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    Pack your basket and head to some of the most picturesque picnic spots in Melbourne for a well-deserved park session with your mates.

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    The Best Christmas Events and Markets in Sydney to Visit This Festive Season

    Find gifts for all your nearest and dearest as well as delicious produce, live entertainment and a fun, festive atmosphere to ring in the season.

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    Here's When You Can Watch the Matildas Take on Brazil and Chinese Taipei in Their Last Matches of 2024

    You've got four more chances to watch Australia's national women's football team play this year — all on home soil.

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    Orange Season

    Nestled around Gaahna Bula (Mount Canobolas) on the land of the Wiradjuri people, the Orange region is home to heritage towns, world-class wines, stunning vistas and brilliant eats — all waiting to be discovered.

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    Australia's Helpful Map Plotting Out All the Best and Brightest Christmas Lights Has Been Updated for 2024

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    Melbourne's Best Dog-Friendly Parks and Beaches for the Ultimate Pup Time

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    Ditch the sweltering city heat for your very own urban retreat this summer.

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    The $2 Summer Dips program is returning to help you cool down for less than a price of a coffee across the summer of 2024–25.

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    From a Festive Maze to a Free Light and Sound Experience, Here's How Brisbane's CBD Is Celebrating Christmas in 2024

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    The Ten Best Beaches in and Around Melbourne

    Whether you're looking for a quick dip in the bay or an all-day adventure to the surf coast, there are plenty of great Victorian beaches to hit up.

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    The Best Things to Do in Sydney This November

    Here's your guide to filling this month in Sydney with all the best food, drink, films, live music, pop-ups and activations this wonderful city has to offer.

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    In early 2025, you’ll be able to pair your hot springs dips and spa treatments with a lavish overnight stay.

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    The Seven Best One-Day Hikes Near Melbourne

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    Melbourne's Best Local Bookshops to Hunt Down a Great Read in 2024

    Find the next book to sink your teeth into at one of these local Melbourne gems.

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    Just south of Melbourne's CBD lies a coastal playground of scenery and wellness, perfect for a quick escape.

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    Just Like the Brisbane Lions in the Grand Final, South Bank's AFL Live Viewing Site Is Back for a Second Year

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    The Best Outdoor Events to Head to in and Around Brisbane This Spring and Summer

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