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THIS JUST IN: CONTEMPORARY QUEENSLAND ARTIST MICHAEL ZAVROS WINS ARCHIBALD PEOPLE'S CHOICE 2026 WITH PORTRAIT OF HIS DOPPELGANGER

The hyperrealist oil painting scored a record-breaking People's Choice vote, in Auckland
THIS JUST IN: NETFLIX IS BACKING A NEW AUSTRALIAN SCREENWRITING PROGRAM — WHERE EMERGING CREATIVES PITCH DIRECTLY TO ITS EXECUTIVES

Eight emerging women and non-binary writers will have the chance to pitch original scripts to Netflix execs through a new national development program, in Brisbane
THE SPECIALS BOARD: THESE ARE MELBOURNE'S MUST-TRY FOOD AND DRINK SPECIALS FOR AUGUST

New month, new flavours — these are the standout new dishes and deals to check out this month, in Melbourne
THIS JUST IN: ODD CULTURE GROUP IS LEADING THE IMPY INTO ITS NEXT ERA, GUIDING A $5 MILLION REDEVELOPMENT FEATURING 24-HOUR CLUBBING

Odd Culture is taking over The Imperial Erskineville, embarking on a multimillion-dollar plan to reshape Sydney nightlife, in Sydney
YOUR LOMBOK HOLIDAY COULD COME WITH A RAFA NADAL-APPROVED FOREHAND WHEN THIS LUXURY COASTAL RESORT OPENS IN 2028

This sprawling luxury destination will feature serious sporting credentials when it opens in 2028, including Southeast Asia's first Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre, in Wellington

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This Just In: Netflix Is Backing a New Australian Screenwriting Program — Where Emerging Creatives Pitch Directly to Its Executives

Eight emerging women and non-binary writers will have the chance to pitch original scripts to Netflix execs through a new national development program.

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This Just In: Lee Mathews Has Partnered With SWOP to Make Reselling (and Collecting) the Label's Garments Easier

There's now an official place to buy and sell pre-loved Lee Mathews.

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Australia's Housing Market Is in a Downturn For the First Time in Ages — Here's What It Means If You're Buying Right Now

Sydney and Melbourne prices have fallen since February and, now, the downturn is spreading nationally.

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Australia's Sauna Scene Is Getting Serious with a New Association and a Very Sweaty Festival Heading to the Blue Mountains

Saunas have never been hotter, and a new national organisation is marking the moment with a major gathering.

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This Just In: Contemporary Queensland Artist Michael Zavros Wins Archibald People's Choice 2026 with Portrait of His Doppelganger

The hyperrealist oil painting scored a record-breaking People's Choice vote.

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Wildlands Festival's 2027 Lineup Is Here, with John Summit, Skepta, KI/KI and Disco Lines Leading a Massive New Year's Party

Consider your NYE plans sorted: this stacked 2027 lineup is packed with global dance music heavyweights.

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This Just In: Contemporary Queensland Artist Michael Zavros Wins Archibald People's Choice 2026 with Portrait of His Doppelganger

The hyperrealist oil painting scored a record-breaking People's Choice vote.

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Your Lombok Holiday Could Come with a Rafa Nadal-Approved Forehand When This Luxury Coastal Resort Opens in 2028

This sprawling luxury destination will feature serious sporting credentials when it opens in 2028, including Southeast Asia's first Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre.

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

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

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Coming Soon: Amid the Aegean Sea, Eréma Is Milos' Luxury All-Suite Island Escape, Combining Sun, Stone and Siga Siga

Let yourself lose track of time, as this soon-to-launch Aegean Sea luxury retreat embraces a quiet kind of indulgence.

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This Fashion-Informed Resort Is Redefining Luxury Travel in Vietnam, Merging Centuries-Old Design with Modern Indulgence

An eye for fashion, Vietnamese heritage and barefoot luxury intertwine at this secluded beachfront retreat shaped by a fashion family's legacy.

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Leave the Noise Behind on Japan's 1200-Kilometre Pilgrimage, Offering a Spiritual Stroll to 88 Buddhist Temples

Beyond blurry nights and bright lights, the Japanese countryside offers myriad ancient pilgrimages, including this 1200-kilometre soul-searching journey.

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This Just In: Netflix Is Backing a New Australian Screenwriting Program — Where Emerging Creatives Pitch Directly to Its Executives

Eight emerging women and non-binary writers will have the chance to pitch original scripts to Netflix execs through a new national development program.

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This Just In: Lee Mathews Has Partnered With SWOP to Make Reselling (and Collecting) the Label's Garments Easier

There's now an official place to buy and sell pre-loved Lee Mathews.

