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    Six Outdoor Dates to Enjoy with a Drink Before the Summer Sun Disappears

    Make the most of the hot days and balmy nights with your favourite person (or a new boo).

  • Guide

    Six Outdoor Dates to Enjoy with a Drink Before the Summer Sun Disappears

    Make the most of the hot days and balmy nights with your favourite person (or a new boo).

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    The Australian Government Has Announced a Ban on Non-Essential Events of More Than 500 People

    The ban, which will impact the likes of sporting games, concerts and food festivals, will come into place on Monday, March 16.

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    Eight Top-Notch Ways to Indulge on a Weekend Away in Canberra

    Go all-out with up-close animal encounters, boozy high teas and luxurious spa experiences — you deserve it.

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    Nine Canberra Shops to Explore On Your Leisurely City Break to the Capital

    Local designers, boutique bottle-os and quirky gift shops — you'll find 'em all here.

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    Jimmy Brings Is Delivering Toilet Paper to Your Doorstep in 30 Minutes

    It's going for $2.99 a roll, with $1 from each being donated to the UNICEF Coronavirus Appeal.

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    Victoria's New Laws Making it Easier for Renters to Own Pets Come into Effect Today

    If you've been looking to adopt a fur baby, now may be the time.

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    Autron VR Is Melbourne's High-Tech Gaming Hub with Virtual Reality Escape Rooms

    Here, you can fight dragons, explore underwater worlds and rocket off into space.

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    The Localist: Inner East

    The inner east has it all: sports, culture, gardens and the local shops and cafes that bring it all together.

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    Uber's New Quiet Mode Has Launched in Australia So You Can Now Ride in Silence

    The ridesharing service has also rolled out a feature that lets you choose the temperature.

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    Seven Free Mardi Gras Events to Check Out This Month (That Aren't the Parade)

    Celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community without breaking the bank.

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    The RSPCA Wants You to Adopt an Animal This Weekend

    It's lowering its adoption fee to $29 in an effort to free up space in its shelters across the country.

  • News

    How to Mark International Women's Day with Your Mates This Year

    Celebrate fierce females, past and present, with some of your closest pals.

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    We're Giving Away a Getaway for Two at a Luxe Floating Villa in Sydney's Palm Beach

    With French champagne, gourmet feasts and your own private boat.

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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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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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