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The Best Free Things to Do in Sydney on Any Day of the Week

The best things in life are free, after all.

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The Ten Best Things to Do for the Ekka Holiday

From Fortitude Valley's mini carnival to Brightside's annual prom and all the pop culture trivia in between.

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Brisbane's First Cat Cafe Is Finally Open

Aptly and adorably named the Cat Cuddle Cafe.

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A Pre-Game Nashi Pear Juice Recipe for Hangover Prevention

New research suggests pear juice could stop your hangover before it starts.

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Mel Stringer's Five Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend

Artist and Etsy-er Mel Stringer knows Brisbane's kawaii side.

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See Ten Incredible Photographs from National Geographic's Traveller Photo Contest

Budding travel photographers, take a lesson.

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Vlada Edirippulige's Five Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend

The illustrator, Major Leagues bassist and Junky Comics shop owner really knows Brisbane's cultural landscape.

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A Less Obvious Guide to Visiting Paris

Take the rues less travelled.

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Michael Sloane’s Five Steps to a Perfect Brisbane Weekend

The Last Dinosaurs' bassist gives us his tips.

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Sydney's Pop-Up Kitten Cafe Is Back

This time, the snuggles are headed for the CBD.

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The Ten Best Things Happening in Sydney This Weekend

Whether it's gourmet coffee, old-school hamburgers, indie flicks or the very best Splendour in the Grass sideshows, Concrete Playground has you covered.

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A Guide to Eating and Drinking Around South-West France

Mid-morning wine tastings, medieval cities and ex-slaughterhouse art galleries in the ‘festival capital’ of France.

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A Weekender's Guide to Marysville

Get a soul massage in country Victoria.

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Durty Nelly's in Paddington has Been Reborn as The Village Inn

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Morgan Jenkins' Five Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend

Get the skinny on your city from the creatives who know it best.

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Make a Sea Change at Vietnam's Six Senses Con Dao

Get a healthy dose of history, pho and zen at Vietnam's luxury spa stay — on an island with quite the dark past.

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This Genius Glamper Has Invented a Hammock Hot Tub

This might just be the ultimate luxury camping accessory — if you tie it to something secure.

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The Four Best Winter Cabins Near Brisbane

Enjoy the view from the comfort of your hot tub.

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The Five Best Winter Cabins Near Melbourne

Do winter right with friends, a crackling fire and so much serenity.

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Brunswick Is Finally Getting the Boozy Mini-Golf Course It Deserves

Just tap it in, give it a little tappy, a tap-tap-tapperoo.

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The Five Best Winter Cabins Near Sydney

Hibernate in style.

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The Tour de France Is Coming to Australia

Trading the Alps for the Snowy Mountains.

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This New York Cat Cafe Just Introduced Kitty Yoga

Furry felines interrupting your Three Legged Dog? Sign us up.

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Mel Stringer's Five Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend

Artist and Etsy-er Mel Stringer knows Brisbane's kawaii side.

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The Sydney CBD's Got a Brand New Drop-In Meditation Studio

Reserve an armchair and de-stress on your lunchbreak.

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Smoking in Outdoor Dining Areas Is Now Banned in NSW

No more puff 'n' pie for you.

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The Red Bull Billy Cart Race Is Coming to Sydney

Build your own crazy racer and zoom through Centennial Park in this globetrotting event.

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Sydney Dog Lovers Show Makes a Triumphant Return for 2015

Yes, the dedicated puppy cuddle zone is back.

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Vlada Edirippulige's Five Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend

The illustrator, Major Leagues bassist and Junky Comics shop owner really knows Brisbane's cultural landscape.

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Get Zen with These Pictures of International Yoga Day 2015

From Delhi's Rajpath boulevard to Times Square and the MCA, namaste.

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Win a Weekend Away at Dark Mofo

Fly down to Hobart as a VIP guest of official MONA partner Hendrick's Gin.

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Morgan Jenkins' Five Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend

Live Brisbane like the locals do.

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'Run for Your Lives' Zombie-Themed Obstacle Course Is Coming to Australia

Avoid the blood pit, round the 'Resident Evil' laser grid and don't get bitten.

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Cards For Humanity Is the Saintly Alternative to Your Favourite Horrible Party Game

Your weekend just got nice and boring.

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Brisbane's Finally Getting Its First Cat Cafe

And you can lend a paw.

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Berlin Caps Rent Prices, Makes All of Australia Jealous

Nice to see a country keeping low-income earners from being driven out of the inner city.

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Sydney's First Permanent Cat Cafe Is Open

Snuggle bookings are officially open.

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It's 2015 and This Man Is Auditioning Women for His Gold Coast Playboy Mansion

This is why we need a vomit emoji.

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Perth's Five Hidden Treasures According to Peter Bibby

Take a bonafide local's tour through Perth with the 'Hates My Boozin'' yarn-spinner.

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