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Australia's Housing Market Is in a Downturn For the First Time in Ages — Here's What It Means If You're Buying Right Now

Sydney and Melbourne prices have fallen since February and, now, the downturn is spreading nationally.

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Australia's Sauna Scene Is Getting Serious with a New Association and a Very Sweaty Festival Heading to the Blue Mountains

Saunas have never been hotter, and a new national organisation is marking the moment with a major gathering.

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This Just In: Contemporary Queensland Artist Michael Zavros Wins Archibald People's Choice 2026 with Portrait of His Doppelganger

The hyperrealist oil painting scored a record-breaking People's Choice vote.

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Wildlands Festival's 2027 Lineup Is Here, with John Summit, Skepta, KI/KI and Disco Lines Leading a Massive New Year's Party

Consider your NYE plans sorted: this stacked 2027 lineup is packed with global dance music heavyweights.

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This Just In: Netflix Is Backing a New Australian Screenwriting Program — Where Emerging Creatives Pitch Directly to Its Executives

Eight emerging women and non-binary writers will have the chance to pitch original scripts to Netflix execs through a new national development program.

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This Just In: Lee Mathews Has Partnered With SWOP to Make Reselling (and Collecting) the Label's Garments Easier

There's now an official place to buy and sell pre-loved Lee Mathews.

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Lancemore Mansion Hotel Is Serving Up Gourmet S'mores (and Your Third Night For Free) This Month

There are plenty of ways to relax at this opulent estate in the unexpected suburb of Werribee.

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Australia's Housing Market Is in a Downturn For the First Time in Ages — Here's What It Means If You're Buying Right Now

Sydney and Melbourne prices have fallen since February and, now, the downturn is spreading nationally.

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This Just In: Melbourne's CBD Just Got Australia's First-Ever Precinct-Wide Valet Service

From today, visitors to Melbourne's Collins Street precinct can hand over their keys for a flat $80 a day and pick their car up from the exact same spot — no hotel stay or restaurant booking necessary.

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The Specials Board: These Are Melbourne's Must-Try Food and Drink Specials for August

New month, new flavours — these are the standout new dishes and deals to check out this month.

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This Just In: Odd Culture Group Is Leading The Impy Into Its Next Era, Guiding a $5 Million Redevelopment Featuring 24-Hour Clubbing

Odd Culture is taking over The Imperial Erskineville, embarking on a multimillion-dollar plan to reshape Sydney nightlife.

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This Just In: Netflix Is Backing a New Australian Screenwriting Program — Where Emerging Creatives Pitch Directly to Its Executives

Eight emerging women and non-binary writers will have the chance to pitch original scripts to Netflix execs through a new national development program.

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This Just In: Step Inside David Hockney's Abstract World as a Landmark Audiovisual Exhibition Lands at Carriageworks

Arriving only months after Hockney's passing, this large-scale audiovisual experience offers an intimate way to explore his celebrated career.

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This Just In: Lee Mathews Has Partnered With SWOP to Make Reselling (and Collecting) the Label's Garments Easier

There's now an official place to buy and sell pre-loved Lee Mathews.

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The Specials Board: These Are Sydney's Must-Try Food and Drink Specials for August

New month, new flavours — these are the standout new dishes and deals to check out this month.

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Australia's Housing Market Is in a Downturn For the First Time in Ages — Here's What It Means If You're Buying Right Now

Sydney and Melbourne prices have fallen since February and, now, the downturn is spreading nationally.

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This Just In: Contemporary Queensland Artist Michael Zavros Wins Archibald People's Choice 2026 with Portrait of His Doppelganger

The hyperrealist oil painting scored a record-breaking People's Choice vote.

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Your Lombok Holiday Could Come with a Rafa Nadal-Approved Forehand When This Luxury Coastal Resort Opens in 2028

This sprawling luxury destination will feature serious sporting credentials when it opens in 2028, including Southeast Asia's first Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre.

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

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

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Coming Soon: Amid the Aegean Sea, Eréma Is Milos' Luxury All-Suite Island Escape, Combining Sun, Stone and Siga Siga

Let yourself lose track of time, as this soon-to-launch Aegean Sea luxury retreat embraces a quiet kind of indulgence.

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This Fashion-Informed Resort Is Redefining Luxury Travel in Vietnam, Merging Centuries-Old Design with Modern Indulgence

An eye for fashion, Vietnamese heritage and barefoot luxury intertwine at this secluded beachfront retreat shaped by a fashion family's legacy.

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Leave the Noise Behind on Japan's 1200-Kilometre Pilgrimage, Offering a Spiritual Stroll to 88 Buddhist Temples

Beyond blurry nights and bright lights, the Japanese countryside offers myriad ancient pilgrimages, including this 1200-kilometre soul-searching journey.

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