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    Victoria's Newest Hot Springs Will Open in October — and It's Taking Bookings From Next Week

    Keen to soak and soothe on your next Victorian getaway? The Peninsula Hot Springs crew is opening Metung Hot Springs, East Gippsland's new geothermal bathing paradise.

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    Five Unique Experiences All Alcohol Connoisseurs Should Add to Their Tasmanian Itinerary

    Time to raise your glass at these top-tier Tassie tipple venues.

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    Six Tassie Restaurants Championing Paddock-to-Plate Dining For if You Like Eating Straight from the Source

    Tasmania is home to some of the finest produce grown anywhere in Australia — here's where to sample it straight from the source.

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    Goodbye Awkward Mid-Air Conversations: Qantas Will Now Let You Pay to Sit Next to an Empty Seat

    The airline is trialling a new 'neighbour-free' option on domestic flights, with prices starting from around $30.

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    Top End Holiday Alert: Webjet Is Doing $150 Off One-Way Flights to Darwin

    You've got until Thursday, September 15 to score up to cheap fares to the Northern Territory capital, with prices starting at $19.

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    Disney Is Bringing Its 'Magic at Sea' Cruises Down Under for the First Time From October 2023

    Fancy hitting the seas surrounded by Disney, Marvel, Pixar and 'Star Wars' fun? Disney's cruise line will soon set sail from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland.

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    Australia Is Getting a Public Holiday on September 22 for a One-Off National Day of Mourning

    "It will be a one-off national public holiday. That’s to allow people to pay their respects for the passing of Queen Elizabeth," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced.

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    Foraging, Fruit Picking and Fromage Making: Ten Incredible Foodie Experiences to Have in Tasmania If You're Keen to Get Your Hands Dirty

    Sample honey from a 60-year-old apiary, take a cooking class featuring foraged goods as your ingredients or pluck and shuck oysters straight from the sea.

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    You'll Soon Be Able to Holiday in Japan Again Without Booking a Guided Tour

    Japan's border rules are changing, relaxing some of the requirements around tourism — including for holidays from Australia and New Zealand.

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    Five Food Festivals and Farmers Markets That Are Worth Planning Your Tassie Trip Around

    From first-time food festivals to sparkling wine celebrations — here's how you can treat your tastebuds in Tasmania.

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    Virgin Is Doing a Huge Domestic and International Sale with Over One Million Flights From $49

    Making summer getaway plans? Virgin's latest sale covers cheap flights to Byron Bay, the Whitsunday Coast, Fiji, Vanuatu and more.

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    Qantas Is Restarting Flights to New York in 2023 — and Starting a New Direct Route From Auckland 

    Big Apple trips are about to get easier, with Qantas flying from Auckland to NYC from mid-2023 — including a leg from Sydney to NZ first.

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    Eight Ways to Experience Singapore's World-Class Dining and Cocktail Scene

    From expertly crafted cocktails to seriously tasty street eats, Singapore's food and drinks landscape is among the most impressive and diverse you'll find.

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    Jetstar Wants You and a Mate or Date to Head Off on Holidays — and Your Companion Can Fly for Free

    Book a package holiday for two to Port Douglas, Hobart, the Gold Coast and more, and you won't have to pay for one person's flights.

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    One Product, Three Looks: Easy-to-Achieve Hairstyles You Should Add to Your Repertoire

    Lacking the confidence to level up your hair styling game? Follow these step-by-step tutorials to create three great looks.

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    A Guide to the Hidden Gems to Seek Out in Singapore if You've Already Seen the Touristy Sights

    Explore pristine natural spots, see unique architecture, try exquisite eats and rub shoulders with locals with this insider's guide to Singapore.

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    The Perseids Meteor Shower Is Brightening Up Australia's Night Skies This Month

    This excuse to look up comes around every July and August — here's how you can get a glimpse.

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    Tiny Away Has Just Launched Its First Two Tasmanian Tiny Houses for Scenic Apple Isle Getaways

    The tiny house company has added cosy abodes near Hobart and Launceston to its 120-plus network of small homes — including one with a nine-hole putting course.

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    The Last Supermoon of 2022 Will Be Visible in the Skies Down Under Tonight (and Tomorrow Morning)

    Take a gander at August's 'sturgeon' full moon, which'll peak at 11.35 am AEST on Friday, August 12.

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    You Can Now Spend a Night at the South Korean Estate Where BTS Filmed 'In the Soop' Thanks to Airbnb

    Get a dream glow holidaying in the dynamite South Korean estate where BTS kicked back in season two of their reality show.

