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    It's Official: Toombul's Flood-Damaged Shopping Centre Is Set to Be Demolished

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    Nine Culinary Experiences to Book on Your European Summer Holiday

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    The 2026 Commonwealth Games Will No Longer Be Held in Regional Victoria

    The Victorian Government has pulled the plug on hosting the games in the state's regional hubs due to unforeseen costs — and will reallocate more than $2 billion to regional sporting upgrades, tourism and housing.

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    On Top of the Country: How to Explore Australia's Highest Altitude Ski Village From Sunrise to Sunset

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    Shoalhaven Food and Drink Guide

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    Sydney's Best Heated Pools for a Wintertime Dip

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    No Such Thing as Normal: The Wacky and Wonderful Events Happening in NSW This Year

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    Brisbane City Council's 22 Public Pools Will Slash Their Entry Fees to $2 All Summer Long

    Summer splashes just got cheaper — including at Centenary Pool, Spring Hill Baths and the Valley Pool.

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    You'll Be Able to Pass Go at Australia's New 'Monopoly' Theme Park in Melbourne From September

    Monopoly Dreams brings the board game into real life — and it'll feature Australia's first and only dedicated 'Monopoly' store, too.

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    It's Official: World Heritage-Listed Island K'gari Has Reclaimed Its Traditional Indigenous Name

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    Spend your winter at festive midyear markets, dog parties, solstice celebrations and excuses to eat plenty of Italian food.

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    A Festival of Football Is Taking Over the Sydney Harbour Bridge to Celebrate the 2023 Women's World Cup

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    Score a Double Pass to the Swimming Australia World Championship Trials Plus Dinner and a Night's Stay

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    Victoria Bridge Will Soon Be Covered in Shade to Make Strolls to and From South Bank More Pleasant

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