thumbs Up From Nobel Laureate Scientist

Haymun Win — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:25:48 +0000

Dr Peter Agre is the second great mind to compliment the brand's scientific thinking and sustainability cred.

This Just In: Virgin Australia Has A Up To 25 Percent Off Domestic and International Flights & Holidays This Week

Bree Grant — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:39 +0000

Plus package holidays are on sale from $390 per person*.

From Palau to New Caledonia: These Are the Most Popular Island Destinations with Australian Travellers Right Now

Hudson Brown — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:29:24 +0000

Australians chasing sunshine are swapping lengthy overseas trips for these idyllic island holidays just a few hours away.

The Best Australian Sheets and Bedding Brands to Know Right Now

Eliza Campbell — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:07:39 +0000

From French linen and crisp cotton, to silky Bamboo and comfy jersey — make your bed the masterpiece it deserves to be with these Aussie (and one Kiwi)-owned bedding.

Know a Community Hero? Zeus Street Greek Is Giving Locals the Chance to Say Thanks

Concrete Playground — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:41:53 +0000

Zeus Street Greek is celebrating its 50th restaurant by inviting Australians to nominate local community heroes and enjoy a limited-time DoorDash family feast.

This Just In: The Jungle Giants Have Added a String of Regional Shows to Their Biggest Australian Tour Yet

Eliza Campbell — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:38:07 +0000

Fresh off a chart-topping fifth album, the Brisbane four-piece are taking Experiencing Feelings of Joy to regional New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland — kicking off in Newcastle this Friday.

Raes on Wategos, One of Australia's Dreamiest Beachfront Hotels, Just Scored a Major Global Hospitality Honour

Hudson Brown — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:30:08 +0000

This long-standing hotel and adjacent guesthouses have earned a coveted spot on 50 Best Discovery, cementing its status as Byron Bay luxury royalty.

Now Open: Moon Gang Is Ubud's New Five-Suite Stay, Combining Cosmic Inspiration with Traditional Balinese Design

Hudson Brown — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:41:22 +0000

Music lovers, wellness seekers and design-obsessives have a new reason to book a trip to Ubud.

Your Future Is Calling: This Unsettling AI Fortune Teller by ENESS Reads Your Horoscope After Peeking Inside Your Psyche

Hudson Brown — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:36:19 +0000

Question the lure of modern technology, as this futuristic fortune teller blends AI, nostalgia and existential uncertainty.

From Tasmania to Thailand: MONA Unveils Ambitious Plans for a New Museum on Bangkok's Chao Phraya Riverfront

Hudson Brown — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:36:40 +0000

Australia’s most talked-about museum is heading overseas, with MONA announcing an ambitious new Bangkok outpost opening in 2029.

This Just in: These Coveted Cult-Favourite Cookies Are Making Another Stop as Part of the Brand's National Roadshow

Jade Solomon — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 02:30:37 +0000

Geelong cookie lovers will get a chance to get their hands on the coveted cookies for four days only this July.

This Just In: The World's Largest Ever Cruise Ship Has Officially Set Sail on Its Maiden Mediterranean Voyage

Eliza Campbell — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:29:03 +0000

Royal Caribbean's newest ship has overtaken its Icon Class sisters to become the largest cruise ship in the world, kicking off seven-night Mediterranean sailings from Barcelona and Rome this month.

Thinking About a Career Pivot? Here's How One Hospitality Professional Made the Leap Without Leaving the Industry

Concrete Playground — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:41:20 +0000

After ten years in hospitality, Bec Foley returned to study to build a career in marketing and food writing, proving you don't have to leave the industry you love to change careers.

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Are Revealing the Weird and Wonderful Objects Behind Movie Sound Effects

Concrete Playground — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:42:47 +0000

From snapping celery to clacking coconut shells, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is uncovering the techniques Foley artists use to bring films to life this winter.