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Flights to and from The Whitsundays, Hamilton Island, Cairns, the Sunshine Coast, the Gold Coast and more are on special to help the Sunshine State recover from the weather's impact so far in 2025.
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Guide
This weekend in Melbourne, you can grab a bite from Federation Square's pastry and bakery pop-up, wander through a flower and garden show, and hit up a film festival dedicated to sequels.
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Guide
From a warehouse dance party and a feast of comedians to a beer festival and Hans Zimmer live, here's what's on the agenda in and around Melbourne in April.
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For a month each year, Melbourne becomes a haven for giggles, chuckles and hilarity — and that time for 2025 is now.
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News
You now know the date and who'll be taking to the stage, but which Australian town is playing host is still to be announced.
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Ben Mendelsohn joins the cast of this 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' prequel series' 12-episode final season.
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