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    Do Look Up, Again: Three Meteor Showers Will Be Visible in Australia's Skies This Week

    The Southern Delta Aquariids, Alpha Capricornids and Piscis Austrinids will all be at their peak this week.

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    Brisbane City Council Is Slinging Thousands of $20 Tourism Deals Via Its App Throughout August

    More than 5000 deals will be on offer throughout August, covering everything from cocktail cruises and walking tours to Moreton Island trips and abseiling.

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    Here's an Offer You Can't Refuse: Airbnb Wants You to Spend a Month in 'The Godfather' Mansion

    Fancy spending all of August in Staten Island, following in the footsteps of the most iconic gangster movie ever made? Now you can.

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    The Second Iteration of Floating Villa Lilypad Has Reopened in the Northern Beaches

    Expect every luxury on this dreamy private villa including an onsite sauna, wine cellar, gourmet meals and your own boat.

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    Vision Australia Is Bringing Back Its Adorable Seeing Eye Dogs Puppy Games for the Third Year

    This super-cute contest swaps athletes for four Seeing Eye Dogs pups-in-training and their trainers — and you can stream their antics.

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    Australia Zoo Now Has Eight Cabins for Overnight Stays Among the Animals — Plus a Restaurant and Bar

    Pair your next trip to the Irwin family's zoo with a sleepover — or a meal that heroes the plants that have long been part of First Nations diets.

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    You'll Be Able to Slumber in the Sky in Air New Zealand's Lie-Flat Economy Sleeping Pods From 2024 

    The game-changing bunk bed-style economy skynest will feature on the airline's new Dreamliners, and will boast room for six sleepers.

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    The Luxury Traveller's Guide to Brisbane to Inspire Your Next Indulgent Escape

    From helicopter wine tours to luxury hotel stays, there are plenty of ways to live the high life in Brisbane.

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    A Luxe New Boutique 102-Room Hotel with a Rooftop Infinity Pool Is Opening in Surry Hills in 2024

    The Collection by TFE Hotels property will be part of the in-development Surry Hills Village, alongside a new restaurant from the team behind Quay, Bennelong, Firedoor and Otto.

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    Qantas Is Now Flying Direct From Australia to Rome So You Can Make the Most of Europe's Summer

    Perfect for ditching Australia's winter, these new Perth–Rome direct flights are running three times a week.

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    The Langham Is the New Five-Star Gold Coast Hotel with Beachfront Access and a Swim-Up Pool Bar

    Getaway alert: this luxe hotel is now open for scenic Gold Coast stays.

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    Melbourne Has Been Named Australia's Most Liveable City — and the Tenth Most Liveable City Worldwide

    Sydney sits in 13th spot globally — and Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane all slipped out of the top ten from 2021.

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    Uber Is Doing Half-Price Rides with Pets Today to Celebrate National Take Your Dog To Work Day

    From 7am–7pm today, Uber Pet is halving the price of rides with pets so your fluffball can come to the office.

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    The Southern Hemisphere's Largest Surf Park Will Open in Perth by 2025 with 25 Types of Waves

    Aventuur's 5.7–hectare, $100-million Perth Surf Park will also feature accommodation, a beach club, shops, bars and restaurants, and a high-performance surf academy.

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    New South Wales' Gondwana Rainforests Are Set to Score a New 46-Kilometre Multi-Day Walking Track

    $56.4 million is being put towards the new track, which'll also include a new rainforest centre, four low-impact walkers’ hut precincts, camping areas and three suspension bridges.

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    Sydney Is Getting a 91-Kilometre Waterfront Walking Track From the Opera House to Parramatta

    Dubbed the Parramatta to Sydney Foreshore Link, it'll sprawl through 18 suburbs and become one of the city's longest transport connections.

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    Japan Has Officially Reopened to Tourists From Down Under — But Only As Part of Package Tours

    To make the trip, you'll need to wear masks everywhere, have private medical insurance to cover your visit and be chaperoned during your whole stay.

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    Australia's Highest Suspension Bridge Has Opened in the Snowy Mountains for Spectacular Alpine Walks

    Part of a new nine-kilometre track in Kosciuszko National Park, this new bridge is strung across Guthega and Charlotte Pass.

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    Airbnb Wants You to Stay in the 'Scooby-Doo' Mystery Machine — and Matthew Lillard Will Be Your Host

    Celebrate the live-action 'Scooby-Doo' flick's 20th anniversary with a vanning holiday across Southern California.

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