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    The Top Outdoor Adventures You Can Have in California's Sonoma County

    Beyond this Northern Californian region’s reputation for good food and wine, there’s stunning and richly diverse scenery just waiting to be explored.

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    How to Eat and Drink Your Way Around California's Sonoma County

    Centuries-old wineries, award-winning restaurants and a dedication to keeping things local and sustainable — Sonoma County is the very antithesis of pretentious and glittery wine country.

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    The Localist: Western Suburbs

    In recent years, few areas have had such an intense transformation as Melbourne’s western suburbs.

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    Why You Should Visit California's Sonoma County If You're Passionate About Sustainability

    The locals of this Northern California region are proving that living and travelling sustainably isn’t a trend — it’s something they’ve been doing all along.

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    Five Parties You Can Throw at Home When You Need a Night In With Just Your Favourite People

    Catch up with your mates, avoid the crowds and put your pennies towards something more worthwhile — it's a win-win-win.

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    Seven Other Things You Can Do at Sydney 7s When You Want a Break From Watching Football

    Swap the stands for a boogie on the dance floor — or meet your favourite players.

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    Cenote Casa Bathhouse Is Brisbane's New Inner-City Spa Inspired by Balinese Resorts

    Tucked behind Stanley Street in Woolloongabba, it has a spa, sauna, plunge pool, steam room and outdoor lounge area.

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    Seven Top-Notch Sydney Costume Shops to Visit if You're Going to Sydney 7s

    Whether you want to (fancy) dress like a Hogwarts student, a Smurf or a superhero, these spots have the get-up you're looking for.

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    Five Ways to Get into the Australian Open Spirit If You Can't Make It to Melbourne

    We've found a handful of ways to cope with tennis fever if you can't swing a trip south.

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    Brisbane's New 45-Hectare Inner-City Public Park Will Feature a Huge Lake and a High Ropes Course

    The just-announced draft plan for Victoria Park Vision also include wetlands, waterholes, mountain-bike trails and community gardens.

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    Seven Reasons to Plan a Group Staycation with Your Mates in Parramatta During the Sydney 7s

    Use this epic summer event as an excuse to plan a mini getaway in Sydney's west with your entire crew.

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    Four Things You Didn't Know You Could Do on New Zealand's Mt Ruapehu in Summer

    The North Island's largest mountain comes to life in the warmer months with a high-speed gondola, spectacular short walks and dining options in the clouds.

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    'Fantastic Beasts' Is Being Turned Into a Huge 'Harry Potter'-Themed Natural History Exhibition

    It'll showcase items from JK Rowling's Wizarding World alongside real-life creatures, specimens and artefacts — and it's set to tour the world.

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    This New Museum of Hangovers Pays Tribute to Big, Blurry and Boozy Nights Out

    You can also share your own hangover story with the Croatian site — and it might end up in its collection.

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    Eight Things to Eat, See and Do on a Day Trip to the Northern Beaches

    Explore beautiful coastline, bushland and excellent eateries — all without technically leaving Sydney.

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    Seven Expert Tips to Remember If You're Going to the Sydney 7s for the First Time

    Including who to cheer for and how to make the most of your visit.

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    Brisbane Events Raising Money for Bushfire-Affected Communities and Volunteers

    Wondering how you can help? This is a good place to start.

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    Melbourne Events Raising Money for Bushfire-Affected Communities and Volunteers

    Wondering how you can help? This is a good place to start.

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    Sydney Events Raising Money for Bushfire-Affected Communities and Volunteers

    Wondering how you can help? This is a good place to start.

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    You Can Now Hire a Pet-Friendly Picnic Boat to Sail Through the Gold Coast

    Denmark company GoBoat has just launched its fleet of easy-to-operate BYO picnic boats on the Gold Coast.

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    The Localist: Bayside

    Bayside residents may enjoy the vast blue waters of Port Phillip Bay — but there are a lot of gems on land, too. 

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    Sydney's Best Beaches for When You Want to Play Games with Your Mates

    These sandy spots have plenty of space for games, whether you want to play some volleyball, a few overs of beach cricket or just throw a frisbee around.

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    The Ten Best Books of 2019 to Read This Summer

    Use your time off to get deep into this year's Man Booker Prize winner and a timely nonfiction work on Australian bushfires.

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    How to Keep Your Pets Happy and Healthy During Scorching Summer Weather

    There's no better time for a shady beer garden date with your pooch.

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    Here Is What Australia's Weather Has Planned for Christmas Day

    Santa's delivering balmy weather and (hopefully) a few welcome showers on December 25.

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    Woodford Is Now Home to Australia's Largest All-Natural Conservation and Recreation Lake

    Lake Gkula will be open to festival-goers at this year's Woodford Folk Festival.

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    NSW's Thredbo Valley Mountain Biking Track Has Just Opened an 18.4-Kilometre Extension

    The full course now spans more than 35 kilometres from Thredbo Alpine Village to Gaden Trout Hatchery.

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    Escape the city grind for coastal hikes, kayaking adventures and lots of fresh seafood.

  • The Summer Guide to Brisbane 2019–20

    Slap on your sunscreen and get out there — clear blues, secluded bush spots and ice-cold beers await.

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    Slap on your sunscreen and get out there — clear blues, secluded bush spots and ice-cold beers await.

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    Slap on your sunscreen and get out there — clear blues, secluded bush spots and ice-cold beers await.

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    Where to Catch Free Live Music with a Drink in Hand This Summer

    Turn those Saturday nights and Sunday sessions up a notch with this roster of free tunes and cheap beer.

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    Seven Places to Celebrate New Year's Eve If You're Staying in Sydney This Year

    Time to get in the group chat ASAP and start planning how you're going to ring in 2020.

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    Melbourne Aquarium Is Now Home to an Interactive and Luminous Jellyfish Exhibition

    You can now get up close and personal with swarms of jellyfish at Sea Life's million-dollar 'Ocean Invaders' exhibition.

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    Arbory Afloat's Pool Has Finally (Officially) Opened for Summer

    Take a dip then kick back with cocktails in one of the private poolside cabanas.

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    This Is What Brisbane's New 45-Hectare Inner-City Public Park Could Look Like

    Potential designs for Victoria Park Vision have been unveiled — and they include suspended canopy walks, waterfalls, a water park for dogs and a playground for adults.

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    Oche Is Fortitude Valley's New Two-Storey Electronic Darts Bar

    Located in a historic flour mill, the 360-person bar boasts self-scoring boards, mojito and limoncello gummy bear bowls, and six types of G&Ts on the menu.

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    Sydney Is Now Home to an 80-Kilometre Coastal Walking Track Stretching from Bondi to Manly

    The epic — and super-scenic — trek wanders past secluded coves, spectacular views, bushland, clifftops, and landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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    Nine Epic Date Night Ideas to Plan In and Around the King Street Precinct This Summer

    Forget dinner and a movie — take date night to the next level with a staycation, games, workshops and live music.

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    Nine Ways to Live Like a Parisian This Summer

    Do as the French do — eat croissants and fromage, play petanque, step out for an alfresco supper and live like summer never ends.

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